Utility marker with integrated nest box
OwnerStephen E Barlowinventor
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Abstract
A utility marker comprises a support pole for placement in the ground at a desired location to be marked. An enhancer, located at the upper end of the support pole, is adapted to designate a particular type of utility line under the ground. The enhancer defines an internal cavity in which a nesting animal may nest. An opening is provided in the enhancer to allow ingress and egress of the nesting animal. Preferably, the enhancer is colored according to a predetermined color scheme to designate the particular type of utility line and may have utility marker indicia located thereon.
Claims14
A utility marker comprising:
- a support pole which is placed in the ground when installed for use at a desired location being marked;
- an enhancer located at the upper end of said support pole, said enhancer designates a particular type of utility line under the ground via at least one of being colored according to a predetermined color scheme designating said particular type of utility line and having utility marker indicia thereon designating said particular type of utility line;
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- the enhancer defines an internal cavity in which a nesting animal nests, said enhancer further defining an opening extending between said internal cavity and an exterior of said enhancer allows ingress and egress of said nesting animal to and from said internal cavity.
A utility marker enhancer mountable to a support pole located in the ground, said enhancer comprising:
- a generally tubular main housing portion colored according to a predetermined color scheme which designates a particular type of utility line;
- said main housing portion defining an internal cavity in which a nesting animal nests;
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- said enhancer further defining an opening extending between said internal cavity and an exterior of the main housing portion allows ingress and egress of said nesting animal to and from said internal cavity;
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- a cap removably attached at an upper end of said main housing portion, said cap provides ventilation for the internal cavity of said main housing portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.