Riser extension and cover

Abstract

An access device for a tank or other similar device or area to be accessed that is underground, includes a riser extension and an access cover. The riser extension is preferably slightly larger in diameter then the underground area to be accessed. The access cover fits around or in the riser extension and is recessed slightly below the ground level, allowing loam, grass and other ground material to be placed inside and on top of the access cover in the recessed area. When it is necessary to access the tank cover or other area to be accessed, lifting devices such as hooks or loops are utilized to remove the access cover, including any grass, loam, etc. located in the cover. When access to the desired area is complete, the access cover, including the grass and loam, is placed back over the riser extension.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to remote access housings and more particularly, to remote access housings having a riser and a cover. BACKGROUND INFORMATION [0002] Conventional drainage and septic systems, for example, typically include underground components that require periodic access for cleaning or servicing. Most notably, septic tanks are typically pumped out every few years or even, in some cases, annually or more frequently. Other components of septic systems such as distribution boxes also often require periodic servicing. [0003] Typically, these components are located underground, buried from several inches to several feet. In order to gain access to such underground components, workers commonly use metal rods or the like to first locate the component and then must remove the dirt above the component. This process is labor-intensive, and often workers must remove dirt over a fairly wide area to locate the lid of the component, or an access opening in ...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] In another embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the base portion of the protective cover is greater than the cross-sectional area of the top end of the upper portion of the riser extension. Furthermore, the wall portion of the protective cover is positioned along the perimeter of the base of the protective cover. The protective cover may also include a mounting device, such as a channel, protrusion, or rib to aid in positioning the protective cover onto the riser extension.

Problems solved by technology

This process is labor-intensive, and often workers must remove dirt over a fairly wide area to locate the lid of the component, or an access opening in the lid.

Obviously, the conventional methods of locating and gaining access to underground drainage and septic components is time consuming, expensive, and often result in a large area of dirt and loam in a lawn.

Such attempts have been less than successful in that ceramic chimney assemblies are expensive, heavy, and difficult to handle which leads to labor-intensive and expensive installation.

Furthermore, the workers must still dig in the lawn, thus disturbing the grass and creating an eye sore.

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