Manhole and sewer basin cover
OwnerJames Blackowiczinventor
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Abstract
A cover prevents asphalt, gravel and other debris from falling into the basin during construction or paving by covering the manhole cover or basin with a thin metal plate. The cover can be made in a size to match the size of the top of a basin frame and can include a central hole into which a metal shaft can be inserted to secure the cover into a center hole of a manhole cover, for example, to prevent the cover from moving. The cover can help environmentally during construction and paving by ensuring construction debris does not enter the sewer. Moreover, the cover helps makes paving around manholes easier.
Claims9
A cover plate comprising:
- a plate member sized to fit over a basin cover;
- a hole centrally disposed in the plate member;
- a pin adapted to fit through the hole and into a central hole of the basin cover;
- and
- a connector attachable to the pin to removably retain the plate member to the basin cover.
A method for preventing debris from entering a basin, the method comprising:
- placing a plate member over a basin cover;
- inserting a pin through a hole in the plate member, the pin extending beyond the basin cover;
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- retaining the plate member to the basin cover to prevent the plate member from sliding.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.