Patent ID: 8727659
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. A manhole cover comprising: a cover panel formed from a first material, said cover panel having a peripheral edge and defining a diameter, said cover panel defining an opening spaced from said peripheral edge; and an insert disposed in said opening, said insert formed from a second material different from said first material, said insert including an upper surface and a lower surface opposite said upper surface, said insert defining first and second openings in said upper surface, said first opening shaped to receive a first removal tool and said second opening shaped to receive a second removal tool, wherein said first opening is key-hole shaped to receive a key-style cover removal tool, and said second opening is shaped to receive a j-hook style cover removal tool, wherein said second opening includes a depth that gradually decreases approaching an edge of said second opening, wherein said insert defines a drainage hole in said lower surface said drainage hole generally aligned with said first opening.