Patents Assigned to Strike Tool
  • Patent number: 6986226
    Abstract: A device prevents water from leaking into a manhole. The device includes a body having first and second portions that are integrally formed. The first portion extends along and above a periphery of the opening of the manhole and the second portion extends upwardly from the first portion and provides access to the opening of the manhole. Preferably, the first portion includes a downwardly extending lip disposed along an outer vertical surface of the manhole. In addition, a cap is positionable on the second portion to prevent water entering the manhole from the manhole's opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Strike Tool
    Inventor: Robert S. Banks
  • Publication number: 20030046877
    Abstract: A device prevents water from leaking into a manhole. The device includes a body having first and second portions that are integrally formed. The first portion extends along and above a periphery of the opening of the manhole and the second portion extends upwardly from the first portion and provides access to the opening of the manhole. Preferably, the first portion includes a downwardly extending lip disposed along an outer vertical surface of the manhole. In addition, a cap is positionable on the second portion to prevent water entering the manhole from the manhole's opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Applicant: Strike Tool
    Inventor: Robert S. Banks
  • Patent number: 5806829
    Abstract: A hole former for use in forming a concrete wall section having a hole extending therethrough. The concrete wall section is fabricated in a cavity that is defined by a first and a second form. The hole former comprises a plug and a preferably detachable suction cup. The suction cup retains the plug in a selected position between the first and second forms while concrete is being poured into the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Assignee: Strike Tool
    Inventor: Robert S. Banks