US PATENT SUBCLASS 49 / 33
CLOSURE SHIFTABLE TO PIT OR OBSTACLE BRIDGING POSITION


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49 /   HD   MOVABLE OR REMOVABLE CLOSURES

33CLOSURE SHIFTABLE TO PIT OR OBSTACLE BRIDGING POSITION


DEFINITION

Classification: 49/33

(under the class definition) Device comprising a traffic path including an impediment to traffic in the form of a hole or cavity in the path, and including means movable to cover the hole or cavity to provide a passageway thereover, a pit is usually acting to prevent the passage of animals and therefore may take the place of a gate in a fence.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

37, for a closure which converts to a gangway.

131+, for a closure which moves to an inoperative position flush with the ground.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

14, Bridges,

31+, for a draw bridge, and particularly subclasses 50+ for an interrelated draw bridge and gate.

404, Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus,

23, for a pavement with removable light admitting means and subclasses 25+ for a pavement with a vault cover-closure.