INSTALLATION DEVICE FOR STORM DRAIN TRAP

1 . A device for installation, maintenance, or removal of a catch basin trap; the device comprising a shank connecting a handle on one end and jaw-like arms on an opposite end, wherein the handle end of the shank further comprises a lever capable of actuating the jaw-like arms for snap-action installation of a catch basin trap.

2 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the jaw-like arms are capable of swiveling at an angle sufficient for installing the trap in or removing the trap from a corresponding catch basin.

3 . The device of claim 2 , wherein the swivel of the jaw-like arms rotates the arms up to a 228° angle.

4 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the shank is hollow.

5 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the handle end comprises a hand grip.

6 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the lever is connected to a pin via a cable, and wherein the lever is capable of activating release of the pin for the snap-action installation.

7 . A method for installing, maintaining, or removing a catch basin trap; the method comprising;

a.) providing a device comprising a shank connecting a handle on one end and jaw-like arms on an opposite end, wherein the handle end of the shank further comprises a lever capable of actuating the jaw-like arms for snap-action installation of a catch basin trap; and

b.) activating the lever of the device to actuate the jaw-like arms; thereby snapping into place a trap in a corresponding catch basin.

8 . The method of claim 7 , further comprising positioning the jaw-like arms at a desired angle for the snap-action installation of the trap into the corresponding catch basin.

9 . A kit for installing a catch basin trap; the kit comprising:

a.) a device comprising a shank connecting a handle on one end and jaw-like arms on an opposite end, wherein the handle end of the shank further comprises a lever capable of actuating the jaw-like arms for snap-action installation of a catch basin trap; and

b.) a catch basin trap.