Road structure – process – or apparatus – Pavement – Vault cover-closure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-26
2010-06-01
Hartmann, Gary S (Department: 3671)
Road structure, process, or apparatus
Pavement
Vault cover-closure
C137S371000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07726902
ABSTRACT:
A locking cover apparatus for an opening in the ground is disclosed. The apparatus can be retro-fitted to an existing ground opening, or can be newly constructed ground opening fitted with the apparatus of the present invention. The apparatus features a keyed lock that has a projecting portion that fits under an existing or newly constructed shroud that is installed at ground level and around the ground opening.
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Bongiovanni Brad
Funderburk Shawn
Garvey, Jr. Charles C.
Garvey, Smith Nehrbass & North, L.L.C.
Hartmann Gary S
Nehrbass Seth M.
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