Waterproof labeled cap for end of an irrigation pipe
First Claim
1. In a tube cap assembly that seals an access point of an irrigation system, a top cap comprising:
- opposing first and second surfaces;
a locator component positioned on any of the first or second surfaces, the locator component configured to allow the top cap to be identified from a remote location; and
one or more side surfaces perpendicular to the opposing first and second surfaces, the one or more side surfaces configured to releasably secure the top cap to an irrigation system access point.
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Abstract
A top cap assembly for use with tube cap assemblies in sealing access points in irrigation systems. In one implementation, a top cap is coupled to a locator component to remotely locate the tube cap assembly. The locator component includes a metallic portion, an audible response mechanism, or other device that provides indicia usable to locate the tube cap assembly. In another implementation, the top cap includes an advertisement portion configured to removably receive indicia. The advertisement portion includes a grooved insert which receives a business card or advertising label. In another implementation, the top cap and/or base collar include grooves which receive an O-ring, and a portion of the tube cap assembly compresses against the O-ring to create a watertight seal. In still another implementation, a method to identify one or more indicium of a top cap is provided according to the present invention.
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20 Claims
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1. In a tube cap assembly that seals an access point of an irrigation system, a top cap comprising:
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opposing first and second surfaces;
a locator component positioned on any of the first or second surfaces, the locator component configured to allow the top cap to be identified from a remote location; and
one or more side surfaces perpendicular to the opposing first and second surfaces, the one or more side surfaces configured to releasably secure the top cap to an irrigation system access point. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. In an irrigation system having one or more access points, a tube cap assembly comprising:
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a top cap having opposing top and bottom surfaces, and one or more side surfaces for securing the top cap to an access point;
an advertisement portion positioned on any of the top or bottom surfaces, the advertisement portion being configured to removably receive one or more indicia; and
a base collar configured to receive an irrigation pipe on one end, and to receive the top cap on an opposing end. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. In an irrigation system, a method of configuring one or more top caps, such that the one or more top caps readily provide information pertinent to the irrigation system, comprising:
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affixing one or more removable indicia to an advertising portion of any of a first or second surface of a top cap; and
releasably positioning the top cap about an access point, such that, upon release, the affixed one or more removable indicia are found. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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