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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2008
Applicant:
Steven M. Akkala, Neenah, WI (US);
Inventor:
Steven M. Akkala, Neenah, WI (US);
Assignee:
Neenah Foundry Company, Neenah, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02B 5/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A frame for retaining a grate over a trench for directing storm water to subterranean basins includes a frame that is embedded in the concrete surrounding the trench. The frame includes a vertical support that is sized and dimensioned to abut the pavement wall of the trench, and a horizontal flange extending from the vertical support to support a grate. The horizontal flange and grate each include a plurality of apertures that are configured to be aligned to receive coupling devices for securing the grate to the frame. A chute is positioned beneath each aperture in the frame to direct debris from the aperture to the trench.