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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7870867 | Curb box lock A curb box lock that includes a body portion and a plurality of slidably extendable claws within the body portion. The claws being extendable from the body portion to selectively engage side walls of a curb box. The lock also includes an adjustment mechanism operati... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7503339 | Cover for lift stations A cover assembly for a lift station is disclosed. The cover assembly includes a cover in which an access opening, a cable passageway and a vent are defined. The cable passageway has one end that connects to the access opening and another end that opens to an exterio... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7325568 | Sprinkler valve manifold A one-piece manifold for use in a sprinkler valve assembly includes an intake pipe having a water inlet and a plurality of ports adapted for fluid connection to inlets of a plurality of respective sprinkler valve assemblies. An outlet is attached to the intake, such... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322563 | Arrangement for securing in-ground water valves Underground water valves having square operating nuts, such as but not limited to critical water valves which control different pressure zones or different demand areas, are secured by a shielding cap, each of which have a recess that receives a valve operating nut ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7213715 | Hoisting apparatus for use at a manhole A hoisting apparatus (10) for use at a manhole (1), comprising a supporting mast and a jib crane (14) connected at an angle to an upper end portion (16) of the supporting mast (12). The jib crane (14) has a front member (... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7093608 | Vacuum pressure breaker and freeze protection for a water flushing system A water flushing system for a pressurized subterranean water distribution system includes an inlet conduit for receiving pressurized water from the subterranean water distribution system; an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet conduit for discharging pressurized w... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7036402 | Water main T-bar and adaptor A torque applying tool with a removable adaptor for actuating an underground valve of a fluid-carrying conduit, such as a water main, gas line, petroleum pipeline, etc. The adaptor has a hollow cylindrical sleeve for receiving an elongate rod of a T-bar tool, the ro... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028703 | Buried fluid line casing enclosed valve guard A guard for a valve upon a buried fluid line prevents earth entering the opposed arches or the bottom of a conventional casing during installation about and above the valve permitting access after filling of the excavated cavity for the fluid line. Alignment of the ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7004677 | Enhanced irrigation valve platform assembly A valve containment assembly for an irrigation system may have a first side wall unit, a grate, a second side wall unit, and a lid. The first side wall unit may be disposed on the floor of a hole. The grate may be positioned in the first side wall unit to support a ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6936762 | Cable protector A device for installing a cable into a raceway member is disclosed. The device includes an elongate member having a first end portion and a second end portion adjacent to the first end portion. The second end portion is adapted to removably engage the raceway member... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6931893 | Locking device for a meter socket A lock assembly has a clip, a base, a body, and an interlocking mechanism. The lock assembly is for an enclosure, such as an electrical meter socket with a box, having a side wall and a cover. The clip has a “U” shaped portion for encircling the side wall of the... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932099 | Configurable valve-electrical box for underground conduit system to distribute water to landscaping An improved landscape watering system is provided that simplifies the installation and maintenance of multiple underground water control valves, that permits the on-site configuration of valve-electrical boxes, that limits egress of insects and other living creature... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6886577 | Product identification rings for below ground storage tanks A colored ring immovably associated with an inlet of an underground tank to enhance the identification of the material in the underground tank. The ring can be bolted to the inlet or engaged with adhesive to the inlet. The ring can be formed as a substantially conti... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6834662 | Irrigation system apparatus, and related method An improved apparatus and method are provided for irrigation systems such as automated sprinkler systems. A pre-assembled housing or valve box includes an inlet for receiving water and one or more outlets for distribution of water to other components in the irrigati... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6820646 | Installation for measuring and displaying fluid volume and corresponding use for maintaining below frostline and accessible valving and metering equipment The invention concerns an installation for measuring and displaying protected against risks of being frozen, comprising a fluid metering assembly (1) connected to a fluid supply pipe (2) and a fluid outlet pipe (3). Said fluid metering assembly ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6772782 | Cable routing in wastewater lift station A modular well for a wastewater lift station includes multiple well sections. Each of the well sections has at least one mating feature allowing it to be joined to at least one other well section and to form a liquid tight seal. The well is formed by vertically mati... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6722813 | Road network device with articulated cover A rigid anti-theft cover (3), for covering of shafts leading to underground mains-water systems, hingedly mounted on a frame (1) with two side edges (32A, 32B) bearing two projecting parts (30A, 30B) and engaging into two ce... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6712086 | Above ground meter box An above ground meter box comprising a housing, a removable housing cap, openings on the housing, an adapter pipe, a meter, a annular ring and tubing. A below-ground annular ring is located on the bottom of the housing. A removable housing cap is attached to the top... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6644342 | Modular integrated wastewater lift station construction kit A modular well for a wastewater lift station includes multiple well sections. Each of the well sections has at least one mating feature allowing it to be joined to at least one other well section and to form a liquid tight seal. The well is formed by vert... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6616371 | Cover for in-ground meter enclosures used in traffic loading conditions, and method for making A cover for in-ground meter enclosures used in traffic loading conditions employs a relatively thin plate member formed of a ductile iron alloy and is dimensioned to extend laterally across a top opening of an in-ground meter enclosure. A plurality of rel... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6561215 | Natural gas wellhead enclosure An enclosure for natural gas wellheads includes a fixed enclosure portion and a removable enclosure portion. The removable enclosure portion facilitates access to the wellhead, while the fixed enclosure portion protects the wellhead's computer and meter s... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6536462 | Fire hydrant cover A cover is provided for selectively covering and uncovering a fire hydrant or the like so that the hydrant is protected and easily located and maintained. The cover has an upper cover portion formed to enclose the fire hydrant when positioned over the fir... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6484740 | Blower assembly for gas wells A preassembled gas well blower assembly includes a platform which supports a blower above the ground. An inlet pipe had an outlet end connected to the blower inlet and extends downwardly through the support surface to an inlet end . An outlet pipe has an ... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6484748 | Water pedestal A water pedestal for supplying water to a recreational vehicle. The water pedestal includes a housing having a tubular wall, an open lower end and an open upper end. A flexible conduit is located substantially within the housing, the flexible conduit havi... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6474358 | Fire hydrant safety box A fire hydrant safety box provides a user with a product that could be used to surround and protect fire hydrants from physical damage. The fire hydrant safety box includes a tubular member has an upper edge, a lower edge and a peripheral wall that extend... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6460563 | Irrigation system apparatus, and related method An improved apparatus and method are provided for irrigation systems such as automated sprinkler systems. A pre-assembled housing or valve box includes an inlet for receiving water and one or more outlets for distribution of water to other components in t... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6435204 | Fuel dispensing system Dispensing system for automotive fuel including a casing mounted within the ground and containing a fuel flow meter and an associated valve. The meter is linked by a fuel line to a fuel tank. An above-ground structure is provided for supporting a dispensi... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6357962 | Cover for in-ground meter enclosures used in traffic loading conditions, and method for making A cover for in-ground meter enclosures used in traffic loading conditions employs a relatively thin plate member formed of a ductile iron alloy and is dimensioned to extend laterally across a top opening of an in-ground meter enclosure. A plurality of rel... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6263903 | Arrangement for underground stop valve An arrangement intended for a stop valve (1) comprises a tubular member (9). The stop valve (1) is located in the ground (2) and has a valve housing (11) and a valve bonnet (12) fixed thereto with the aid of a fixing means (14), said valve bonnet having a... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6116813 | Cover for in-ground meter enclosures used in traffic loading conditions, and method for making A cover for in-ground meter enclosures used in traffic loading conditions employs a relatively thin plate member formed of a ductile iron alloy and is dimensioned to extend laterally across a top opening of an in-ground meter enclosure. A plurality of rel... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6035887 | Valve assembly A valve housing assembly for use with permanent watering systems for yards, gardens, etc. The watering system includes underground substantially rigid conduits for supplying water to the system and delivering water to the delivery units. The valve assembl... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6009897 | Valve lock The present invention relates to a valve lock for blocking access to a valve mounted in an access pipe. The valve lock includes a key housing and a key for actuating a valve lock mechanism. The key housing has a diameter less than the inner diameter of th... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5996612 | Apparatus for elevating a meter enclosure cover The present invention is directed to an apparatus for elevating a cover for a meter enclosure that may be buried in the ground. The apparatus includes first and second coaxial, right circular cylinders, the first cylinder including a protruding member ext... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5983925 | Dirt free valve A dirt free valve with a valve (12) of assorted sizes inside of a molded casing (16) with inlet (24) and outlet (26) to accomodate various sized pipe for the flow of different materials, with drainage holes in the bottom (20) and a cover (10) that can be ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5975122 | Replaceable flow-control assembly for use in a fluid flow line A single-piece flow-control assembly is configured to be disposed within a pit assembly in a manner which allows the flow-control assembly to be easily and quickly removed and replaced. The flow-control assembly includes one or more rigidly connected regu... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5950654 | Adaptor tools and method to expose valve This invention relates to an adaptor having one end for activating a valve and another end for connection to a rod said adaptor including a socket at said one end to register with said valve for operating said valve, and including a slot at said other end... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5934315 | Waste water access chamber assemblage A molded, polyethylene wastewater chamber assemblage to be assembled and placed below ground level to receive, collect, and transfer wastewater to a treatment plant. The chamber has pipe spigots extending horizontally from its opposing bottom ends that re... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5899222 | Ball valve control system The present invention relates to an improved ball valve assembly which is adapted to be fitted into a water delivery device such as a spigot or fire hydrant. More specifically, the ball valve assembly is specifically installed and adapted for remote contr... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5871030 | Curb box locking device A curb box locking device has a core unit with a head at its upper end and a foot at its lower end. A sleeve surrounds and is shiftable axially in relation to the core unit. Claw members are carried on the core unit for pivotal movement through side openi... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5794644 | Adaptor tools and method to expose valve This invention relates to an adaptor for activating a valve, the adaptor includes a socket at one end thereof to register with the valve, the socket including at least one displaceable engageable ball plunger for gripping the valve when the socket is urge... | 08/18/1998 |
