US4915055A
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Conduit locator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-12-02
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Granted: 1990-04-10
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Expires: 2008-12-02
Abstract
Abstract This conduit locator is designed to indicate the location of an end of a conduit after concrete is poured over the conduit. Primarily, it consists of an adhesive tape having a multiple number of spaced rods adhered so as to extend from an edge of the tape, and the tape is adhered to the open end of the conduit which may be plugged or covered with out interfering with the rods extending upward. The rods are of a springy plastic and protrude upward after the concrete is poured over the conduit enabling the end of the conduit to be located beneath the surface of the concrete.
Inventors
- 👤 Edmund J. Ptashinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:35
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; H; H02; H02G; H02G9/00; H02G9/02; H02G9/025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S116/00; Y10S116/14; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24777
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A conduit locator which comprises: (a) an adhesive tape adhesively attachable to an end of a plugged conduit prior to covering said conduit with concrete and other material; and (b) a plurality of springy rods secured to said tape so as to protrude upwardly through a top surface of said concrete and other material after said concrete and other material is poured, thereby serving to indicate the location of said end of said conduit beneath said top surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A conduit locator which comprises: (a) an adhesive tape adhesively attachable to an end of a plugged conduit prior to covering said conduit with concrete and other material; and (b) a plurality of springy rods secured to said tape so as to protrude upwardly through a top surface of said concrete and other material after said concrete and other material is poured, thereby serving to indicate the location of said end of said conduit beneath said top surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
92 words
A conduit locator as set forth in claim 1, wherein said plurality of springy rods are equally spaced apart and are fixedly secured in said adhesive which is adhered to one side of said tape such that ends of said rods project from one longitudinal side edge of said tape, whereby the ends of said rods may spring upward through said top surface of said concrete and other material after said concrete and other material is poured, enabling said conduit to be located beneath the surface of said concrete and other material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
A conduit locator as set forth in claim 1, wherein said plurality of springy rods are equally spaced apart and are integrally a part of and attached to one side of said tape, and ends of said rods project from one longitudinal side edge of said tape, whereby the ends of said rods may spring upward through said top surface of said concrete and other material after said concrete and other material is poured, enabling said conduit to be located beneath the surface of said concrete and other material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-04-09 | 1993-10-09 | 1994-04-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-09 | 1997-10-09 | 1998-04-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-09 | 2001-10-09 | 2002-04-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |