Patent ID: 6955499
Filing Date: 2005-10-18
Classification: E02D

Abstract:
1. A utility access device, comprising: a) elongated upper and lower sleeves, telescopically coupled to one another, and being displacable with respect to one another so that the sleeves together have an adjustable length; b) the upper sleeve having a horizontal lower end and an inclined upper edge with an angle with respect to the lower end greater than 0 degrees; c) an angled ring, rotatably and directly disposed on the inclined upper edge of the upper sleeve; d) the angled ring having upper and lower opposite edges forming an angle therebetween greater than 0 degrees, the lower edge of the angled ring being directly disposed on the inclined upper edge of the upper sleeve; e) a cover, removably and directly disposed on the angled ring; f) the ring being rotatable with respect to the upper sleeve between at least two different orientations, including: