Construction site hole cap for covering holes

Abstract

A hole cover is provided for covering holes formed in the walking surfaces at construction job sites. The hole cover includes a cap having a top surface, a bottom surface and an edge. In addition, the cap includes a plurality of bores which project vertically from the cap's top surface to the bottom surface. The hole cover further includes a plurality of projections which are positioned within the bores. Each pin includes a head and shaft. The projections are sufficiently long so that once positioned within the bores, the projections extend downwardly so as to project into a construction site hole which is intended to be covered.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to safety devices for construction sites. More specifically, the invention relates to safety devices for covering holes formed in the floor at many job sites.[0002]Workers face a variety of hazards while working on a construction site. One of the more prevalent hazards is caused by holes formed in walking surfaces. These holes are formed in the construction of flooring for the introduction of drains, electrical wiring, water piping, lighting systems, etc. Typically, these holes are only a few inches wide, far too small for an adult to fall into. However, they do provide a tripping hazard. Moreover, wheeled objects such as wheelbarrows, dollies, and other contraptions can be inadvertently rolled into these surface holes. Open holes can also be troublesome because various construction equipment such as nuts, bolts, brackets, and tools are prone to fall into such holes. This presents a safety hazard in multistory buildings ...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]The present invention addresses the aforementioned disadvantages by providing an improved cover for covering holes formed in the walking surfaces at construction job sites.

[0019]It is still another object of the present invention to provide a cover which is adaptable for covering a variety of sized holes.

Problems solved by technology

Workers face a variety of hazards while working on a construction site.

One of the more prevalent hazards is caused by holes formed in walking surfaces.

However, they do provide a tripping hazard.

Moreover, wheeled objects such as wheelbarrows, dollies, and other contraptions can be inadvertently rolled into these surface holes.

Open holes can also be troublesome because various construction equipment such as nuts, bolts, brackets, and tools are prone to fall into such holes.

This presents a safety hazard in multistory buildings to workers below.

Unfortunately, because the stem is sized to fit only one size hole, various sizes of such covers would be required to be maintained on a job site.

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