Depth indicator device for protecting a buried asset

Abstract

The disclosure provides a depth indicator device for protecting a buried infrastructure asset, such as a water or gas supply pipeline or an electrical conduit. The device comprises an elongate member having an end region configured to be secured to an infrastructure asset below ground. The elongate member is configured to extend upwards from the infrastructure asset a predetermined distance towards a surface of the ground. When exposed during excavation of the infrastructure asset, the elongate member is adapted to indicate a distance to and/or a further depth of the buried infrastructure asset. The disclosure also provides a kit comprising a fixture or a fitting for a pipeline, such as a ferrule for a water supply pipeline or a gas supply pipeline, and an adapter for connecting a depth indicator device according to the disclosure to the fixture or fitting.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.