Patent ID: 7694641
Filing Date: 2010-04-13
Classification: E01F

Abstract:
1. A marking apparatus for marking the location of a fire hydrant or other utilities fixtures buried under a layer of snow on an outdoor surface, comprising a mast-holding bracket comprising a hollow pipe, means for removably securing said pipe to said fire hydrant or other utilities fixtures and an elongated mast removably received in said hollow pipe, said mast extending generally vertically upwardly from said fire hydrant or other utilities fixture when so received in said hollow pipe and comprising a solid cylindrical flexible core, indicator means secured adjacent the upper end of said core for indicating said location and a flexible plastic cylindrical outer shell for slidably mounting coaxially on the core, further comprising fastening means for securing said mast to said pipe; wherein said mast has a length whereby said indicator means is located above said snow layer when said mast is so received in said hollow pipe and wherein said fastening means for securing said mast to said pipe comprises piercing means for piercing through said plastic outer shell and into said core.