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DETECTING AND ALLEVIATING FLOODING AND BLOCKED STORM SEWERS
20210262188 · 2021-08-26 ·

A device for detecting and alleviating flooding and blocked storm sewers includes a manhole cover coupled to a float body. The device also includes a canister having a drain hole and a valve. The device also includes multiple guides that can catch onto part of a sewer. The device is configured such that when water flows into the canister, the manhole cover, float body, and guides rise and the valve is opened.

REINFORCEMENT MEMBER AND CONSTRUCTION METHOD

Provided are a reinforcing member and a construction method capable of easily securing a side wall contact height even in the case where installed equipment is provided on a side wall. A reinforcing member according to the present invention is a reinforcing member which reinforces a manhole by being fixed to the manhole in a state in which at least part of the reinforcing member is in contact with a side wall inner surface of an inner surface of the manhole, an insertion hole into which an anchor bolt provided to protrude from the inner surface of the manhole can be inserted is formed, and the insertion hole is an elongated hole which allows the reinforcing member to move relative to the anchor bolt in an inserted state in which the anchor bolt is inserted into the insertion hole and an unfixed state in which the reinforcing member is not fixed to the manhole.

Mechanical closure device
10704249 · 2020-07-07 · ·

A mechanical closure device comprises an enclosure having four sides, a top and bottom and defining a discharge opening at the bottom. A floodgate assembly is interiorly removably mounted to the enclosure and comprises a pair of doors pivoted on a hinge assembly between an opened position and closed position. In the closed position, the doors seal against the flange to prevent passage of water through the discharge opening. A discharge drain assembly is preferably disposed on one door and has an opened and a closed position. An appendage is provided to facilitate opening and of the door. Upon removal, the floodgate assembly is stably positionable on a multipositionable service rack. A multipurpose tool is employed unlatching the floodgate doors and slidably removing the floodgate assembly.

Manhole Marker Assembly
20240018738 · 2024-01-18 ·

A manhole marker assembly for attaching to a manhole cover to identify a manhole comprises a marker assembly base, a marker mounted to the marker assembly base, and a clamp mounted to the marker assembly base. The clamp comprises a first jaw and a second jaw. At least one of the first jaw and the second jaw are movable and can be engaged to a manhole cover to attach the manhole marker assembly to the manhole cover.

METHODS OF USING DILUTION OF A SECOND TYPE TO CALIBRATE ONE OR MORE SENSORS
20200116688 · 2020-04-16 ·

A system that includes a gas sensor, a fresh air flow controller, a sample flow controller, and a system controller. The fresh air flow controller is configured to deliver fresh air to the gas sensor. The sample flow controller is configured to deliver a sample to the gas sensor. The system controller has a processor connected to memory storing instructions that are executable by the processor. When executed, the instructions cause the processor to determine an intermix ratio of the sample to the fresh air, instruct the fresh air flow controller and the sample flow controller to deliver the fresh air and the sample, respectively, to the gas sensor in accordance with the intermix ratio, and receive a sensor reading from the gas sensor after the fresh air flow controller and the sample flow controller have adjusted the fresh air and the sample, respectively.

Detecting and alleviating flooding and blocked storm sewers

A device for detecting and alleviating flooding and blocked storm sewers includes a manhole cover coupled to a float body. The device also includes a canister having a drain hole and a valve. The device also includes multiple guides that can catch onto part of a sewer. The device is configured such that when water flows into the canister, the manhole cover, float body, and guides rise and the valve is opened.

MONITORING DEVICE AND WELL COVER ASSEMBLY
20240044098 · 2024-02-08 ·

A well cover assembly includes a monitoring device and a well cover. The well cover includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion. A through hole is defined on the well cover and surrounded by the second protrusion. The monitoring device can be installed on the well cover. The monitoring device includes a monitoring terminal and a fixing bracket. The fixing bracket includes a first bracket and a second bracket. One end of the first bracket is fixed to the monitoring terminal, and another end can protrude from the through hole. The second bracket is connected to the end of the first bracket protruding from the through hole, the second bracket can extend from the end of the first bracket toward an edge of the second protrusion and toward the first protrusion. The second bracket further can clamp with each of the second protrusion and the first protrusion.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING A UTILITY STRUCTURE

A system for monitoring a structures containing utility components is provided. The system includes a sensing devices, each being disposed within a structure and distributed within a geographic region, each of the sensing devices measuring parameters within the structure. A display is coupled to the sensing devices and is positioned remotely therefrom. One or more processors communicate with the sensing devices and the display. Wherein the processors perform a method comprising: receiving the measured parameters; comparing the measured parameters to thresholds; displaying on the display device elements, each device element representing one of the sensing devices, each of the device elements being geometrically arranged on the geographic distribution of the sensing devices; displaying on the display a plurality of elements, each associated with one of the device elements; and changing at least one of the elements when a measured parameter crossing one of the thresholds.

COLLECTIVE SAFETY AND MANHOLE SIGNALLING IN BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS
20240167242 · 2024-05-23 ·

A manhole signalling and protection device for use in building and civil engineering works against the risk of falling to a different level. The device includes a covering of the opening with a portion of laminar material and fitting the device to the inner walls of the manhole. Versions with signalling elements or others with lighting elements are also provided, and the device can be used for the industrial sector of both civil engineering and building works, as well as for manufacturers of occupational hazard protection equipment.

Cover for use on public roads

The invention relates to a cover for use on public roads, comprising an outer body (2) that houses at least one reinforcement (1). Preferably, said outer body (1) is made of a plastic material, e.g. injected plastic material, and said at least one reinforcement (1) is connected by means of said outer body (2) to form a single piece.

The cover according to the invention is lighter than that conventional covers, given that it is made with less metal and with lighter materials. Moreover, the cover cannot be easily recycled and hence is not at risk of theft.