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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9284711
APP PUB NO 20140286703A1
SERIAL NO

14295542

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A concrete lid for an in-ground utilities box includes a plastic reinforcement structure filled with concrete. The plastic reinforcement structure includes one or more plastic sidewalls that protect the edges of the lid from damage. The upper and lower surfaces of the lid are exposed concrete (with the exception of the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls). The one or more plastic sidewalls laterally surround a plastic reinforcement grid, which is centrally located between the upper and lower edges of the one or more plastic sidewalls. The one or more plastic sidewalls can be integrally formed with the plastic reinforcement grid. The plastic reinforcement grid reinforces the concrete lid, eliminating the need for separate reinforcement material. Support struts can be used to support the plastic reinforcement grid while wet concrete is being poured into the plastic reinforcing structure.

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  • OLDCASTLE PRECAST, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Appelblom, Paul H Atherton, US 5 138
Freeman, Eric C Lodi, US 6 154
Jurich, Mark J Pleasanton, US 7 179
Jurich, Paul A Pleasanton, US 5 138
Ott, Wolfgang Antioch, US 43 871
Reed, Jon R Oakdale, US 7 179
Swartz, Rickey G Grass Valley, US 5 138

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