Patent ID: 7313889
Filing Date: 2008-01-01
Classification: E01C,E02D

Abstract:
1. A template for gauging vertical and horizontal dimensions of an open upper end of a below-ground structure upon which a selected permanent ground-level member having a sidewall extending from a bottom edge to an upper edge is installed, so as to position the upper edge of the ground-level member in proper vertical orientation with respect to an intended level of a completed road and the bottom edge of the ground level member in proper horizontal orientation with respect to the below-ground structure, the template comprising a polymeric impermeable single-piece body substantially lighter in density than the permanent ground-level member, the body having: a height-gauging sidewall upwardly extending between an upper edge and a bottom edge, the sidewall having a vertical dimension substantially equal to a corresponding vertical dimension of the sidewall of the permanent ground-level member; and a lateral-gauging flange extending substantially orthogonally outward from the bottom edge and configured to securely engage the open upper end of the below-ground structure, the flange having an outside edge defining a horizontal dimension substantially equal to a corresponding horizontal dimension defined by the bottom edge of the permanent ground-level member, whereby temporary placement of the template upon the upper end of the below-ground structure permits horizontal and vertical modification of the upper end of the below-ground structure to be performed so that proper joining of the permanent ground-level member with the below-ground structure can be achieved with a top surface of the permanent ground-level member in full alignment with the intended configuration of the completed road and without repetitive placement, removal and replacement thereof.