Patent ID: 6095081
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: E01F,H02G

Abstract:
A location marker for underground utility lines, comprising:an elongated casing including an interior cavity, a top end, and a bottom end, the casing being disposed to be inserted into a ground surface at a point located above an underground utility line; wherein the bottom end of the casing is provided with a plurality of fixed outwardly projecting horizontally disposed spaced ears whereby upward movement of the casing is inhibited;a ground flange attached to the top end of the casing and being disposed to extend out from the casing, the ground flange having an under surface disposed to rest on the ground surface and an upper surface wherein the under surface of the ground flange carries a plurality of spaced downwardly disposed fins; andan elongated rod having a top end and a bottom, the rod being received in the interior cavity of the casing, the rod being movable between a lowered storage position and a raised warning position, wherein a person preparing to excavate an area near the underground utility line may visually observe the rod in the raised warning position and recognize that a utility line is located vertically below the rod.