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US4482182A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Manhole lid lifter

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-02-02
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Granted: 1984-11-13
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Expires: 2003-02-02
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Abstract

Abstract A tool which is suitable for lifting a manhole lid that has spaced attachment notches in its top surface is disclosed. In one embodiment, the tool has a substantially rigid support beam. The beam has a first hook adjacent to its forward end which is adapted to be inserted in one of the notches. The beam also has a pivot attachment point adjacent the rear end of the beam. There is provided a second hook which is mounted on the pivot attachment point, the second hook being adapted to be inserted in a second of the notches upon a pivoting of the hook relative to the beam. The hooks will then act to grip the lid between them. To provide a secure grip on the lid, there is provided a catch which prevents the second hook from pivoting back out of the second notch until the catch is released. This catch automatically locks the second hook in the second notch upon movement of the second hook into the second notch.

Inventors

  • 👤 James W. Mortensen

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 14:25
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66F; B66F19/00; B66F19/005

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 151 words
A tool which is suitable for lifting a manhole lid which has spaced attachment notches, the tool comprising: a substantially rigid support beam; said beam having a first hook adjacent to its forward end which is adapted to be inserted in one of the notches; said beam also having a pivot attachment point adjacent the rear end of the beam; a second hook mounted on the pivot attachment point, said second hook being adapted to be inserted in a second of said notches upon a pivoting of the hook relative to the beam, said hooks then acting to grip the lid between them; and a catch means which prevents the second hook from pivoting back out of the second notch until the catch is released, said catch means automatically activating and locking the second hook in the second notch upon a pivotal movement of the second hook into the second notch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 151 words
A tool which is suitable for lifting a manhole lid which has spaced attachment notches, the tool comprising: a substantially rigid support beam; said beam having a first hook adjacent to its forward end which is adapted to be inserted in one of the notches; said beam also having a pivot attachment point adjacent the rear end of the beam; a second hook mounted on the pivot attachment point, said second hook being adapted to be inserted in a second of said notches upon a pivoting of the hook relative to the beam, said hooks then acting to grip the lid between them; and a catch means which prevents the second hook from pivoting back out of the second notch until the catch is released, said catch means automatically activating and locking the second hook in the second notch upon a pivotal movement of the second hook into the second notch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 24 words
The tool of claim 1, wherein a handle member is integrally formed with the second hook so as to act as a lever arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 67 words
The tool of claim 1, wherein the catch means comprises: a transverse slot formed across a top surface of the beam; and a bar pivotably connected to an upper end of the second hook, and slidably connected to the beam, whereby pivoting of the second hook into the second notch causes the bar to slide along the top surface of the beam and drop into the slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 25 words
The tool of claim 3, wherein a spring is stretched between the bar and beam to bias an end of the bar into the slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 35 words
The tool of claim 1, wherein the catch means comprises a loop that drops in front of a top end of the second hook upon a pivoting of the second hook into the second notch.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1987-11-13 1988-05-14 1988-11-13 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1991-11-13 1992-05-14 1992-11-13 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1995-11-13 1996-05-14 1996-11-13 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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