US2009211170A1PendingUtilityA1

Inground marker for a subterranean object, such as a septic tank

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Feb 26, 2008Filed: Feb 26, 2008Published: Aug 27, 2009
Est. expiryFeb 26, 2028(~1.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Albert A. Burlando
E02D 29/14
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Abstract

An inground marker for a subterranean object, such as a septic tank, includes an imitation paving stone molded from a plastic material in the general shape of an inverted rectangular pan having a substantially planar top surface. The top surface has a recessed area or depression in which an insert bearing a message indicating the presence of a subterranean object is secured.

Claims

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1 . An inground marker comprising:
 an imitation paving stone, said imitation paving stone having a substantially planar top surface and sides depending from said substantially planar top surface, said substantially planar top surface further having a depression therein; and   an insert, said insert bearing a message indicating the presence of a subterranean object below, said insert being secured within said depression on said substantially planar top surface.   
   
   
       2 . An inground marker as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said sides slope away from said substantially planar top surface at an oblique angle. 
   
   
       3 . An inground marker as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising circumferential rim extending outwardly from said sides. 
   
   
       4 . An inground marker as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said depression has a circular shape. 
   
   
       5 . An inground marker as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said insert is of metal. 
   
   
       6 . An inground marker as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said insert is in the shape of a disc. 
   
   
       7 . An inground marker as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said message is embossed into said insert. 
   
   
       8 . An inground marker as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said imitation paving stone is molded from a plastic material. 
   
   
       9 . An inground marker as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein said plastic material is high-density polyethylene (HDPE). 
   
   
       10 . An inground marker as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein said metal is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, brass, and stainless steel.

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