FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[001] The invention relates to a Rain water supply and storage gravity system. It can be mounted on ground level of any required places, agriculture farms, non-portable and portable water required places, industry, nursery and open park without restricting scope of the invention to the same.

BACKGROUND/PRIOR ART OF THE INVENTION

[002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[003] Rain is the first source of water. Rainfall is mostly in the monsoon season. Considering the limited flow of water, rainwater collection, conservation, supply, storage, distribution and understanding the importance of rainwater and maximum use of rainwater is necessary.

[004] The main causes of water crisis are the rising population, deforestation, environmental pollution, global warming, and as a result there has been imbalance in environment balance. In order to overcome the crisis of the water, all the tricks of the water conservation, traditions, technical and various strategies have been used in modern era. There are many reasons of water scarcity, which are climatic changes, difference in rainfall intensity, difference in rainfall density, increase in temperature, decrease in afforestation and decrease in water conservation. In urban civilizations, the water is consumed in excess as there is necessity in industry and rain pattern is disturbing. This is why, rainwater harvesting is necessary. The water management is fully focused on maximum source and ground water exploitation. Disturbance between water demand and supply is also the result of water crisis. If we wish this imbalance can be addressed. For that, re-filling ground water by rainwater conservation should be done.

[005] In India, ground water storage has decreased since a few years due to which water crisis for agriculture, industry and drinking water have been increasing. The average annual rainfall in the country is 1100 mm, which is a total of 4000 billion cubic meters every year. India is only able to save about 8 percent of its rainfall in a year. In the whole world, India is the one to exploit the maximum groundwater.

[006] The area of Uttarakhand state is about 53 thousand sq km, which leads to about 65 billion cubic meters of water from rainfall in Uttarakhand. It is used from 10 to 15 percent. The rest of the water goes into the sea through the rivers, sea area which do not work.

[007] In some areas there is a lot of rainfall during monsoon, whereas in some areas there is little. In areas where rainfall is more or less than necessary, there is no specific method of keeping the water. The result is that most of the monsoon water gets wasted.

[008] Therefore, rainwater harvesting system is required to be designed for conservation and multiple uses of the water which goes waste.

[009] Water is the basis of life, rain water collected from solid surface and from enough height is generally free of pollution. In the present system, collection, supply, storage, conservation, distribution and multi-purpose use of rain water is used. [0010] Reference may be made to the prior art W02009133405A1 : This invention provides a system for harvesting the rainwater collected from the roof of a building, comprising: a number of rainwater collectors connected to a guttering attached to the roof; a storage tank; and a feed system connecting the rainwater collectors to the storage tank; wherein the feed system comprises a common pumping system connected to the collectors; each rainwater collector comprises a sensor for detecting when a predetermined level of rainwater has been collected; and the feed system comprises means for operating the common pumping system so as to transfer water from the collectors to the storage tank only while the amount of water in each of the collectors is greater than or equal to the predetermined level. The rainwater collectors are installed on gutter downpipes. Each collector can comprise a sump extending below the connection point of the downpipe to the gutter, the sensor and feed system being located in the sump. The storage tank is preferably located in the building at a level close to that of the guttering, for example in a roof space. The common pumping system typically comprises a single pump and optionally a filter. A manifold can be provided, typically upstream of the pumping system, in which the water transferred from all of the collectors is combined before being passed to the storage tank. Flow control valves for each of the collectors' outputs can be incorporated into the common pumping system and in a preferred embodiment they are installed on the input to the manifold. A non-return valve and a strainer can also be provided in each collector. The feed system comprises a central control computer which receives signals from the sensors in the rainwater collectors and operates the common pumping system in accordance with the received signals. Preferably a time delay for the turning on or off of the pump can be incorporated into the feed system by either the central control computer or the sensors themselves. The storage tank can comprise sensors which operate to send a signal to the feed system to stop transfer of water when the storage tank is full. It can further comprise a low level ball cock to supply water from the mains supply when the level in the storage tank drops below that required. [0011] However, the above prior art is complicated requiring numerous provisions. Hence, the present invention has been introduced forming a simple alternative.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0012] An object of the invention is to provide Rain water supply and storage gravity system.

[0013] Another object of the invention is to provide Rain water supply and storage gravity system, which is simple in construction.

[0014] Still another object of the invention is to provide Rain water supply and storage gravity system, which preserves the rain water effectively preventing its wastage.

[0015] Still another object is to bring an alternate source of water, rain water into practice and implementation.

[0016] Yet another object is Implementation of rain water supply system as an alternative water resource method of water supply and practice.

[0017] At the outset of the description that follows, it is to be understood that the ensuing description only illustrates a particular form of this invention. However, such a particular form is only an exemplary embodiment and is not intended to be taken restrictively to imply any limitation on the scope of the present invention.

[0018] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a preferred form of the present invention is illustrated. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0019] One or more drawbacks of conventional systems and process are overcome, and additional advantages are provided through the apparatus/composition and a method as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the technicalities of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered to be part of the claimed disclosure.

[0020] According to this invention, there is provided a rain water supply and storage gravity system comprising of a fixed/semi folding support stand [1,200] mounted on foundation [2] with base plates [4], wherein the support stand is [1,200] is welded to a larger diameter pipe [8] housing a smaller diameter pipe [9] on both sides at its top, in which the pipes [8, 9] are fastened to each other and aligned at an angle of 95-105 degree with respect to the vertical stand [1,200] to facilitate flow of rain water towards a drainage [13] in the middle;

Said supporting stand [1,200] with pipes is provided at both ends with a connecting pipe [10] there between; multiple pipes are aligned in longitudinal [11] and transverse [12] direction intersecting each other between the pipes [8,9, 10] on both sides, in which the pipes [8,9,10,11,12] are fastened to each other so as to form base frame; the base frame supports a collection sheet [14]; the drainage [13] between the supporting stands [1,200] is provided with at least one hole [H] connected to a rain water supply pipe [14A] for supply of collected rain water.

[0021] Artificial Catchment Area Implementation: In small and medium necessary units, rainwater storage etc. will be advantageous. This will benefit natural water storage and will take rainwater conservation on a further step. With small units making, large water supply policies implementation cost will be down. This will give social and economic benefits. [0022] Implementation of system s artificial catchment area and storage pond is very easy and cost-effective.

[0023] It contributes to a self-reliant India with social and economic benefits.

[0024] Various objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

[0025] It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.

[0026] The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

[0027] The illustrated embodiments of the subject matter will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. The following description is intended only by way of example, and simply illustrates certain selected embodiments of devices, systems, and processes that are consistent with the subject matter as claimed herein, wherein: -

Figure 1 shows: Front elevation of fixed type Rain water supply and storage gravity system of the present invention.

Figure 1A shows: Plan of one embodiment of the present invention. Figure IB shows: Isometric view of Figure 1A.

Figure 2 shows: Plan of Rain water storage pond (Earthen) (R.W.S.S. System).

Figure 2 A shows: Plan of Frame according to the present invention.

Figure 2B shows: Plan of Geo Textile sheet cover (pond) used in the invention.

Figure 3 shows: Plan of second embodiment in accordance with the present invention.

Figure 4 shows: Front elevation of semi-folding type Rain water supply and storage gravity system of the present invention.

Figure 5 shows: Support stand and artificial catchment area detail (R.W.S.S.SYSTEM) fixed type.

Figure 6 shows: Foundation detail R.C.C.Support stand (R.W.S.S.SYSTEM) fix type.

Figure 7 shows: Elevation of R.C.C. big storage tank (R.W.S.S.SYSTEM) fix type.

Figure 8 shows: Drip irrigation layout plan.

Figure 9 shows: Use/Application of the present invention indicating the following features:

R.W. Pond— 300

Artificial catchment area — A

Cash crop farms — 400

Nursery Farm — 401

Construction Sector — 402

Non- portable Water — 403

Figure 10 shows: Support stand and artificial catchment area detail (R.W.S.S. SYSTEM ) semi folding type.

Figure 11 shows: Foundation detail (R.W.S.S. SYSTEM) semi folding type.

Figure 12 shows: Elevation of the Earthen Pond (R.W.S.S. SYSTEM) semi folding type. [0028] The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

[0029] While the embodiments of the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof have been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.

[0030] The present invention makes a disclosure regarding an invention pertaining to Rain water supply and storage gravity system as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0031] The Rain water supply and storage gravity system of the present invention is following two types:

1. Fix type collection sheets Rain water supply and storage gravity system.

2. Semi Folding type collection sheets Rain water supply and storage gravity system.

[0032] The first source of water is rain. In the monsoon period, rainwater harvesting (collection, conservation, supply, storage, distribution and use) can be done simultaneously with the rain water harvesting system from the top of the collection sheets (Artificial Catchment Area) as per the need for the people.

[0033] The Rain water supply and storage gravity system comprises the following:

[0034] Collection sheets -Aluminum sheet of sufficient size as per the requirement for rainwater collection is used. Rain water is collected from a sufficient height.

[0035] Other types of collection sheets- Sheets can also be of other available materials and other types of low cost fiber plane sheet, fiber color sheet, APC sheet, polycarbonate plane sheet, polycarbonate colored sheet, plastic sheet, geo textile sheet and others.

[0036] (Artificial Catchment Area) Collection sheet base - (collection sheet) To provide adequate and durable base to the collection sheets (Such as Aluminum), a sheet base is designed which can be made from MS pipes substantially equal to the length and width of the sheets.

[0037] The pieces of pipes are connected to form the fix sheet base of the MS pipes. The top of which is fixed with fastener such as screws or nut bolts in full length and width. Pipe stoppers are also tightened on both sides in the width of the sheets. Leaf sheets [M] are also fixed on top of sheet on all ends/sides for durability.

[0038] Other types of collection sheet base- sheet base is also available of other materials and low cost MS pipe, GI pipe, angle iron, PVC pipe, mix material, local material, wire mesh, plastic lanyard mix and cast iron square pipe, Cast iron can also be made of round pipes and others etc. [0039] Types of Supporting Stand - Pipe Stands can also be made of MS round pipe, GI pipe, cast iron round pipe, heavy angle iron, wood work and local materials, cast iron square pipe as per the material available and low cost. Fix supporting MS pipe stand, folding supporting stand, roller type supporting stand can also be made as per convenience.

[0040] Rainwater storage tanks - Besides reinforced cement concrete (RCC),

Some other types of materials available are low cost like brick masonry roof corner tank, bathroom and toilet false ceiling RCC tank, stand height top tank, GI sheet and geo textiles folding tank, polycarbonate sheet and geo textile folding tank, plastic bag type Folding rain barrel, balloon type folding rain barrel, and black galvanized iron sheet tank etc. can also be made. As a cost-effective alternative, a soil pond can be created.

[0041] Fitting - Artificial Catchment Area Collection sheet top (For efficient and convenient implementation and operation of the Rain Water Supply System), the tubes are connected to the PVC down pipes which are connected to the rain water storage ponds by a collection and filter chamber and valves connected by PVC pipes. Valves, rain water capacity meters, pipe filters are connected near the ponds before the supply pipeline. With the same, the collected rainwater from the collection sheets top can be supplied to the rainwater storage tanks by the supply pipeline for the rainwater household hygiene and other uses.

[0042] Use of support pipe stand-

• Provision to use supporting pipe stands to fix and stabilize sheet bases at sufficient height.

• Provision has also been made to provide adequate and proper partial slope to the sheet base. • By giving partial slope, the sheets is able to collect the raindrops easily and conveniently.

• With the support pipe stand at height, it is easier to fix the drainage easily and conveniently.

• Supporting pipe stands can be installed at some distance from the rainwater-using locations and at a sufficient height where adequate vertical spacing is found and thereby the supply of rainwater is convenient and easily accessible to those useful places without pumps and electricity.

• The open space under the supporting stands can also be used extensively.

• It is easy to store rainwater at sufficient height due to gravity without the rain drops falling down.

• The down pipes are easily fixed and easy to operate.

• Supporting pipe stands are used for convenient and safe installation on ground level of needy places and other areas where water is present in scarce.

• Supply stand and collection sheet base for solar panel system. Supporting stand will give protection to catchment area and clean water can be obtained.

• Filters, wash out pipes, rainwater capacity meters and valves, valve locked iron box and rainwater gauge are used for convenient execution and operation.

• Steel bar frame around the transparent plastic cover, top of ponds, steel peg etc. Supporting pipe stands have been provided in the system to store the rainwater in storage tank conveniently at sufficient height and supply and use rainwater supply by gravity to the needy places in proper and convenient manner. [0043] Now, reference may be made to Figure 1 indicating front view of fixed type rain water supply system of the present invention. A MS support stand [1] is mounted on foundation [2] . The foundation [2] constitutes RCC foundation of column like structure having plurality of vertical reinforcements surrounded by ring(s) [5’]. Said foundation [2] is constructed on plain cement concrete (PCC) base [3]. A MS base plate [4] is provided below the support stand [1] and another plate [4] just above the foundation [2]. Multitude of bolts [5] are laid through the foundation [2] and base plates [4], which are tightened by nuts [6] at the top. Said bolts [5] rest on a plate [4] at their bottom.

[0044] Similarly, an auxiliary MS pipe [7] is welded to the support stand [1] near its bottom part on its both sides and mounted on same kind of Foundation [2] with PCC base [3] and base plates [4] as discussed hereinabove. These auxiliary pipes strengthen said support stand [1].

[0045] The support stand is [1] is welded to a larger diameter pipe [8] housing a smaller diameter pipe [9] on both sides at its top as shown in the figure 1, 1 A and IB. The pipes [8, 9] are fastened to each other and aligned at an angle of 95-105 degree with respect to the stand [1] to facilitate flow of rain water towards a drainage [13] in the middle. Such supporting stand [1] with pipes is provided at both ends with a connecting MS pipe [10] in between as best seen in Figure IB. Further, multiple MS pipes are aligned in longitudinal [11] and transverse [12] direction intersecting each other between the pipes [8, 9, 10] on both sides as shown, wherein the pipes [12] on both sides maintain a gap there between in the middle so as to accommodate the drainage [13]. The pipes [12] end are located at a distance from the drainage [13] on both sides. The pipes [8,9,10,11,12] are fastened to each other. [0046] The base frame of pipes thus prepared is used to support collection sheet [14] made of material including Aluminum. The collection sheet does not cover the drainage [13]. The drainage [13] is a channel closed with a plate at both ends, in which said end plate is fastened to another plate mounted on the supporting stand pipe [1]. Thus, the drainage channel is positioned between the supporting stands [l].In addition, a flat longitudinal leaf like member [M] is disposed on the collection sheet and above the pipe [10] on all ends/sides by fasteners including screws.

[0047] An all-side discharge hole [H] is provided on the bottom surface of the drainage near its front end for discharge of rain water through a rain water supply pipe [ 14A] connected to the discharge hole [H] . The drainage [ 13] is slopy towards the front, in which it is made of material including Galvanised iron [GI] sheet.

[0048] The supply pipe [ 14A] is in flow communication with a pipe [15] having a valve [V] for discharge of polluted water. The pipe [15] with valve [V] can be used for cleaning of system if required. The supply pipe [ 14A] with a valve [V] can be used to supply collected rain water to water treatment system like RO through filter [F] so as to obtain portable water (community water) for drinking.

[0049] Said supply pipe [ 14A] is connected to another pipe [ 16] with valve [V] for supplying non portable water to a storage tank [ST] /storage ponds through inlet [I]. Some part of the pipe [16] is laid underground as shown outside the tank [ST].

[0050] The tank [SP] is made of earthen, which is covered with Geo textile sheet [17] from outside in order to prevent evaporation/avoid mosquito breeding. The sheet [17] is anchored to ground on both sides as illustrated. The tank is provided with overflow pipe [18] and lower level outlet pipe [20]. The lower level outlet [20] is connected to a valve [V], rain water meter [21], solar pump [19A] and valve locked box [19B] are in connection with distribution pipe line [22] for water distribution. Rain Water Storage R.C.C. Big Tank-

[0051] The system also provides for large storage tanks of RCC to be constructed below ground level for storage, collection, conservation, supply of rainwater. At the work place/site of which excavation will be done for cement concrete foundation in sufficient length and width of the tank and above which all four walls will be constructed of RCC. RCC columns [23] and beams [24] are also provided. The roof of the tank will also be of RCC (slab) [25]. The inlet and outlet pipes will be fixed in the bank. Fitting of valves, valve locked box capacity development rainwater meter, solar pump etc. will also be provided on distribution pipes near the outlet. A rain water quantity gauge can be provided with the tank to measure quantity of rain water.

[0052] In lieu of RCC tank, an earthen pond with substantially valve locked trapezoidal section can be provided between the soil wall embankment on its both sides. The trapezoidal section of the pond is provided with slope from all sides, that helps in preventing falling layer of soil. For strengthing of the same, geo textile sheet is also spread in between embankment on all sides i.e. the geo textile sheet is embedded in the embankment soil on all sides of the pond. The inner surface of excavated soil tank i.e. its floor and walls are provided with lime plaster coat/cement plaster coat. The lime plaster coat/cement plaster coat is prepared by mixing sun dried excavated fine soil, lime and water or cement, soil and water in appropriate proportion. Post plastering, it is cured for few days to develop strength.

[0053] The lime plaster or cement soil plaster prevents growth of weeds, helps in the prevention of water seepage and also provides a smooth and strong base to the geo textile sheet for seepage prevention.

[0054] After provision of lime plaster or cement plaster the pond is covered with geo textile sheet superimposed with geo membrane sheet. The geo membrane sheet pond liner protects the geo textile sheet. Both the sheets are laid on the whole of the pond surface up to the outer slope of the embankment or soil walls.

[0055] This geo textile sheet can be laid around the pond very easily and quickly with the help of sheet press machine. The geo Textile Sheet provides a more robust and secure base for the geo Membrane Sheet (pond liner). After laying the geotextile sheet all around in the pond, another geo membrane sheet is laid on top of it like geotextile sheet till the extreme end of the outer slope of the walls, so that the leakage of stored rainwater can be prevented in a simple, affordable, durable and longterm way.

[0056] Finally, the pond top is covered with geo textile sheet from outside and anchored to the soil wall embankment. This prevents exposure of pond water to Sunlight and also prevents mosquito breeding.

[0057] Now, reference may be made to Figure 2 indicating the following features :

EARTHERN POND - 300

M S ANGLE COLUMN - 301

EMBANKMENT - 302

GATE - 303

LIME SOIL PLASTER / CEMENT SOIL PLASTER - 304

GEO-TEXTILE SHEET - 305

GEO-MEMBRANE SHEET (POND LINER) - 306

SOIL / EARTHERN WALL - 307

WIRE BOUNDARY - 308

INLET PIPE - 16

VERTICAL STEEL BAR PEG - 101 VALVE - V

OVERFLOW PIPE - 18

OUTLET PIPE - 20

[0058] The outer geo textile sheet is fixed on a frame of intersecting steel bars [100] as shown in figure 2 A, wherein the frame is supported on steel pegs [101] all around in the soil wall embankment. The sheet as best seen in the figure 2B is provided with a plurality of rings [102] on its edges for fixing on the frame.

[0059] The outer geo textile sheet is having few openings [103] at some places so as to collect rain water from top of the sheet into the pond thereunder. Further, there is provision for inspection of the pond [104] and a rain water quantity gauge [105] to measure quantity of rain water. The gauge is installed on an iron pipe in the pond and above the outer geo textile cover.

[0060] After fixing the geotextile sheet cover around the top of the rainwater pond, a thick earthen layer is laid on the top of the earthen embankment and sheet above the ground surface of the pond up to the outer slope of the embankment, so that the geotextile sheet etc. to be safe inside the soil.

[0061] The whole pond is surrounded by wire mesh boundary supported on multiple MS angle column to safe guard the structure together with a gate for entry/exit.

[0062] Now, reference may be made to Figure 3 indicating second embodiment of the present invention in which an intermediate supporting stand [1] with pipes can be provided between two stands [ 1 ] at both ends in case of larger harvesting system. Here, the intermediate supporting stand [1] goes beyond the drainage [13]. Here, the drainage is provided with two holes [H] for drainage of rain water through supply pipe [14A], in which one hole is at an intermediate point and another one near the front end. Rest of the features/connections remain same as in the first embodiment as explained above. A security guard/ operator’s cabin can be under catchment area as per need.

[0063] According to another aspect of the invention, a solar panel (S) can be mounted on the artificial catchment area (A) collection sheet for production of solar energy. So that, the solar energy can be used for running the pump in case pump is required for pumping out water from the storage ponds. However, the solar energy can be used for other purposes as well such as cooking, street lights etc.

[0064] The solar panel is placed on a frame. The frame includes two shorter legs in front of two longer legs connected to each other by means of longitudinal members. The legs and longitudinal members may be provided in the form of pipes/channels. Each of the legs is mounted on a plate, which is fastened to the underlying collection sheet on base frame. The front of the solar panel should face the South direction and its back side should face North when placed longitudinally in North- South direction.

[0065] In the absence of the solar panel, the system of invention can be placed in any direction not necessarily its transverse side in North-South. Solar panel slides and gets fixed into frame.

[0066] Now, reference may be made to Figure 4 indicating front view of semifolding type harvesting system of the present invention. Here, the semi-folding support stand [200] comprises a vertical larger diameter pipe [201] accommodating a vertical smaller diameter pipe [202] telescopically. So that, the system can be folded while dismantling. Both the support stands [200] are joined at the top as shown in Figure 4, wherein a cover plate (inner and outer cover plate) is provided on both sides of top joint. Each support stand [200] is connected to a larger diameter horizontal pipe housing a smaller diameter horizontal pipe like in case of fixed type. Such pair of support stands [200] is provided at least two in number so as to make a harvesting system.

[0067] This cover plates cover both the smaller diameter vertical pipes [202], larger diameter horizontal pipes and drainage end plate. Here, the inner cover plate is fastened to the drainage end plate by nut/bolt.

[0068] Rest of the components/connections are same as the fixed type harvesting system already discussed herein above. Therefore, the same is not repeated for the folding type.

[0069] The materials given herein above are as an example without restricting scope of the invention to the same. Thus, other materials readily apparent to a person skilled in the art are understood to be within purview of the invention.

Other additional details of the rainwater supply and storage gravity system

[0070] Solar pump [19A]- A provision has been made to place solar pumps on the rainwater distribution pipeline near the rainwater pond to create adequate supply and water pressure for the supply of rainwater from the rainwater storage pond.

[0071] Valve locked box [19B] -The valves can also be used to access the accumulated rainwater from time to time from the rainwater pond but the valves can be closed and secured in the valve locked box to prevent the misuse of water/ rain water and control distribution and the valves can be opened and closed only when the valve locked box is opened. [0072] Cleat [C]-The vertical and horizontal pipes of the supporting Stand can be cleated at their joint so as to provide additional strength.

Working of Invention

[0073] The rain water collected from the top of the collection sheet [14] or artificial catchment area [A] into the drainage [13] due to inclined mounting of the base frame. The water from the gutter/drainage [13] flows into the supply pipe line [14A] through the discharge hole [H] on the bottom surface of the drainage. The water from the supply line [14A] can be flushed out through pipe line [15] by discharging out polluted water for cleaning the system initially if required. Further, the rain water can be supplied for treatment to obtain portable water. It can also be supplied to storage pond via pipeline [16] as non-portable water for multiple uses.

Usage of Rain water

For industry, commercial activity in common places, construction field, agriculture field.

- For the use of household hygiene of the needy individual households in the hilly area and the plains.

- For the use of villages and cluster houses in the hilly area and the plains.

- For drip irrigation of cash crops, nursery, orchards etc. from rain water.

Application of Invention

[0074] In certain needy public places, bus stations, workshops, wedding places, for solar panel use, sopan, construction areas, universities, religious sites, rainwater management centres, government guest houses, public toilets and in textiles industries too rain water can be collected, stored and further used. [0075] Necessary horticulture, cash crops, construction, Nursery Landscaping, farm houses and in parks too with less use of geo-textile sheets, a drip irrigation pond can be made and with drip irrigation due to rainwater supply and storage gravity system, rainwater can thus be used in a multipurpose way.

[0076] For micro-irrigation, water recharging, domestic, solar energy, plat form industrial/commercial.

[0077] It is cost effective. Earthen Pond (Local material) is used, therefore it is easy quick and low cost for farmers to make.

[0078] It serves as alternate source of water and alternative water supply system and resource by collection, conservation, supply, storage and distribution.

Advantages of the Harvesting system

- Motor and power may not be required to lift water.

- Storage Rainwater from this system can be used at any time in the home.

- The system will reduce the demand for drinking water supply, thereby reducing the meter Bill /tax.

- The system does not have to lift water, which will reduce the use of electricity supply and also reduce the meter bill.

- Social and economic benefits for agriculture field, industry and commercial uses.

[0079] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the invention will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.

[0080] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.

[0081] It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particulars claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogues to “at least one of A, B and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of

A, B and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A,

B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B”.

[0082] The above description does not provide specific details of manufacture or design of the various components. Those of skill in the art are familiar with such details, and unless departures from those techniques are set out, techniques, known, related art or later developed designs and materials should be employed. Those in the art are capable of choosing suitable manufacturing and design details.

[0083] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.

[0084] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein, including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.

[0085] While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.