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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 24, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2001
Charles E. Tharp, Columbia, MO (US);
Environmental Dynamics, Inc., Columbia, MO (US);
Abstract
A diffuser mounting assembly includes two saddle sections having integral outlet fittings to which elongated air diffusers can be mounted for aerating liquid in a basin. Air laterals installed in the basin receive the saddle sections on opposite sides so that the outlet fittings and diffusers extending on opposite sides of the laterals. Wedge fasteners are applied to flanges on the top and bottom edges of the saddle sections to secure them on the laterals. The outlet fittings are offset below center on the saddle sections so that both the laterals and diffusers can be located adjacent to the floor. The diffusers with a saddle section attached to each can be shipped in a compact configuration in shipping cartons.