Patent ID: 7005061

Claim:
A drain filter device comprising: a body having a plurality of side edge portions integral with each other and forming a substantially square shape, said body further having substantially planar top and bottom surfaces and being positionable over a drain for filtering out particulate materials suspended in water traveling towards said drain, said plurality of side edge portions being spaced outwardly and away from a drain; a plurality of elongated support rods having opposed end portions extending along said plurality of side edge portions respectively and for maintaining said body in a substantially stable position, said plurality of support rods being disposed about a perimeter of said body and for assisting to maintain surface contact with a ground surface surrounding a drain so that particulate materials do not travel beneath said top surface; a top section having a substantially cylindrical shape and being connected to said body, said top section extending upwardly from said body and being disposed substantially medially between said plurality of support rods, said top section being adaptable to be positioned substantially centrally about a drain and for filtering out particulate materials suspended in water entering said drain, wherein said top section traps and maintains particulate materials about a perimeter thereof; and a plurality of fastening members for securing said plurality of support rods to said body.