Patent ID: 6543704
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
A protective device for a riser connected to an underground water pipe and sprinkler head attached at a top portion thereof comprising an elongate hollow body member having an upper portion with an upper opening and a lower portion with a lower opening of sufficient size to allow for free passage of a riser and sprinkler head therethrough, each said opening being defined by a rim on respective said upper and lower portion, said body defining an interior space for housing a riser and sprinkler head therein, said space being formed of a sufficient size to be spaced away from a riser and sprinkler head to prevent contact between said body and a riser and sprinkler head in response to an impact on said device by a moving object, said lower portion including a pair of slots formed therein and having open lower portions for positioning said body member over an underground water pipe, said upper portion further including a concave hood member extending laterally outwardly and downwardly of said rim of said upper opening and defining a cavity, said hood member having a lower edge portion for engaging a ground surface to limit downward travel of said device.