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US 2001/0019059 A1Published application
Toby box
OwnerClaudio Petronelliinventor
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Abstract
A toby box for use in housing a toby (a stopcock), other type of valve, a meter or other object in the ground has an annular housing having an opening defined by a peripheral rim at its upper end. A hinge pivotally connects a lid to an inside part of the rim so that the lid can be opened and closed. A drainage passage is provided below the hinge whereby liquid and detritis entering about the hinge can drain or be washed away from the hinge to the interior of the housing. This helps prevent a build up of detritis about the hinge interfering with its operation.
Claims20
A toby box comprising:
- an annular housing having an opening at its upper end, which upper end is defined by a peripheral rim;
- a lid;
- a hinge pivotally connecting the lid to an inside part of the rim whereby the lid can be swung between a closed position across the opening and an open position raised substantially clear of the opening;
- and
- a drainage passage below the hinge whereby liquid and detritus entering about the hinge can drain or be washed away from the hinge to the interior of the housing.
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