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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8051873 | Wet well pumping system and method of installing and servicing the system A wet well pumping system and a method of installing and servicing the same in a wet well include mounting a pair of bent elbows having pump inlets and riser outlets on an alignment platform having a centerline, configuring the riser outlets to extend along longitud... | 11/08/2011 |
| 7370663 | Barrier device for fluid system cover A new and useful barrier device for a utility system cover is provided. The barrier device is designed to be coupled to a utility system cover (e.g. a water meter cover), in a way that effectively seals the opening in the cover against ingress of dirt, debris, anima... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7347070 | Locking access box cover A locking access box cover includes an access box cover having a key aperture and a locking mechanism coupled to the access box cover. The locking mechanism includes a base plate, a guide plate coupled to the base plate and a rotating mechanism operatively coupled b... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7341398 | Lift-assisted manhole cover A lift-assisted manhole cover assembly with a flush surface and external pivot shaft. The cover includes a mounting tab that extends beyond the general periphery of the cover. The mounting tab may be connected to a shaft that is threadedly engaged with the frame. A ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7275274 | Water meter accessing tool system A water meter accessing tool system includes a housing containing a water meter. A cover is mounted on the housing and is positionable over the housing in a closed configuration covering the water meter. The cover has an opening extending therethrough. A rod is atta... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7266926 | Temporary ground-level member and method for positioning below-ground structures A template for temporary placement on the open upper end of a below-ground structure, including a body matching key dimensions of a permanent ground-level member to be installed, the body having an open bottom to engage the open upper end of the below-ground structu... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7255124 | Quick coupler anchor The quick coupler anchor includes an anchor body having a pair of vertical plates extending generally at right angles one to the other and spaced from one another. Planes containing the plates, when extended, intersect along a vertical line offset from the center ax... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7201533 | Sewer grate locking mechanism and method of installing same A conventional sewer grate has a locking mechanism for preventing removal of the grate from its mounting frame by unauthorized persons. The locking mechanism includes a grate hold-down device, a threaded nut attached to the mounting frame below the hold-down device,... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7144189 | Locking cover for wells and underground tanks A locking cover apparatus for an opening in the ground is disclosed. The apparatus can be retro-fitted to an existing ground opening, or can be newly constructed ground opening fitted with the apparatus of the present invention. The apparatus features a keyed lock t... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7117883 | Valve key alignment assembly for curb stop box A self-aligning curb box assembly is provided. The curb box includes a cylindrical conduit extending from the ground surface downwardly and has a detachable cover at its upper, surface end. The conduit has an inverted “U” shaped passageway formed at its lower en... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7094000 | Socket hinged construction casting assembly A joint suitable for construction castings having a frame and a lid or cover, such as manholes, grates, trench drains, hatches and the like, and construction castings incorporating the same. No tools are necessary to separate the joint. An enlarged head located on a... | 08/22/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6994489 | Utility cover system A utility cover system for preventing water and silt leakage into a utility entrance within a road surface. The utility cover system includes an outer frame having an opening defined by an inner tapered edge, and a wedge cover having an outer tapered edge that fits ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6971534 | Disposable oil filter cover A cover for a disposable oil filter. The cover includes a flexible insert for inserting into the flow hole of the oil filter, a cover plate fitting around the insert for pressing against the oil filter seal, and a fastener for retaining the plate against the filter ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6935360 | Fire hydrant protective cover and visibility marker A fire hydrant protective cover and visibility marker comprising a hollow body having an interior space, a cap portion, middle portion and bottom portion, the bottom portion having an opening for accessing the interior space. ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6802337 | Valve can extension Apparatus and methods are provided for the extension of access conduits to access underground valves and the like. A valve can extension comprising a tubular member having an extension riser portion at one end and an inwardly tapered portion at the other end. The ex... | 10/12/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6749080 | Underground utility housing An adjustable underground utility housing with a lid for access from above ground is disclosed and comprises a housing formed with upstanding wall portions defining a cavity having an upper opening to support a lid and a bottom opening. The housing has utility pipin... | 06/15/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6634374 | In ground hose well A corrosion resistant enclosure adapted to be recessed below the ground which allows a covering lid to be placed about an opening at the upper end of the housing substantially parallel to the surrounding terrain. The housing is preferably cylindrically sh... | 10/21/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6536471 | Low-cost stream switching system A novel stream switching system includes a unitary housing having a common stream path for a multitude of fluid streams from, for example, a process pipeline. A set of solenoids or other switches attached to the housing directly controls the flow of each ... | 03/25/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6202675 | Lift station flood control system A sewage lift station comprises a lawn trim ring set having a top cap and a reducer ring. The top cap is removably fastened to the reducer ring, and the reducer ring is fastened to a flange on the tank of the sewage lift station. The top cap has a recess ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6036401 | Roadway access device and method of using same A roadway access device such as manhole cover, a storm drain, or a utility valve box which facilitates road paving and grinding operations. The access device includes a riser assembly having an inverted frustoconical top portion that minimizes frictional ... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6029684 | Sewer inspection chamber with back-flow prevention valve An inspection chamber for use in sanitary sewer systems has an integral back-flow prevention valve. The valve can be installed through an access pipe with the inspection chamber in place underground. The valve does not interfere with the installation or r... | 02/29/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5983916 | Upgrade of below grade fill to at grade fill A method of upgrading a below grade fill to prevent accidental release harmful materials from contaminating the soil below grade.... | 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 |
| 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 |
| 5826609 | Sewer inspection chamber with back-flow prevention valve and method and apparatus for installing valve in sewer inspection chamber An inspection chamber for use in sanitary sewer systems has an integral back-flow prevention valve. The valve can be installed through an access pipe with the inspection chamber in place underground. The valve does not interfere with the installation or r... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5803125 | Adjustable valve box A vertically adjustable valve box for providing access to underground valves includes a first member having a tubular section with a bell and a peripheral flange disposed at a distal end. A second member has a tubular section with a bell and a flange disp... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5775365 | Flood protection sewer backflow control valve and adapter assembly The present invention relates to a basement sewer backflow control valve with adapter. A valve such as a ball valve is positioned a sewer line under the floor of a basement with an adapter extending vertically through the basement floor providing a means ... | 07/07/1998 |
