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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 1998
Filed:
Jan. 10, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
David Pendleton, Fairfield, OH (US);
John Joseph Matracia, Edgewood, KY (US);
Assignee:
Dover Corp., New York, NY (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02D / ; E02B / ; B65B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
405 52 ; 52 19 ; 52 20 ; 141 86 ; 404 26 ; 405128 ; 405303 ;
Abstract
A unitary sump frame made from a continuous material is disclosed. A substantially planar and continuous flange has an inner perimeter defining an opening in the frame and an outer perimeter. A lip is integrally connected to the flange and extends downwardly from the flange. The lip includes a securing mechanism that is operative to attach a component to the frame. A lug is integrally connected to the lip and extends away from the opening. The lug is operative for anchoring the frame.