US4368600A
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Removable guttering assembly for man-holes or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-10
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Granted: 1983-01-18
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Expires: 2000-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A removable guttering assembly is disclosed for use in man-holes or air shafts to improve working conditions and to reduce the risk of water damage to equipment located in these holes or shafts. The guttering assembly consists of hooks or rails mounted around the lower end of the hole or shaft and a removable gutter, having substantially the same size as the perimeter of the lower end of the hole or shaft, which is quickly and easily attached to the hooks or rails. When fixed in position, the gutter collects water which enters the hole or shaft and directs it into a drain pipe preventing it from contacting men or equipment located in the hole or shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Yvon Carriere
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:07
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D29/00; E02D29/12; E02D29/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A removable guttering assembly for use in a man-hole ventilation shaft or the like comprising: a. attaching means comprising a plurality of hooks located at spaced apart points around the periphery of a lower end of the hole or shaft in such a manner that they can receive a lateral flange of a removable gutter by mere insertion of the same therein; b. a removable gutter having substantially the same size and shape as the lower end of the hole or shaft for collecting water entering said hole or shaft, said gutter having a laterally extending flange that can be quickly and easily engaged with said attaching means; and c. at least one draining tube attached to said removable gutter for draining the water collected therein toward the ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A removable guttering assembly for use in a man-hole ventilation shaft or the like comprising: a. attaching means comprising a plurality of hooks located at spaced apart points around the periphery of a lower end of the hole or shaft in such a manner that they can receive a lateral flange of a removable gutter by mere insertion of the same therein; b. a removable gutter having substantially the same size and shape as the lower end of the hole or shaft for collecting water entering said hole or shaft, said gutter having a laterally extending flange that can be quickly and easily engaged with said attaching means; and c. at least one draining tube attached to said removable gutter for draining the water collected therein toward the ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
141 words
A removable guttering assembly for use in a man-hole ventilation shaft or the like, comprising: (a) attaching means comprising a pair of parallel rails located on either side of the lower end of the hole or shaft, said rails being adapted to slidably receive a lateral flange of a gutter so as to guide the same from a retracted position to an operative position where the gutter is located just under the hole or shaft; (b) a gutter having substantially the same size and shape as the lower end of the hole or shaft for collecting water entering said hole or shaft, said gutter having a laterally extending flange that can be quickly and easily engaged with said attaching means; and (c) at least one draining tube attached to said removable gutter for draining the water collected therein toward the ground.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
141 words
A removable guttering assembly for use in a man-hole ventilation shaft or the like, comprising: (a) attaching means comprising a pair of parallel rails located on either side of the lower end of the hole or shaft, said rails being adapted to slidably receive a lateral flange of a gutter so as to guide the same from a retracted position to an operative position where the gutter is located just under the hole or shaft; (b) a gutter having substantially the same size and shape as the lower end of the hole or shaft for collecting water entering said hole or shaft, said gutter having a laterally extending flange that can be quickly and easily engaged with said attaching means; and (c) at least one draining tube attached to said removable gutter for draining the water collected therein toward the ground.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A removable guttering assembly as claimed in claim 1, or 2, wherein the gutter and each draining tube are made of a plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A removable guttering assembly as claimed in claim 1, or 2, further comprising a molding extending upwardly from an upper surface of the lateral flange of the gutter all around the same, said molding being in contact with the surface of the lower end of the hole or shaft to direct the water running thereon towards the gutter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
142 words
A removable guttering assembly for use in a man-hole ventilation shaft or the like comprising: (a) attaching means mounted adjacent to a lower end of the hole or shaft; (b) a removable gutter having substantially the same size and shape as the lower end of the hole or shaft for collecting water entering said hole or shaft, said gutter having a laterally extending flange that can be quickly and easily engaged with said attaching means; (c) at least one draining tube attached to said removable gutter for draining the water collected therein toward the ground; and (d) a molding extending upwardly from an upper surface of the lateral flange of the gutter all around the same, said molding being in contact with the surface of the lower end of the hole or shaft to direct the water running thereon towards the gutter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
142 words
A removable guttering assembly for use in a man-hole ventilation shaft or the like comprising: (a) attaching means mounted adjacent to a lower end of the hole or shaft; (b) a removable gutter having substantially the same size and shape as the lower end of the hole or shaft for collecting water entering said hole or shaft, said gutter having a laterally extending flange that can be quickly and easily engaged with said attaching means; (c) at least one draining tube attached to said removable gutter for draining the water collected therein toward the ground; and (d) a molding extending upwardly from an upper surface of the lateral flange of the gutter all around the same, said molding being in contact with the surface of the lower end of the hole or shaft to direct the water running thereon towards the gutter.
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