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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 01, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2023
Afl Telecommunications Llc, Duncan, SC (US);
Andru Bramblett, Montrose, AL (US);
Erick Crosby, Magnolia Springs, AL (US);
Dustin Nolen, Mount Olive, AL (US);
Raymond G. Thompson, Hoover, AL (US);
AFL Telecommunications LLC, Duncan, SC (US);
Abstract
A folding, flared utility vault or enclosure that may be used to protect public utility valves, electrical cables, switches, fiber optic cables, or the like is provided. The system generally comprises a base box having a front panel, back panel, and side panels. Alternative embodiments may further comprise an extension box having a front extension panel, back extension panel, and side extension panels. The various panels of the base box and extension box may have flared bottoms that prevent removal after installation. Additionally, a user may attach extension boxes to the base box to increase the amount of storage area within the system.