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Is a rain barrel patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a rain barrel have been patented many times, but "a rain barrel" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 395 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “rain barrelwater collectharvest” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 266 best keyword matches we examined, 89 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: UNIV CHONGQING (7), JOHNSON LOREN (2), YOUR RAIN SYSTEMS INC (2), TAN YOCK KUAN (2).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): E03B (148), Y02A (140), E04D (74), C02F (54).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a rain barrel
- Smart rain barrel gage and release controller US-2023313505-A1 2023 · UNIV OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
An autonomous Internet of Things (IoT) system to track the water level in the rain barrels; an automated smart release system to release water; a) when the barrel is full; b) at preprogramed times or intervals; c) based on the tim…
View on Google Patents - System and method of rain water collection and purification US-2021147271-A1 2021 · YOUR RAIN SYSTEMS INC
A system and method for collecting and purifying rainwater. The system includes a humidifier including a heat exchanger for preheating collected rainwater. The preheated water is output to a heater. The heater heats the water to b…
View on Google Patents - Rain water collection system in a renewable energy plant for the energy optimisation of the plant WO-2020049198-A1 2020 · UNIV VALLADOLID
The invention relates to a rainwater collection system in a renewable energy plant, for the energy optimisation of the plant, in which the renewable energy plant has a mast (1), said system comprising: a collector umbrella (2) con…
View on Google Patents - Gate valve downspout diverter for rainwater collection US-9988817-B2 2018 · JOHNSON LOREN
A downspout diverter for rainwater collection that is installed through a hole in the wall of a downspout and functions as a gate valve by redirecting the flow of water from a pan-like Interior gate through a fitted bushing and ex…
View on Google Patents - Temporary rain water collection assembly for use on a roof of a building US-9879428-B2 2018 · ZWIER DANIEL G
A rain water collection system for a blue roof system that includes a tray assembly comprising a container, a water absorbing layer located in said interior region of the container, ballast members and a cover plate. The water abs…
View on Google Patents - Diverter and lid assembly for use with a rain barrel device and system US-9534358-B2 2017 · EARTH MINDED LLC
A diverter for a rain barrel includes a scoop portion configured to fit within a gutter downspout, a rain barrel fitting portion configured to fluidly attach the scoop portion to the rain barrel, and a wing extending outwardly fro…
View on Google Patents - Eco-friendly filtration water-collection tank and rainwater recirculation system using same WO-2017164596-A1 2017 · JISUNG IND DEV CO LTD
The present invention relates to an eco-friendly filtration water-collection tank and a rainwater recirculation system using the same. The present invention comprises a purification water-collection well (350) installed in a green…
View on Google Patents - Rainwater barrel WO-2016151560-A3 2016 · CRONIN GERARD
A free-standing rainwater barrel (1) for collecting rainwater from a rainwater downpipe comprising an open upper end (2), sidewalls (4) comprising an internal integral overflow chute (12) with a collar (14), a non-removable attach…
View on Google Patents - Automatic rain barrel US-8950428-B2 2015 · SLY GEORGE
An automatic rain barrel is disclosed, providing the ability to easily use a mix of rainwater and water from another source for tasks such as watering landscaping.
View on Google Patents - Rain water collection system US-8578976-B1 2013 · DAVIS STEPHEN D
An above-ground, structure-mounted rain water collection, storage, and utilization apparatus is herein disclosed, comprising a vertical plastic tank situated along a wall of a structure where downspouts are typically present. Rain…
View on Google Patents - Rainwater collection system for watering of balconies WO-2011058495-A1 2011 · MASI ALESSANDRO
The rainwater collection system comprises cascade modules (1) formed by a rainwater collection box (2) connected to a gutter (6) by a rainwater pipe (3) and to the corresponding use by means of another pipe (5).
View on Google Patents - Rain water collection system components and method of fabrication US-8075765-B2 2011 · PERLATTI DEANO
Non-limiting embodiments disclosed herein include components of a rain water collection system and methods of fabricating the components. The disclosed components include a down spout interface bladder and a rain water holding dev…
View on Google Patents - Rainwater "real time" flow indicator and debris collection device for gutter downspout US-2008229673-A1 2008 · LAMORTE JOSEPH
A rainwater flow indicator and debris collection device designed for integral installation in a gutter downspout. It comprises an enclosure that has means for monitoring the flow of rainwater through the enclosure; a debris collec…
View on Google Patents - Rain water collection system WO-0012838-A1 2000 · NEAME TRAVIS GRANT
A rain water collection system which consists of an elongated collector member which has a longitudinal slit in a wall of the member which extends substantially the full length of the collector member. Various types of means can b…
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a rain barrel been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Outdoor products differ mostly in weatherproofing, power source, folding mechanisms and how they mount or anchor.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.