Patent ID: 8297448
Filing Date: 2012-10-30
Classification: E02B,E03B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A screen intake apparatus, comprising: a solid base having a top surface and being disposed in a water source; a body mounted on the top surface of the base, the body having first and second ends and defining a hollow therein, the body having an outlet in communication with the hollow; a first half cylinder screen disposed on the first end of the body, sealingly mounted on the top surface of the base, and defining a first interior; at least one first flow modifier disposed between the first screen and the body and placing the first interior in fluid communication with the hollow; a second half cylinder screen disposed on the second end of the body, sealingly mounted on the top surface of the base, and defining a second interior; and at least one second flow modifier disposed between the second screen and the body and placing the second interior in fluid communication with the hollow.