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Trench forming assembly having removable pin anchoring mechanism

US6443656B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 2001
Grant dateSep 3, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/598
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An assembly for forming a trench comprising a frame having two elongated members that define a support surface and at least one opening. The assembly also includes a removable grate that is disposed on the support surface and includes a hook that is disposed proximate the opening defined by the elongated frame members. The assembly also includes a removable pin that is slidably inserted through an opening defined by an elongated member and is mechanically engaged by the hook of the grate to secure the grate to the frame.

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