Adjustable tamper-resistant locking mechanism for manhole cover
AssigneeBetts Industries, Inc.
InventorsDavid Adams, Michael Gustafson, Craig Culbertson
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Abstract
This disclosure includes a manhole cover locking device, system, and kit, each configured for locking a manhole cover in a closed position overtop an access opening of a container, the access opening being arranged at one end of a collar extending outwardly from the container, each comprising: a body; a mechanism for connecting the body to a pre-existing portion of the manhole collar or the container; and, a mechanism for securing the body to the manhole cover to prevent the opening of the manhole cover using a pre-existing portion of the manhole cover. Each mechanism may be tamper resistant. The disclosure also includes methods of installing and using the device, system, and kit.
Claims21
A manhole cover locking device configured for locking a manhole cover in a closed position overtop an access opening of a container, the access opening being arranged at one end of a collar extending outwardly from the container, the device comprising:
- a body;
- a mechanism for connecting the body to a pre-existing portion of the manhole collar or the container;
- and,
- a mechanism for securing the body to the manhole cover to prevent the opening of the manhole cover using a pre-existing portion of the manhole cover.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.