EP3394347A4 - Access hatch - Google Patents

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EP3394347A4
EP3394347A4 EP16876994.1A EP16876994A EP3394347A4 EP 3394347 A4 EP3394347 A4 EP 3394347A4 EP 16876994 A EP16876994 A EP 16876994A EP 3394347 A4 EP3394347 A4 EP 3394347A4
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access hatch
hatch
access
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French (fr)
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EP3394347C0 (en
EP3394347B1 (en
EP3394347A1 (en
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Nathan Charles CRUICKSHANK
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Parkwood Investments Pty Ltd
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Parkwood Investments Pty Ltd
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Priority claimed from AU2015905315A external-priority patent/AU2015905315A0/en
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D29/00—Independent underground or underwater structures; Retaining walls
    • E02D29/12—Manhole shafts; Other inspection or access chambers; Accessories therefor
    • E02D29/14—Covers for manholes or the like; Frames for covers
    • E02D29/1463—Hinged connection of cover to frame
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D29/00—Independent underground or underwater structures; Retaining walls
    • E02D29/12—Manhole shafts; Other inspection or access chambers; Accessories therefor
    • E02D29/127—Manhole shafts; Other inspection or access chambers; Accessories therefor with devices for impeding fall or injuries of persons
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
    • E02D—FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
    • E02D29/00—Independent underground or underwater structures; Retaining walls
    • E02D29/12—Manhole shafts; Other inspection or access chambers; Accessories therefor
    • E02D29/14—Covers for manholes or the like; Frames for covers
    • E02D29/1454—Non-circular covers, e.g. hexagonal, elliptic

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
  • Paleontology (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Sewage (AREA)
  • Underground Structures, Protecting, Testing And Restoring Foundations (AREA)
  • Specific Sealing Or Ventilating Devices For Doors And Windows (AREA)
  • Tents Or Canopies (AREA)
EP16876994.1A 2015-12-22 2016-11-22 Access hatch Active EP3394347B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2015905315A AU2015905315A0 (en) 2015-12-22 Access hatch
PCT/AU2016/051138 WO2017106905A1 (en) 2015-12-22 2016-11-22 Access hatch

Publications (4)

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EP3394347A1 EP3394347A1 (en) 2018-10-31
EP3394347A4 true EP3394347A4 (en) 2019-06-12
EP3394347C0 EP3394347C0 (en) 2023-06-14
EP3394347B1 EP3394347B1 (en) 2023-06-14

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EP16876994.1A Active EP3394347B1 (en) 2015-12-22 2016-11-22 Access hatch

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EP (1) EP3394347B1 (en)
AU (1) AU2016374649B2 (en)
NZ (1) NZ744504A (en)
WO (1) WO2017106905A1 (en)

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GB201820055D0 (en) * 2018-12-10 2019-01-23 J Mac Safety Systems Ltd A hatch
US20230304250A1 (en) * 2022-03-28 2023-09-28 Ohio Gratings, Inc. Folding barrier assembly and method of use
CN115142475A (en) * 2022-08-09 2022-10-04 中交上海航道勘察设计研究院有限公司 Multifunctional well lid

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4266380A (en) * 1979-02-09 1981-05-12 Christy Concrete Products, Inc. High strength cover for underground utility box
FR2639383A1 (en) * 1988-11-24 1990-05-25 Const Electro Meca Plain Inspection hatch for underground pipe work
US5941024A (en) * 1998-03-20 1999-08-24 Journault-Jourplex Inc. Floor hatch with integrated security fence
FR2822486A1 (en) * 2001-03-20 2002-09-27 Fernandes Ets Protection system for persons around opening comprises floor elements forming grating and barrier hinged on frame opposite hopper
US6640495B1 (en) * 1999-01-21 2003-11-04 Syracuse Castings Sales Corp. Safety hatch for preventing fall-through and unauthorized entry
US6644342B1 (en) * 2001-09-10 2003-11-11 Romtec Utilities, Inc. Modular integrated wastewater lift station construction kit

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4266380A (en) * 1979-02-09 1981-05-12 Christy Concrete Products, Inc. High strength cover for underground utility box
FR2639383A1 (en) * 1988-11-24 1990-05-25 Const Electro Meca Plain Inspection hatch for underground pipe work
US5941024A (en) * 1998-03-20 1999-08-24 Journault-Jourplex Inc. Floor hatch with integrated security fence
US6640495B1 (en) * 1999-01-21 2003-11-04 Syracuse Castings Sales Corp. Safety hatch for preventing fall-through and unauthorized entry
FR2822486A1 (en) * 2001-03-20 2002-09-27 Fernandes Ets Protection system for persons around opening comprises floor elements forming grating and barrier hinged on frame opposite hopper
US6644342B1 (en) * 2001-09-10 2003-11-11 Romtec Utilities, Inc. Modular integrated wastewater lift station construction kit

Non-Patent Citations (1)

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NZ744504A (en) 2023-01-27
AU2016374649B2 (en) 2022-06-23
AU2016374649A1 (en) 2018-08-09
EP3394347C0 (en) 2023-06-14
EP3394347B1 (en) 2023-06-14
WO2017106905A1 (en) 2017-06-29
EP3394347A1 (en) 2018-10-31

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