An apparatus for collecting and dispensing fluid is disclosed. The apparatus comprises of a main barrel comprising a primary reservoir for collecting and storing fluid and a secondary unit comprising of a secondary reservoir for storing and dispensing fluid. The main barrel defines a space for receiving the secondary unit and the secondary unit is configured to be operably docked in the space defined by the main barrel. The secondary unit when docked to the main barrel, the main barrel and the secondary unit are coupled to receive fluid from the primary reservoir of the main barrel into the secondary reservoir of the secondary unit.

There is provided a removable downspout filter for installation into a downspout. The removable downspout filter includes a filter basket with attached face plate. The face plate includes side flaps configured to wrap around the downspout when the downspout filter is installed and is generally configured to blend in with the downspout. Also provided is a downspout with installed filter and kits including the same.

A rainwater collection assembly for collecting rainwater includes a reservoir that is mountable to a wall of a building and the reservoir has an inlet that is in fluid communication with a downspout of a gutter system of the building to direct rainwater into the reservoir for storage. The reservoir has a pair of outlets each being integrated therein to release the rainwater from the reservoir. A spigot is fluidly integrated into the reservoir to release the rainwater from the reservoir when the spigot is opened. An intake pipe is fluidly coupled to the inlet in the reservoir and the intake pipe can be fluidly coupled to a downspout of the gutter system for directing the rainwater into the reservoir.

A downspout end cover protects and closes a lower end of a rain gutter downspout assembly. The cover includes a body that forms a continuous hollow channel with the top and the bottom for passage of collected rainwater. The back of the body forms a first aperture sized to attach to an end of the downspout and the front forms a second aperture that emits collected rainwater. A door is rotatably attached to the front of the body at a top of the front of the body by a hinge and when closed, prevents entry of animals, insects or blown debris. A ledge provided behind the door, so that the door, when closed, rests against the ledge and does not protrude from the body, protecting the door and sealing the downspout end cover against entry of insects and preventing detachment of the door from the body.

The present invention relates to a device and a method for immobilizing and identifying pests. The present invention also relates to a device that can be filled with fluid to immobilize pests, means making sure that the level of the fluid in the device stays within defined limits.

A system for catching rainwater from a roof comprises a watering can, positioned under a side of the roof, in a position suitable for catching rainwater that falls off the side of the roof, the watering can thus being in a water catching position; and a blocking arrangement, to block view of a portion or a whole of the watering can, from a front view. The blocking arrangement may block view of a portion or a whole of the watering can, from a left view. The blocking arrangement may block view of a portion or a whole of the watering can, from a right view. Preferably, the system for catching rainwater comprises a positioning system, to keep the watering can positioned in the water catching position.

A system for treating and recycling rainwater, including at least three stages constructed wetlands disposed along a sloped surface. Each stage constructed wetland includes a coarse gravel layer, a fine gravel layer, an improved soil layer, and wetland plants from bottom to top. Slopes are disposed at two sides of the upper part of each constructed wetland and are different in heights. An intermediate overflow pipe is disposed at the top of the slope between every two adjacent constructed wetlands. A last overflow pipe communicates with a municipal rainwater pipe. The coarse gravel layers of every two adjacent constructed wetlands are connected by connecting pipes. A perforated water collecting pipe is disposed at front ends of the connecting pipes. A water outlet pipe is disposed in the bottom of the coarse gravel layer of a last stage constructed wetland and is connected to a clean water reservoir.

A device for utilizing a surface, such as the surface of a floor, outside wall or roof, for a variable function, including a first functional element with an active surface area the size of at least a part of the surface, at least one second functional element with an active surface area the size of at least a part of the surface, and a rotatable carrier for varying, on at least a part of the surface, the functional element with which the surface is utilized. A method for utilizing a surface for a variable function is also shown.

A process and method of collecting, storing and utilizing the water that enters urban storm drainage systems for the purpose of utilization and reuse. Step 1 is the existing urban storm water system in an urban area. Step 2 in this process and method that store the urban storm water also serve to provide initial levels of treatment. At Step 3 is where water is diverted based on commercial versus residential water needs. Step 4.a is where water enters commercial facilities and is treated according to each commercial consumer's needs. Step 4.b is where both treated commercial waste water and water from Step 2 can be stored in subsurface geology, where some water quality treatment will occur. At Step 4, commercial facilities may also extract water for reuse. Treatment for human consumption at Step 5 would be decided by relevant government laws and regulations. This process and method has been designed to collect, store and allow for the utilization of urban storm water for the purpose of keeping polluted urban storm water out of naturally occurring bodies of water, reduce or eliminate the extraction of water from natural sources, which helps restore and maintain a healthy ecosystem. Example calculations show that in Mumbai, India, the average yearly amount of water that enters the urban storm system is greater than the combined annual average of potable and industrial needs for the city of Mumbai. In other cities, average annual precipitation that enters the urban storm drainage system of many cities provides at least half of the combined annual average of potable and industrial water needs.

The present invention provides a system for solar and/or rainwater harvesting to be installed in open spaces to store the rainwater or charge ground water level and/or to harvest solar energy. The system for rainwater harvesting to be installed in open spaces, comprising at least one canopy to be installed for capturing rainwater in the open space, having inverted cone-like structure to capture water and at least one discharge opening for outflow of the captured water; a storage unit for storing the captured water; a connecting means extending from the discharge opening of the canopy to the storage unit for allowing flow of the captured water from the canopy to the storage unit; and at least two filtration means adapted between the canopy and the storage unit for filtering the captured water.