Patent ID: 8715495
Filing Date: 2014-05-06
Classification: B01D,E04D,F16L

Abstract:
1. A downspout drain filter for rain gutter downspouts, the downspout drain filter comprising: an elongated housing having an axis, a top portion, a bottom portion, and a transition portion connecting the top portion to the bottom portion; the top portion including: the bottom portion including a flexible collapsible structure extending from the transition portion and a connection end positioned opposite the transition portion; and a filter positioned in the top portion to direct debris out the debris opening and permit liquid to pass to the bottom portion, wherein the filter includes a filter plane and a pattern positioned on the filter plane, the pattern having a plurality elongated members, at least a majority of the elongated members each including a substantially flat upper surface portion and a rib extending outwardly away from the substantially flat upper surface.