Patent ID: 6743360
Filing Date: 2004-06-01
Classification: E03F

Abstract:
A debris-catching system for impeding debris from entering pipe trench portions of a manhole catch basin having a round top with a first diameter, flat bottom portions extending over a first area having a second diameter larger than the first diameter, and pipe trench portions below the flat bottom portions, said system comprising, in combination:a) substantially-rigid blocker means, supportable by the flat bottom portions and larger than the round top, for blocking debris from entering the pipe trench portions; and b) fold means for folding said blocker means so as to permit entry of said blocker means, when folded, into the manhole catch basin through the round top; c) at least one support means for supporting said substantially-rigid blocker means and cooperating with at least one blocker lifting device; and d) connector means for connecting said substantially-rigid blocker means with said at least one support means.