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Manhole ladder

US5277272A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 1993
Grant dateJan 11, 1994
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE06C7/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A non-metallic ladder for use in a manhole in which permanent manhole steps have been installed and spaced relation from the top of the manhole to a position above the bottom and there being a pair of spaced side members on said ladder connected transversely by spaced steps to form corners at the top in which there are spaces to fit over a respective side members on the step. The spaces may be in the shape of a rectangular cross-section or other configuration. The ladder is "hung" from the step to resist dislodgment therefrom. There may be provided a wall bumper member at the bottom of the ladder to engage the inside wall of the manhole.

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