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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 22, 2020
Filed:
Jan. 11, 2019
Applicants:
David D. Russell, Blodgett, MO (US);
Robert Russell, Sikeston, MO (US);
Inventors:
David D. Russell, Blodgett, MO (US);
Robert Russell, Sikeston, MO (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02D 29/14 (2006.01); B65D 90/10 (2006.01); F16L 55/134 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 90/105 (2013.01); E02D 29/14 (2013.01); E02D 29/149 (2013.01); F16L 55/134 (2013.01);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for providing a water impenetrable barrier between an underground duct and an access opening. The apparatus may cover a secondary opening in a corrugated containment sump of an underground storage tank or the manway of a sanitary sewer, catch basin or other manhole system. The apparatus includes a cover, inflatable seal and a tank of compressed nitrogen to inflate the seal. When sealed to the access opening, the cover restricts the inflow of water or other debris into the interior of the underground duct and nitrogen may be released into the sealed access.