Patent Publication Number: US-9416543-B1

Title: Downspout debris trap

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Gutter systems can include gutters and downspouts that can be used to collect and divert fluid (e.g., rainwater) away from building structures. Gutters are typically open channel devices attached to building structures adjacent to a roof edge to collect rainwater deposited on the roof. Downspouts are typically closed conduits that can divert rainwater collected from a gutter on the building structures to the ground and/or into an underground water storage and drainage system. Gutters are often exposed to loose debris. The rainwater introduced into the gutters and directed through the downspout can often contain debris such as leaves, sticks, and other debris that has accumulated on the roof and is washed into the gutter. 
     The debris can often accumulate and clog the downspout and/or an underground water storage and drainage system that may be connected to the downspout. Clogging of the downspout and/or the underground water storage and drainage system can prevent the downspout from directing the rainwater away from the building structure and can cause damage. For example, a clogged downspout may cause the rainwater to backup within the downspout and overflow the edges of the gutters and along the walls of the building, thereby damaging or defacing the building structure. A clogged underground water and drainage system can be difficult to clear and can cause overflow and prevent proper function of the gutter system. 
     OVERVIEW 
     The present disclosure is directed to debris trap devices and methods for making the debris trap devices. Using the debris trap device of the present disclosure can provide an aesthetically pleasing debris trap that also allows a user to quickly and easily clean out a clogged downspout. Additionally, the debris trap device of the present disclosure can minimize debris falling below the debris trap during cleanout, which may result in clogging of a water storage and drainage system. The debris trap of the present disclosure can also minimize damage to the trap during cleanout, which could otherwise compromise the performance of the debris trap device. 
     The present inventors have recognized, among other things, that existing systems for catching debris in downspouts fail to provide users with a debris trap that can quickly and easily be cleaned out while minimizing the risk of damage to the debris trap. The present inventors have further recognized that existing systems for catching debris can limit the size of debris captured and increase the risk of debris falling below the debris trap device during cleanout. For example, existing systems can include a removable screen (e.g., a pocket), where a funneling (e.g., necking) of the downspout directs rainwater and debris into the screen. During cleanout, the screen is removed from the downspout. Removing the screen from the downspout can be difficult, can cause damage to the screen, and can allow debris to fall below the screen. For example, the risk of bending and damaging the screen can be increased when the screen is removed. Bending and damaging of the screen can create gaps that can allow for debris to pass when the screen is in use, thereby, compromising the ability of the screen to function properly. Removing the screen while there is collected debris can increase the risk of the debris falling below the screen as the screen is removed. Further, the funnel-shaped (e.g., necking) design of existing devices can limit the size of debris captured by the screen. For example, debris larger than a diameter of the funneled portion of the downspout can collect above the screen. The debris collected above the screen can be difficult to remove and can limit the flow of water through the downspout. 
     The present devices and methods provide a debris trap device. The debris trap device can include two opposing removable panels and a trap coupled to an inside of the downspout section containing the debris trap. The two opposing removable panels can allow access to the interior of the downspout above the trap and permit easy cleanout by blowing or spraying through one panel, across the trap, and out the opposing panel. The trap is separate from the panels such that when the panels are removed for cleanout, the trap remains coupled to and positioned within the downspout. By keeping the trap coupled to and positioned within the downspout during cleanout, the risk of built-up debris falling below the trap is minimized and the risk of damaging and/or bending the trap is also minimized. Further, by coupling the trap to the inside of the downspout, the surface area of the trap can be substantially similar to a cross-sectional area of the downspout. Maximizing the surface area of the trap can minimize debris getting caught above the trap and allow for a greater volume of water flow during heaving rainfall. 
     To better illustrate the debris trap device and methods disclosed herein, a non-limiting list of examples is provided here: 
     Example 1 includes subject matter directed to a debris trap device. The debris device trap can include a conduit defining a channel forming an inlet opening to receive fluid and debris and an outlet opening to discharge at least the fluid, the conduit including a first wall defining a first aperture and a second wall defining a second aperture directly opposite of the first aperture, a trap including a superior surface, an inferior surface, and a plurality of apertures extending from the superior surface to the inferior surface, the trap positioned within the channel and coupled to the conduit such that the superior surface is substantially flush with a first lower edge of the first aperture and a second lower edge of the second aperture, a first panel reversibly removably coupled to the first aperture, and a second panel reversibly removably coupled to the second aperture. 
     In Example 2, the subject matter of Example 1 can optionally include where the trap includes a first indentation along a first side of the trap and a second indentation along a second side of the trap, the second side directly opposite the first side. 
     In Example 3, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 1-2 can optionally include where the first side is positioned adjacent to the first wall of the conduit and the second side is positioned adjacent to the second wall of the conduit. 
     In Example 4, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 1-3 optionally include where a first indentation length is at least equal to a first aperture width and a second indentation length is at least equal to a second aperture width. 
     In Example 5, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 1-4 can optionally include where a first gap is formed between the first wall and the first indentation and a second gap is formed between the second wall and the second indentation. 
     In Example 6, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 1-5 optionally includes where the trap includes a first tab extending from the inferior surface along a third side of the trap and a second tab extending from the inferior surface along a fourth side of the trap. 
     In Example 7, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 1-6 can optionally include where the first tab and the second tab extend in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the inferior surface and substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the conduit. 
     In Example 8, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 1-7 can optionally include where the first tab is coupled to a third wall of the conduit and the second tab is coupled to a fourth wall of the conduit, the third wall directly opposite of the fourth wall. 
     In Example 9, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 1-8 can optionally include where the first panel and the second panel include a first segment coupled to a second segment. 
     Example 10, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 1-9 can optionally include where the second segment includes a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion. 
     In Example 11, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 1-10 can optionally include where the first panel and the second panel include a first panel gap at a first end of the first panel and a first end of the second panel and a second panel gap at a second end of the first panel and a second end of the second panel. 
     In Example 12, the system of one or any combination of Examples 1-11 can optionally include where a first panel gap width is greater than a first wall thickness and a second panel gap width is greater than a second wall thickness. 
     In Example 13, the system of one or any combination of Examples 1-12 can optionally include where the first panel and the second panel include a protrusion extending from a top surface of the first segment. 
     Example 14 includes subject matter directed to a downspout system. The downspout system can include a downspout defining a channel and having a first inlet opening configured to be coupled to a gutter and to receive fluid and debris collected in the gutter and a first outlet opening to discharge the fluid from the downspout and a debris trap device coupled to the downspout. The debris trap device includes a conduit defining a channel forming a second inlet opening and a second outlet opening, the second inlet opening coupled to a first portion of the downspout and the outlet opening coupled to a second portion of the downspout, a first wall of the debris trap device defining a first aperture and a second wall of the debris trap device defining a second aperture, the second aperture directly opposite the first aperture, a trap including a superior surface, an inferior surface, and a plurality of apertures extending from the superior surface to the inferior surface, the trap positioned within the channel and coupled to the conduit, a first panel removably coupled to the first wall, and a second panel removably coupled to the second wall, where the debris trap device is positioned between the first inlet opening of the downspout and the first outlet opening of the downspout. 
     In Example 15, the system of one or any combination of Examples 10-14 can optionally include where the superior surface of the trap is substantially flush with a first lower edge of the first aperture and a second lower edge of the second aperture. 
     Example 16 is directed toward a method. The method includes providing a conduit defining a channel, the conduit having a first wall defining a first aperture and a second wall defining a second aperture, wherein the first aperture is directly opposite the second aperture, positioning a trap within the channel, the trap having a superior surface, an inferior surface, and a plurality of apertures extending from the superior surface to the inferior surface, coupling the trap to the conduit such that the superior surface, a first lower edge of the first aperture, and a second lower edge of the second aperture are positioned along a common plane extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the conduit, providing a first panel that is removably coupled to the first wall, and providing a second panel that is removably coupled to the second wall. 
     In Example 17, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 1-16 can optionally include where the trap includes a first indentation along a first side of the trap and a second indentation along a second side of the trap, the second side directly opposite the first side. 
     In Example 18, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 1-17 can optionally include where the trap includes a first tab extending from the inferior surface along a third side of the trap and a second tab extending from the inferior surface along a fourth side of the trap, the fourth side directly opposite the third side. 
     In Example 19, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 16-18 can optionally include where positioning the trap within the channel includes positioning the first side of the trap adjacent to the first wall of the conduit and positioning the second side of the trap adjacent to the second wall of the conduit. 
     In Example 20, the subject matter of one or any combination of Examples 16-19 can optionally include where coupling the trap to the conduit includes coupling the first tab to a third wall of the conduit and coupling the second tab to a fourth wall of the conduit, wherein the third wall is directly opposite the fourth wall. 
     This overview is intended to provide an overview of subject matter of the present patent application. It is not intended to provide an exclusive or exhaustive explanation of the invention. The detailed description is included to provide further information about the present patent application. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       In the drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, like numerals may describe similar components in different views. Like numerals having different letter suffixes may represent different instances of similar components. The drawings illustrate generally, by way of example, but not by way of limitation, various embodiments discussed in the present document. 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a partially exploded view of a debris trap device, as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a cross-sectional view of a conduit, as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 3  illustrates a first wall of a conduit including a first aperture, as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a second wall of the conduit including a second aperture, as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a perspective view of a trap, as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 6  illustrates a top-down view of the debris trap device, as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 7  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the debris trap device along line  5 - 5 , as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 8  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the debris trap device along line  6 - 6 , as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 9  illustrates a perspective view of a first segment of a first panel, as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 10  illustrates a perspective view of a second segment of the first panel, as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 11  illustrates a side view of the first panel, as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 12  illustrates a cross-sectional view of a debris trap device, as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
         FIG. 13  is a flowchart illustrating an example method of forming a debris trap device, as constructed in accordance with at least one example. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a partially exploded view of a debris trap device  10 , in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. The debris trap device  10 , according to the present disclosure, can be used to collect and remove debris contained in rainwater introduced into a downspout. The debris trap device  10  can be formed integrally with a downspout or coupled to an existing downspout. 
     The debris trap device  10  can include a conduit  15  (e.g., a downspout), a trap  24 , a first panel  28 , and a second panel  30 . The conduit  15  can have an interior surface  29  that defines a channel  23  extending from a first end  19  of the conduit  15  to a second end  21  of the conduit  15 . The first end  19  can define an inlet opening  11  configured to receive fluid (e.g., rainwater) and debris (e.g., leaves and sticks, etc.). The second end  21  can define an outlet opening  13  configured to discharge at least the fluid. For example, the outlet opening  13  can discharge the fluid and debris small enough to pass through the trap  24  (e.g., sand and small rocks, etc.). In an example, the first end  19  can be coupled to a gutter such that the inlet opening  11  receives the fluid and debris from the gutter. In another example, the first end  19  can be coupled to a portion of an existing downspout such that the inlet opening  11  receives the fluid and debris from the downspout. 
     The conduit  15  can include a first wall  14  including a first aperture  20  and a second wall  18  including a second aperture  22 . The first aperture  20  and the second aperture  22  can extend from an external surface  17  of the conduit  15  to the interior surface  29 . As shown in  FIG. 1 , the first aperture  20  can be directly opposite of the second aperture  22 . As discussed herein, the shape and size of the first aperture  20  and the second aperture  22  can be substantially the same to facilitate removing collected debris from the debris device trap  10 . 
     As shown in the example illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the conduit  15  (e.g., the downspout) has a rectangular shape including the first wall  14 , the second wall  18 , a third wall  12 , and a fourth wall  16 . The first wall  14  and second wall  18 , including the first and second apertures  20 ,  22 , are directly opposite of each other. In an example when the conduit  15  has a rectangular shape, the first and second walls  14 ,  18  can have a width that is less than a width of the third and fourth walls  12 ,  16 . For example, the first and second walls  14 ,  18  can have a width of about two inches to about three inches and the third and fourth walls  12 ,  16  can have a width of about three inches to about four inches. That is, the dimensions of the conduit  15  can be two inches by three inches or three inches by four inches. However, the conduit  15  can be constructed with other dimensions and still include similar debris trap structures. 
     In an example, the first and second walls  14 ,  18  can be positioned perpendicular to a surface of a building and the third and fourth walls  12 ,  16  can be positioned parallel to the surface of the building. Having the first and second apertures  20 ,  22  and the corresponding panels  28 ,  20  positioned on the sides of the conduit  15  perpendicular to the surface of the building can provide an aesthetically pleasing debris trap device  10  as the panels  28 ,  30  are less visible. A perpendicular positioning of apertures  20 ,  22  can also facilitate clean-out. While  FIG. 1  illustrates a conduit  15  having the shape of a rectangle, other shapes such as a square, can be used. Further, while the conduit  15  in  FIG. 1  illustrates two apertures (e.g., the first aperture  20  and the second aperture  22 ), additional apertures can be utilized, for example, an aperture on the third wall  12  and/or the fourth wall  16 . 
     The trap  24  can include a superior surface  44  and an inferior surface  46  (as shown in  FIG. 5 ). The trap  24  can include a plurality of apertures  26  extending from the superior surface  44  to the inferior surface  26  (also illustrated in  FIG. 5 ). As discussed herein, the trap  24  can be located within the channel  23  and can be coupled to the conduit  15 . Coupling the trap  24  to the conduit  15  can allow a user to remove the collected debris without removing the trap  24 , which can minimize damage to the trap  24  and minimize collected debris from falling beneath the trap  24  during cleanout. 
     The first panel  28  can be removably coupled to the first wall  14  and the second panel  30  can be removably coupled to the second wall  18 . That is, the first panel  28  can be coupled to the first wall  14  in a removable manner and the second panel  30  can be coupled to the second wall  18  in a removable manner. In an example, the first and second panel  28 ,  30  can be substantially identical to each other. In an example, the first panel  28  can include a first segment  64  coupled to a second segment  70 . In an example, the second panel  30  can include a first segment  64 ′ coupled to a second segment  70 ′. As discussed herein, a first gap  27  configured to receive a portion of the second segment  70  of the first panel  28  can be formed between the conduit  15  and the trap  24 . For example, an indentation  54  in the trap  24  can form the first gap  27  between the conduit  15  and the trap  24  (as shown in  FIGS. 5 and 6 ). Additionally, an indentation  43  in the trap  24  can form a second gap  60  between the conduit  15  and the trap  24  (as shown in  FIGS. 5 and 6 ). The second gap  60  can configured to receive a portion of the second segment  70 ′ of the second panel  30  can be formed between the conduit  15  and the  24  (as shown in  FIG. 6 ). In an example, to remove collected debris during cleanout, the first panel  28  and the second panel  30  can be removed and the collected debris collected on the superior surface  44  of the trap  24  can be removed via blowing and/or spraying. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a cross-sectional view of a conduit  15 , in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. As illustrated in  FIG. 2 , the first wall  14  includes the first aperture  20  and the second wall  18  includes the second aperture  22 . The first aperture  20  can define a first lower edge  36  and a first upper edge  32 . The second aperture  22  can define a second lower edge  38  and a second upper edge  34 . A first aperture length  42  and a second aperture length  40  can be substantially the same. The conduit  15  can include a first wall thickness  39  and a second wall thickness  41 . In an example, the first wall thickness  39  and the second wall thickness  41  can be substantially the same. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates the first wall  14  of a conduit  15  including the first aperture  20 , in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure.  FIG. 4  illustrates the second wall  18  of a conduit  15  including the second aperture  22 , in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. As illustrated in  FIGS. 3 and 4 , the first and second apertures  20 ,  22  can be substantially the same. That is, the shape and size of the first and second apertures  20 ,  22  can be identical. In an example, a first aperture width  33  and a second aperture width  35  can be substantially the same. In an example, the first lower edge  36  of the first aperture  20  and the second lower edge  38  of the second aperture  22  can be substantially flush with each other. “Substantially flush,” as used herein, can refer to surfaces or objects being even or level with other surfaces or objects. In other words, substantially flush surfaces or objects can be positioned along a common plane. In an example, the first upper edge  32  of the first aperture  20  can be positioned along a common plane with the second upper edge  34  of the second aperture  22 . 
       FIG. 5  illustrates a perspective view of the trap  24 , in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. The trap  24  includes the superior surface  44 , the inferior surface  46 , and the plurality of apertures  26  extending from the superior surface  44  to the inferior surface  46 . In an example, the superior surface  44  and the inferior surface  46  can be substantially parallel to each other. The plurality of apertures  26  can allow for fluid (e.g., rainwater) to pass while capturing debris and preventing the debris from passing through the trap  24 . The size, number, and shape of the plurality of apertures  26  can vary and can depend on the desired fluid flow and size of debris to be caught. In the example illustrated in  FIG. 5 , the plurality of apertures  26  have a circular shape. However, other shapes and sizes can be used. 
     The trap  24  can have an outer perimeter that substantially matches the shape of the conduit  15 . As shown in  FIG. 5 , the trap  24  has a rectangular shape, which can substantially match the rectangular shape of the conduit  15 . The trap  24  can include a first side  57 , a second side  51 , a third side  47 , and a fourth side  45 . Similar to the conduit  15 , a width of the first side  57  and the second side  51  can be less than a width of the third side  47  and the fourth side  25 . While the edges in  FIG. 5  are illustrated as 90 degree corners, the edges can also be rounded or similarly configured to match the corners of the conduit  15 . 
     In an example, the surface area of the trap  24  can be maximized such that the trap  24  covers as much cross-sectional area of the conduit  15  as possible. As discussed herein, maximizing the surface area of the trap  24  can maximize debris getting caught above the trap, allow for a greater volume of water flow during heaving rainfall, and minimize the amount debris that passes the trap  24 . 
     In an example, the trap  24  can include a first indentation  54  along the first side  57  of the trap  24  and a second indentation  43  along the second side  51  of the trap. In an example, the first side  57  and the first indentation  54  are directly opposite of the second side  51  and the second indentation  43 . As discussed herein, the first side  57  can be positioned adjacent to the first wall  14  of the conduit  15  and the second side  51  can be positioned adjacent to the second wall  18  of the conduit (as shown in  FIG. 6 ). 
     The first side  57  of the trap  24  can include shoulders  56 A,  56 B defining the first indentation  54  and the second side  51  of the trap  24  can include shoulders  49 A,  49 B defining the second indentation  43 . In an example, a first indentation length  59  can be at least equal to the first aperture width  33  and a second indentation length  58  can be at least equal to the second aperture width  35 . 
     In an example, the trap  24  can include a first tab  50  extending from the inferior surface  46  along the third side  47  of the trap  24  and a second tab  48  extending from the inferior surface  46  along the fourth side  45  of the trap  24 . The first and second tabs  50 ,  48  can extend from the inferior surface  46  in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the inferior surface  46 . As discussed herein, the first tab  50  can be coupled to the third wall  12  of the conduit  15  and the second tab  48  can be coupled to the fourth wall  16  of the conduit  15  (as shown in  FIG. 7 ). In an example, the first tab  50  can include at least one screw hole  53  and the second tab  48  can include at least one screw hole  52  that can receive a screw to couple the trap  24  to the conduit  15 . The trap  24  can also be secured within the conduit  15  in other manners, such as rivets, spot-welds, soldering, or adhesives, which may or may not require the first and second tabs  50 ,  48 . 
       FIG. 6  illustrates a top-down view of the debris trap device  10 , in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. As illustrated in  FIG. 6 , the first side  57  of the trap  24  can be adjacent to the first wall  14  of the conduit  15 , the second side  51  of the trap  24  can be adjacent to the second wall  18  of the conduit  14 , the third side  47  of the trap  24  can be adjacent to the third wall  12  of the conduit  15 , and the fourth side  45  of the trap  24  can be adjacent to the fourth wall  16  of the conduit  15 . As discussed herein, the surface area of the trap  24  can be maximized to substantially fill the cross-sectional area of the conduit  15 . As illustrated in the example of  FIG. 6 , a first gap  27  is formed between the first wall  14  and the first indentation  53  and a second gap  60  is formed between the second wall  18  and the second indentation  43 . The first gap  27  can have a first gap width  31  and the second gap  60  can have a second gap width  61 . In an example, the first gap width  31  and the second gap width  61  can be substantially the same. In other examples, the first gap width  31  and the second gap width  61  can be different. As discussed herein, the first gap  27  can receive a portion of the first panel  28  (as shown in  FIG. 12 ) and the second gap  60  can receive a portion of the second panel  30  (as shown in  FIG. 12 ). 
       FIG. 7  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the debris trap device  10  along line  5 - 5  (as illustrated in  FIG. 1 ), in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. The trap  24  is located within the channel  23  and coupled to the conduit  15 . For example, the first tab  50  is positioned adjacent to the third wall  12  and the second tap  48  is positioned adjacent to the fourth wall  16 . In an example, the first tab  50  can include at least one screw hole  53  to couple the trap  24  to the conduit  15 . For example, the at least one screw hole  53  can receive a screw and couple the first tab  50  to the third wall  12  of the conduit. In an example, the second tab  48  can include at least one screw hole  52  to couple the trap  24  to the conduit  15 . For example, the at least one screw hole  52  can receive a screw and couple the second tab  48  to the fourth wall  16  of the conduit. 
       FIG. 8  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the debris trap device  10  along line  6 - 6  (as illustrated in  FIG. 1 ), in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. As discussed herein, the superior surface  44  of the trap  24  can be substantially flush with the first lower edge  36  of the first aperture  20  and the second lower edge  38  of the second aperture  22 . For example, the superior surface  44 , the first lower edge  36 , and the second lower edge  38  can each be located along a common plane  37 . The common plane  37  can be substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis  25  of the debris trap device  10 . Maintaining the superior surface  44  substantially flush with the first lower edge  36  and the second lower edge  38  can assist in removing the debris from the debris trap device  10 . For example, if the superior surface  44  is positioned below the first lower edge  36  and the second lower edge  38  by a distance of greater than about, for example, 0.5 inches, the debris can get caught within the conduit  15  during cleanout. As illustrated in the example shown in  FIG. 8 , the first gap  27  can be formed between the first wall  14  and the trap  24  and the second gap  60  can be formed between the second wall  18  and the trap  24 . For example, the first gap  27  can be formed between the interior surface  29  of the first wall  14  and the indentation  54  of the trap  24 . In an example, the second gap  60  can be formed between the interior surface  29  of the second wall  18  and the indentation  43  of the trap  24 . The first gap  27  and the second gap  60  can be configured to receive a portion of the first panel  28  and the second panel  30 , respectively. 
     As discussed herein, the first panel  28  and the second panel  30  can be identical. Thus, for ease of discussion,  FIGS. 9-11  are discussed with reference to the first panel  28 .  FIG. 9  illustrates a perspective view of a first segment  64  of a first panel  28 , in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. The first panel  28  can be removably coupled to the first wall  14  of the conduit  15  (as shown in  FIGS. 1 and 2 . The first segment  64  can include a top surface  62  and a bottom surface  66 . In an example, the first segment  64  can include a protrusion  68  (e.g., a tab-like or knob protrusion) extending from the top surface  62 , which can assist a user in removing and coupling the first panel  28  to the conduit  15 . In an example, the first segment  64  can include at least one screw hole (e.g., screw holes  66 A,  66 B) to couple with the second segment  70  (shown in  FIG. 10 ). In additional example, the first segment  64  can be secured to the second segment  70  with other fastening methods, such as welding, interlocking features, or adhesives, among others. 
       FIG. 10  illustrates a perspective view of a second segment  70  of the first panel  28 , in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. The second segment  70  can include a top surface  72  and a bottom surface  74 . In an example, the second segment  70  can include at least one screw hole (e.g., screw holes  84 A,  84 B) to couple with the first segment  64  (shown in  FIG. 9 ). The second segment  70  can include a first recessed portion  76  and a second recessed portion  78 . The first recessed portion  76  can be recessed from the top surface  72  by a first contact shoulder  90  and the second recessed portion  78  can be recessed from the top surface  72  by a second contact shoulder  91 . In an example, a first recessed portion length  80  can be less than a second recessed portion length  82 . In another example, the first recessed portion length  80  can be equal to the second recessed portion length  82  or the first recessed portion length  80  can be greater than the second recessed portion length  82 . 
       FIG. 11  illustrates a side view of the first panel  28 , in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. The first segment  64  and the second segment  70  are coupled together. For example, the top surface  72  of the second segment  70  can contact the bottom surface  66  of the first segment  64 . The first recessed portion  76  and the second recessed portion  78  are not in contact with the bottom surface of the first segment  64 . In an example, the first segment  64  and the second segment  70  can be coupled together in an offset manner, such that the first recessed portion  76  does not extend beyond the first segment  64  and the second recessed portion  78  extends beyond the first segment  64 . While the first panel  28  is illustrated as having the first segment  64  coupled to the second segment  70 , the first panel  28  can be formed from a single piece. 
     The first panel  28  can include a first end  81  and a second end  83 . In an example, the first end  81  can include a first panel gap  69 . The first panel gap  69  can be configured to receive a portion of the first wall  14  of the conduit  15  (shown in  FIG. 12 ). In an example, the first panel gap thickness  84  can be greater than the first wall thickness  39  (as shown in  FIG. 12 ). In an example, the first recessed portion  76  can be positioned within the first gap  27  between the first wall  14  and the trap  24 . Thus, a first recessed portion thickness  86  can be less than a first gap thickness  31 . 
     In an example, the second end  83  can include a second panel gap  67 . The second panel gap  67  can be configured to receive a portion of the first wall  14  of the conduit  15  (shown in  FIG. 12 ). In an example, the second panel gap thickness  88  can be greater than the first wall thickness  39  (as shown in  FIG. 12 ). In an example, the second recessed portion  78  can be positioned within the channel  23  of the conduit  15 . 
       FIG. 12  illustrates a cross-sectional view of a debris trap device  10 , in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. The debris trap device  10  includes the conduit  15  defining a channel  23 . The trap  24  can be located within the channel  23  and coupled to the conduit  15  (e.g., an interior surface  29  of the conduit  15 ). As illustrated in  FIG. 12 , the first panel  28  is removably coupled to the first wall  14  and the second panel  30  is removably coupled to the second wall  18 . The first panel gap  69  can receive a portion of the first wall  14  and the first recessed portion  76  can be positioned within the first gap  27  between the first wall  14  and the trap  24 . For example, the first recessed portion  76  can be positioned between the interior surface  29  and the first indentation  54 . Thus, the first gap thickness  31  can be greater than a first recess portion thickness  86 . When the first panel  28  is removably coupled to the first wall  14 , the first contact shoulder  90  can contact the first lower edge  36  of the first aperture  20 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 12 , the second panel gap  67  can receive a portion of the first wall  14 . For example, the second panel gap  67  can receive the first upper edge  32  of the first aperture  20 . When the first panel  28  is removably coupled to the first wall  14 , a space is formed between the second contact shoulder  91  and the first upper edge  32 . A length  92  of the space can be greater than the first recessed portion length  80  (as shown in  FIG. 11 ) to facilitate removable coupling the first panel  28  to the first wall  14 . For example, a user can raise the first panel  28  using the protrusion  68  to move the first panel in direction “D” such that the second contact shoulder  91  contacts the first upper edge  32 . When the first upper edge  32  contacts the second contact shoulder  91 , the first recessed portion  76  will no longer be positioned within the gap  27  and the first panel  28  can be removed. 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 12 , the second panel  30  can be removably coupled to the second wall  18 . The first panel gap  69 ′ can receive a portion of the second wall  18  and the first recessed portion  76 ′ can be positioned within the second gap  60  between the second wall  18  and the trap  24 . For example, the first recessed portion  76 ′ can be positioned between the interior surface  29  and the second indentation  43 . Thus, the second gap thickness  61  can be greater than a first recess portion thickness  86 ′. When the second panel  30  is removably coupled to the second wall  18 , the first contact shoulder  90 ′ can contact the second lower edge  38  of the second aperture  22 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 12 , the second panel gap  67 ′ can receive a portion of the second wall  18 . For example, the second panel gap  67 ′ can receive the second upper edge  34  of the second aperture  22 . When the second panel  30  is removably coupled to the second wall, a space is formed between the second contact shoulder  91 ′ and the second upper edge  34 . A length  92 ′ of the space can be greater than the first recessed portion length  80  (as shown in  FIG. 11 ) to facilitate removable coupling the second panel  30  to the second wall  18 . For example, a user can raise the second panel  30  using the protrusion  68 ′ to move the second panel  30  in direction “D” such that the second contact shoulder  91 ′ contacts the second upper edge  34  contacts. When the second upper edge  34  contacts the second contact shoulder  91 ′, the first recessed portion  76 ′ will no longer be positioned within the gap  60  and the second panel  30  can be removed. 
       FIG. 13  is a flowchart illustrating an example method  100  of forming a debris trap device  10 , in accordance with at least one example of the present disclosure. The method  100  can include providing a conduit defining a channel at  102 , positioning a trap within the channel at  104 , coupling the trap to the conduit at  106 , providing a first panel at  108 , and providing a second panel at  110 . 
     The method  100  can begin at  102  with providing a conduit. For example, the method  100  can include providing the conduit  15 . As discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 1 , the conduit  15  can define a channel  23  and have a first wall  14  defining a first aperture  20  and a second wall  18  defining a second aperture  22 , where the first aperture  20  is directly opposite the second aperture  22 . 
     At  104 , the method  100  continues with positioning a trap within the channel. For example, the method  100  can include positioning trap  24  within the channel  23 , as shown in  FIG. 1 . As discussed herein with respect to  FIG. 5 , the trap  24  can have a superior surface  44 , an inferior surface  46 , and a plurality of apertures  26  extending from the superior surface  44  to the inferior surface  46 . The trap can include a first indentation  54  along a first side  57  of the trap  24  and a second indentation  43  along a second side  51  of the trap  24 , as shown in  FIG. 5 . The second side  51  can be directly opposite the first side  57 . The trap  24  can include a first tab  50  extending from the inferior surface  46  along a third side  47  of the trap  24  and a second tab  48  extending from the inferior surface  46  along a fourth side  45  of the trap  24 . The fourth side  45  can be directly opposite the third side  47 . In an example, positioning the trap  24  within the channel  23  can include positioning the first side  57  of the trap  24  adjacent to the first wall  14  of the conduit  15  and positioning the second side  51  of the trap  24  adjacent to the second wall  18  of the conduit  15 , as shown in  FIG. 6 . 
     At  106 , the method  100  can include coupling the trap to the conduit. For example, the method  100  can include coupling the trap  24  to the conduit  15 , as shown in  FIG. 1 . As discussed herein with respect to  FIGS. 6-8 , the trap  24  can be coupled to the conduit  15  such that the superior surface  44 , a first lower edge  36  of the first aperture  20 , and a second lower edge  38  of the second aperture  22  are positioned along a common plane  37  extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis  25  of the conduit  15 . In an example, coupling the trap  24  to the conduit  15  can include coupling the first tab  50  to a third wall  12  of the conduit  15  and coupling the second tab  48  to a fourth wall  16  of the conduit  18 . The third wall  12  can be directly opposite the fourth wall  16 . 
     At  108 , the method  100  can include providing a first panel. For example, the method  100  can include providing the first panel that is removably coupled to the first wall  14 , as shown in  FIGS. 1, and 9-12 . At  110 , the method  100  can include providing a second panel. For example, the method  100  can include providing the second panel  30  that is removably coupled to the second wall  18 . 
     The above detailed description includes references to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed description. The drawings show, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention can be practiced. These embodiments are also referred to herein as “examples.” Such examples can include elements in addition to those shown and described. However, the present inventors also contemplate examples in which only those elements shown and described are provided. 
     All publications, patents, and patent documents referred to in this document are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety, as though individually incorporated by reference. In the event of inconsistent usages between this document and those documents so incorporated by reference, the usage in the incorporated reference(s) should be considered supplementary to that of this document; for irreconcilable inconsistencies, the usage in this document controls. 
     In this document, the terms “a” or “an” are used, as is common in patent documents, to include one or more than one, independent of any other instances or usages of “at least one” or “one or more.” In this document, the term “or” is used to refer to a nonexclusive or, such that “A or B” includes “A but not B,” “B but not A,” and “A and B,” unless otherwise indicated. In the appended claims, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.” Also, in the following claims, the terms “including” and “comprising” are open-ended, that is, a system, device, article, or process that includes elements in addition to those listed after such a term in a claim are still deemed to fall within the scope of that claim. Moreover, in the following claims, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc. are used merely as labels, and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects. 
     The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above-described examples (or one or more aspects thereof) may be used in combination with each other. Other embodiments can be used, such as by one of ordinary skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b), to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Also, in the above Detailed Description, various features may be grouped together to streamline the disclosure. This should not be interpreted as intending that an unclaimed disclosed feature is essential to any claim. Rather, inventive subject matter may lie in less than all features of a particular disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment. The scope of the invention should be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.