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Manhole cover device and method

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-10-25
SAVINO ANTHONY
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The present invention provides a new manhole cover device and method to fill the gap between a manhole cover and the road surface. This device includes a manhole anchor, a road pad, and an attachment means to secure the road pad to the manhole anchor. The device is designed to resist weather and heavy traffic, and can be easily installed and removed. The method involves securing the manhole anchor to the manhole cover and attaching the road pad to the anchor using the attachment means. This invention solves the problem of discontinuities in roadways caused by manhole covers, providing a more reliable and durable solution.

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One problem associated with manhole covers is that they do not always remain flush with the surrounding road surface.
This lower position of the utility cover creates a hazardous driving condition.

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[0019]As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a manholes and more particularly to a manhole cover device and method as used to improve the devices for filling a discontinuity in a roadway associated with a manhole cover.

[0020]Generally, disclosed is a cover for a manhole. The cover may be composed of a recycled rubber tire and combined with an adhesive. The cover may be designed to fit on top of a conventional manhole cover that may include hook and loop fasteners at its top. The cover may include hook and loop fasteners on its bottom and be configured to couple to the conventional manhole cover top. The present disclosure may provide roads and streets with a rubber cover for utility holes, allowing the road to maintain a safe, smooth, and even surface after repaving. This eliminates holes in streets and roads where utility covers were unable to be paved over. It prevents drivers from swerving their vehicle to avoid holes, effectively reducing the amount ...

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Abstract

An apparatus for filling a discontinuity in a roadway associated with a manhole cover. The apparatus includes a manhole anchor, a road pad, and an attachment mean. The apparatus is useful for filling a discontinuity in a roadway associated with a manhole cover and for preventing traffic from swerving to avoid the discontinuity.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 479,182 filed Mar. 30, 2017, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of movable or removable closures and more specifically relates to manhole covers.2. DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART[0004]Openings are formed in roadways to provide access to things disposed beneath the roadways, including, for example, water and sewage lines. One commonly known opening is a manhole, which is typica...

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IPC IPC(8): E02D29/14
CPCE02D29/14E02D29/1454E02D2300/0001E02D2300/0026E02D2300/0054E02D2200/1607E02D2200/1628E02D2300/0003
Inventor SAVINO, ANTHONY
Owner SAVINO ANTHONY