A security slug punch tool is disclosed. A typical application includes protecting curb box cover assemblies employed on catch basins along thoroughfares. The hand held tool houses a first cylinder extending beyond one end of the tool affixed to a smaller diameter cylinder drive pin. A deformable slug is secured within an elastomeric grommet at one end of the tool. An operator forcibly striking the first cylinder causes the slug to be wedged into a face opening in a bolt head, as, for example, a hexagonal opening in a bolt securing a curb box cover assembly, thereby rendering the bolt tamper proof. The punch tool and slug can be configured for securing a variety of bolts with different face openings.
This is a continuation-in-part of our prior application Ser. No. 11/253,893, titled "Curb Box Cover Assembly", filed Oct. 19, 2005 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,128,495, which application is herein incorporated by this reference.
This invention relates to devices and methods for the prevention of unauthorized removal of bolts from generally available structures, and in particular to loosening and/or removal of catch basin cover assemblies along public thoroughfares.
