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Plastic fillable manhole cover with penetrating handles

US5123776A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 1991
Grant dateJun 23, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02D29/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A manhole cover comprises a top having a top surface and an edge portion, a depending portion having a sidewall and a bottom surface, and an interior chamber. The manhole cover is fabricated from a first material, while the interior chamber is at least partially filled with a second material. The manhole cover preferably includes recessed handles which are recessed into the top and extend downwardly through the bottom surface. Cooperative engagement means in the form of inter-fitting indentations and protuberances are provided in the top surface and the bottom surface respectively. The bottom surface includes a first surface portion which includes a peripheral edge portion and a bracing portion. The bracing portion includes a plurality of brace members each of which have a lower brace surface and a brace sidewall.

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