US-12624787-B2 - Fluid leak retention and drainage kit

US12624787B2US 12624787 B2US12624787 B2US 12624787B2US-12624787-B2

Abstract

A fluid leak retention and drainage kit includes a fluid retention body. The fluid retention body includes an internal fluid retention volume. The internal fluid retention volume is formed by a plurality of retention body walls each comprising a first wall end and a second wall end, a sloped base comprising a drainage opening, a lip disposed on the second wall end, and a hose barb extending from the drainage opening. The sloped base is disposed at the first wall end and defines a drainage slope configured to direct fluid to the drainage opening. The lip is configured to attach the fluid retention body to a fluid retention body support surface. The kit includes a hose attachable to the hose barb. The hose is configured to output fluid to a different location.

Inventors

Doreen Renk

Assignees

Doreen Renk

Dates

Publication Date: 20260512
Application Date: 20240626

Claims (17)

1 . A fluid leak retention and drainage kit, comprising: (a) a fluid retention body comprising an internal fluid retention volume, the internal fluid retention volume being formed by: (i) a plurality of retention body walls each comprising a first wall end and a second wall end, the plurality of retention body walls including a first wall having a first length and a second wall having a second length different than the first length; (ii) a sloped base comprising a drainage opening, the sloped base disposed at the first wall end of each of the plurality of retention body walls, and wherein the sloped base defines a drainage slope that is configured to direct fluid toward the drainage opening, the sloped base being defined by the change in height from the first wall first end to the second wall first end; (iii) a lip disposed on the second wall end of each of the plurality of retention body walls, the lip configured to attach the fluid retention body to a fluid retention body support surface such that the lip is positioned above the fluid retention body support surface; and (iv) a hose barb extending from the drainage opening in a direction away from the sloped base; (b) a hose attachable to the hose barb, the hose comprising a first hose end and a second hose end, wherein the first hose end is configured to fluidly couple to the hose barb and the second hose end is configured to output fluid at a location away from the internal fluid retention volume, and (c) a leaked fluid quantity measurement device configured to detect the (c) presence of fluid at the location away from the internal fluid retention volume, wherein the fluid retention body is configured to be disposed at least partially within an area defined by the fluid retention body support surface.
2 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 1 , further comprising a grate comprising: (a) a flat storage surface; (b) a drainage opening facing surface; and (c) a plurality of fluid openings extending from the flat storage surface to the drainage opening facing surface, wherein the grate is configured to be disposed above the fluid retention body.
3 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 2 , wherein the grate covers at least portion of the fluid retention body.
4 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 1 , wherein the fluid retention body support surface is a cabinet floor, the cabinet floor not being integral to the fluid leak retention and drainage kit.
5 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 1 , wherein the sloped base comprises a negative slope defined from the first wall end of the first wall to the drainage opening.
6 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 1 , wherein (a) a first lip comprises a length of approximately at least 2 inches, such that the first lip is configured to be supported at a support substrate; and (b) a second lip comprises a length of approximately 2 inches.
7 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 1 , wherein the fluid retention body is formed by an integrated single sheet of metal.
8 . A fluid leak retention and drainage kit comprising: (a) a fluid retention body comprising an internal fluid retention volume, the internal fluid retention volume being formed by: (i) a plurality of retention body walls each comprising a first wall end and a second wall end; (ii) a sloped base comprising a drainage opening, the sloped base disposed at the first wall end of each of the plurality of retention body walls, and wherein the sloped base defines a drainage slope that is configured to direct fluid toward the drainage opening; (iii) a lip disposed on the second wall end of each of the plurality of retention body walls, the lip configured to attach the fluid retention body to a fluid retention body support surface; and (iv) a hose barb extending from the drainage opening in a direction away from the sloped base; (b) a hose attachable to the hose barb, the hose comprising a first hose end and a second hose end, wherein the first hose end is configured to fluidly couple to the hose barb and the second hose end is configured to output fluid at a location away from the internal fluid retention volume; and (c) a leak monitoring device configured to detect the presence of fluid at the location away from the internal fluid retention volume, wherein the leak monitoring device comprises a leaked fluid quantity measurement device.
9 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 8 , wherein the hose is configured to transport fluid from the fluid retention body at the first hose end to the leaked fluid quantity measurement device at the second hose end.
10 . A fluid leak retention and drainage kit, comprising: (a) a fluid retention body comprising an internal fluid retention volume, the internal fluid retention volume being formed by: (i) a plurality of retention body walls each comprising a first wall end and a second wall end; (ii) a sloped base comprising a drainage opening, the sloped base disposed at the first wall end of each of the plurality of retention body walls, and wherein the sloped base defines a drainage slope that is configured to direct fluid toward the drainage opening; (iii) a first flange; and a second flange, wherein: the first flange extends from a first retention body wall and comprises a first flange height defined by the distance from the first wall end to the second wall end of the first retention body wall, the first flange extending along the first retention body wall from the first wall end of the first retention body wall to the second wall end of the first retention body wall, the second flange extends from a second retention body wall and comprises a second flange height defined by the distance from the first wall end to the second wall end of the second retention body wall, the second flange extending along the second body wall from the first wall end of the second retention body wall to the second wall end of the second retention body wall, and each flange is configured to attach the fluid retention body to a fluid retention body support surface at a vertical plane of the fluid retention body support surface; and (iv) a hose barb extending from the drainage opening in a direction away from the sloped base; (b) a hose attachable to the hose barb, the hose comprising a first hose end and a second hose end, wherein the hose is configured to output fluid to a location away from the internal fluid retention volume; and (c) a leaked fluid quantity measurement device configured to detect the presence of fluid at the location away from the internal fluid retention volume.
11 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 10 , wherein the fluid retention body support surface comprises a joist, the joist not being integral to the fluid leak retention and drainage kit.
12 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 11 , wherein the first flange extends outwardly from the first retention body wall a first flange protrusion length and the second flange extends outwardly from the second retention body wall a second flange protrusion length, and wherein the first flange protrusion length of the first flange is less than the second flange protrusion length of the second flange.
13 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 10 , wherein each flange comprises a fastener opening configured to receive a fastener.
14 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 10 , wherein the hose barb is disposed at approximately 90 degrees from the sloped base, and wherein the drainage opening has a diameter of approximately 1 inch.
15 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 11 , wherein the hose is configured to transport fluid from the fluid retention body at the first hose end to the leaked fluid quantity measurement device at the second hose end.
16 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 10 , wherein the fluid retention body is formed by an integrated single sheet of metal.
17 . The fluid leak retention and drainage kit of claim 10 , wherein the sloped base comprises a negative slope defined from the first wall end to the drainage opening.

Description

FIELD The various embodiments herein relate to fluid leak retention kits. BACKGROUND Water fixtures are ubiquitous in structures of all kinds across the developed world and serve to provide a necessary source of water for a wide variety of purposes. However, water fixtures can be susceptible to water leakage from the water fixture, which can lead to significant issues, including potentially costly damage if unaddressed. Leaks can go undetected for long periods of time, depending on whether the location of the leak can be viewed or accessed. Various means can be used to catch water. For example, some approaches to mitigating leaks can include placing an object adjacent the water fixture to attempt to catch leaking water. While such an object may be able to catch leaking water if the leak is known and if the object is accurately positioned, it does not redirect water to a secondary location. Without the ability to dispose of accumulated, collected leaking water, the use of such a catch object merely delays water leak problems for a time that is a function of that catch object's volume. Moreover, water may remain stagnant in the catch object, which can be unsanitary and potentially pose an allergic-inducing hazard. BRIEF SUMMARY Discussed herein are various embodiments of kits for fluid leak mitigation and fluid leak retention. The kits include a fluid leak retention body that includes a flange or lip and a hose barb, a hose, and a container configured to receive leaked fluid. Some embodiments of the kits further include grates. Such kits can be installed in cabinets while retaining storage uses of the cabinet. And such embodiments can be configured to dispose of collected, leaking water to thereby provide a type of continuous leak remediation function. The kits described herein can be used to mitigate damage caused by leaking pipes. As liquids (such as water) leak from water fixtures, the accumulation of fluid can result in costly damage. By collecting and/or moving the water, a user can be made aware of a leak and continuously monitor said leak. One embodiment of a fluid leak retention and drainage kit comprises a fluid retention body and a hose. The fluid retention body comprises an internal fluid retention volume. The internal fluid retention volume is formed by a plurality of retention body walls each comprising a first wall end and a second wall end, a sloped base comprising a drainage opening, a lip disposed on the second wall end, and a hose barb extending from the drainage opening. The sloped base is disposed at the first wall end. The sloped base defines a drainage slope configured to direct fluid to the drainage opening. The lip is configured to attach the fluid retention body to a fluid retention body support surface. The hose is attachable to the hose barb. The hose comprises a first hose end and a second hose end. The first hose end is configured to fluidly couple to the hose barb and the second hose end is configured to output fluid at a location different than the internal fluid retention volume. In a further embodiment of the fluid leak retention and drainage kit, the kit further comprises a grate. The grate comprises a flat storage surface, a drainage opening facing surface, and a plurality of fluid openings extending from the flat storage surface to the drainage opening facing surface. The grate is configured to be disposed above the fluid retention body. In this further embodiment, the grate covers at least portion of the fluid retention body. In a further embodiment of the fluid leak retention and drainage kit, the fluid retention body support surface is a cabinet floor, the cabinet floor not being integral to the fluid leak retention and drainage kit. In a further embodiment of the fluid leak retention and drainage kit, the sloped base comprises a negative slope defined from the first wall end to the drainage opening. In a further embodiment of the fluid leak retention and drainage kit, first lip comprises a length of approximately at least 2 inches. The first lip is configured to be supported at a support substrate. A second lip comprises a length of approximately 2 inches. In a further embodiment of the fluid leak retention and drainage kit, the kit comprises a leak monitoring device configured to detect the presence of fluid at the location different than the internal fluid retention volume. In this further embodiment of the fluid leak retention and drainage kit, the leak monitoring device comprises a leaked fluid quantity measurement device. The hose is configured to transport fluid from the fluid retention body at the first hose end to the leaked fluid quantity measurement device at the second hose end. In a further embodiment of the fluid leak retention and drainage kit, the fluid retention body is formed by an integrated single sheet of metal. One embodiment of a fluid leak retention and drainage kit comprises a fluid retention body and a hose. The fluid retention body comprises an