A manhole cover assembly has an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder. An upper ratchet mechanism extends axially and circumferentially about an outwardly facing surface of the inner cylinder. A lower ratchet mechanism extends axially and circumferentially about an inwardly facing surface of the outer. The lower ratchet mechanism is configured to mesh with the upper ratchet mechanism at one of a plurality of distinct ratcheting positions. A cover plate is disposed on one of the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder. The cover plate is at a first elevation when the lower ratchet mechanism meshes with the upper ratchet mechanism at a first distinct ratcheting position. The cover plate is at a second elevation when the lower ratchet mechanism meshes with the upper ratchet mechanism at a second distinct ratcheting position. The first elevation is different from the second elevation.

A system and method are disclosed for sealing an annular manhole riser ring assembly. A generally flat, bendable liner includes a flat strip that is generally conformably engageable with an interior circumferential surface of the riser ring assembly. An outer surface of the liner strip carries a plurality of spacer elements that form a void between the generally flat liner strip and the engaged inner circumferential surface of the riser ring assembly. An expandable tensioning device is operated to press the riser ring assembly against the circumferential surface of the riser ring assembly. A flexible bonding substance is introduced into the void and allowed to set to seal the riser ring assembly.

A manhole cover assembly comprises a base frame, the base frame comprising a base body and a base flange extending laterally outward from the base body. The assembly further comprises a top frame, the top frame comprising a top body disposed annularly about at least a portion of the base body, a top flange extending laterally outward from the top body, and a lip extending laterally inward from the top body.

A method of forming an upwardly facing surface around a conduit that is embedded in ground material and defines a passageway. The conduit has an open upper end, through which access can be gained to the passageway, and an outer perimeter. The method includes the steps of: obtaining a riser assembly; placing the riser assembly in operative relationship with the open upper end of the conduit wherein the riser assembly is supported at least partially by the ground material around the outer perimeter of the conduit and defines an entry opening to the passageway; and with the riser assembly in the operative relationship with the open upper end of the conduit, forming at least one material around the conduit to a desired vertical thickness on which the upwardly facing surface is defined.

Various embodiments provide surface compositions and methods for durable and/or load-bearing surfaces in a variety of industrial, animal, and marine applications. Compositions and methods may comprise utilizing a liquid binder, catalyst, primer, and/or antimicrobial composition to provide durable, waterproof, and/or long-lasting surface compositions to dispose within the roadway voids and/or to create a durable, sanitary surface. The surface compositions may cure rapidly through an internal exothermic reaction process to form the repair and/or the safety flooring. The surface composition may be substantially impermeable to animal waste and resistant to harboring agents of disease. In some embodiments, a filler materials may be disposed within the liquid binders to provide elasticity, compression, slip resistance, heat transfer, reduced cure time, and/or a desired surface texture to the surface composition.

An apparatus for covering a portion of a road including an inflatable member, an inflation mechanism, and an aperture; being circular in shape structured and arranged to cover a portion of the road where a manhole or other opening exists, and configured to protect vehicles that drive over that portion of the road. The inflatable member is configured to be foldable for storage. The inflatable member is made of a fluorescent-colored-material configured to alert a vehicular driver that is approaching the inflatable member, includes highly reflective tape configured to alert a driver that is approaching the inflatable member, and inflatable member is tapered towards a center of the inflatable member.

There is accordingly provided a height adjustment mechanism for a manhole assembly according to one aspect. The height assembly mechanism includes an annular lower body having a threaded interior bore. The height assembly mechanism includes an annular insert threadably engageable with the lower body. The height assembly mechanism includes an annular upper body threadably engageable with and extending outwards from the lower body. Abutting of the upper body with the insert fixes positioning of the upper body. There is also provided a height adjustment mechanism for a manhole assembly according to another aspect. The height assembly mechanism includes an annular lower body having a threaded interior bore. The height assembly mechanism includes an annular upper body threadably engageable with and extending outwards from the lower body. The annular upper body includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced-apart, radially inwardly-extending protrusions.

A buried concealable intelligent manhole cover includes a fixing frame arranged in a recessed cavity formed in ground, a manhole cover arranged on the fixing frame, a fixing ring fixed at an upper end of the fixing frame outside the manhole cover, a ground indication frame mounted on an upper end of the fixing ring; a plurality of elevation mechanisms arranged, at intervals, in an interior of the fixing frame, each of the elevation mechanisms having an end connected to an undersurface of the manhole cover; and an electrical power controller mounted on an outside surface of the fixing frame and is electrically connected to each of the elevation mechanisms, the electrical power controller including an electrical power receiving coil to receive electrical power transmitted from an electrical power transmitter of a wireless charger on the ground to activate each of the elevation mechanisms.

A height adjustable manhole cover including an outer unit assembly, an inner unit assembly. The inner unit assembly is secure on top of a concrete manhole unit by means of a flange under a driving road surface. The inner unit assembly further includes on top an external threaded area. The outer unit assembly includes an internal threaded area on bottom thereof. The outer unit assembly supports a manhole cover. The outer unit assembly is surrounded by means of a base course under the asphalt. The outer assembly includes cleats formed about the top of the outer assembly. A user would then interact with the cleats to rotate the outer unit assembly to a desired orientation to adjust the height thereof, therefore, the manhole cover can be adjacent to the driving road surface.

An ingress device assembly is configured to be used with a septic tank that has a chamber and an access opening and a riser extending from the chamber. The ingress device assembly includes a connector including a flange including a first section and a second section cooperatively defining a perimeter of the connector and an inner bore configured to align with the access opening, the first section having a first interlock feature and the second section having a second interlock feature engaged with the first interlock feature; and an ingress device removably and rotatably coupled to the connector, the ingress device including a body configured to extend across at least a portion of the access opening.