Abstract: A coupling for a fire hydrant-fire hose connection includes a first coupling member attached to the fire hydrant and a second coupling member attached to the fire hose wherein both the first and second coupling use a Storz connector. A butterfly valve is mounted within the first coupling to prevent access to the interior of the hydrant and a readily removable cover is placed over the first coupling member to shield the member when the hydrant is not in use.

Abstract: A tamperproof fire hydrant which can only be operated with the use of a special operating tool thus preventing the opening of the hydrant by unauthorized persons for unauthorized use. Additionally the tubular hold-down nut for the operating nut is so designed to prevent unauthorized disassembly of the hydrant by unauthorized personnel. To prevent unauthorized use or unauthorized disassembly the polygonal shaped operating nut is concealed by a dome shaped cap covering both the hold-down nut and the operating nut, the cap being freely rotatable with respect thereto. The dome shaped cap permits only limited access to the operating nut. Additionally the hold-down nut for the operating nut is also protected in this manner and is provided with a specifically shaped outer surface which requires a special tool usable only when the dome shaped cap for the operating nut is removed.

Abstract: The casing of the invention comprises a fixed part 1 fixedly mounted to the post 10 below the zone to be protected, this fixed part comprising, on one side of post 10, a support structure 14; a mobile part 15 for covering, in the closed position, the upper part of the post; a mechanical connection mounted between the support structure 14 and the mobile part 15; and an assistance device 22 adapted to exert a force tending to drive the mobile part during its upward movement.

Abstract: A tamperproof fire hydrant which can only be operated with use of a special operating means or tool thus preventing the opening of the hydrant by unauthorized persons for unauthorized use. The hydrant is provided with the usual polygonal end portion of the rotatable operating nut extending out of the top closure member. A dome shaped cap is mounted on the polygonal end portion of the operating nut for free rotation relative thereto, the dome shaped cap having a skirt with the lower edge thereof spaced from the tubular hold down nut or top closure member of the fire hydrant to provide a limited access space to the polygonal end portion for reception of the special operating means. The special operating means is also capable of being used as a tool to remove the nozzle cap off of the usual nozzle and to install the hose coupling on the nozzle.

Abstract: A disc-shaped inner member engages the valve stem. The inner member has a smooth uninterrupted exterior surface, except for a pair of spaced conical projections. An annular outer member is freely rotatably mounted around the inner member and has two peripheral slots. The actuator has a cap assembly receiving cavity including a pair of conical recesses adapted to engage the projections. Inwardly extending parts from spaced side portions are adapted to pass through the peripheral slots in the outer member and lodge thereunder to permit rotation of the valve stem.

Abstract: A tamper-proof cover for the operating nut of a fire hydrant comprising a housing and an operating member. The housing has an internal flange and is adapted to be positioned on the bonnet of the hydrant over and around the operating nut so that the operating nut is substantially concealed. The operating member has an opening therein for receiving the nut and is adapted to be placed on the operating nut within the housing. The operating member opening has a shape generally corresponding to that of the nut for preventing relative rotation between the operating member and the operating nut when the operating member is on the nut. A screw secures the operating member against removal from the operating nut. The flange of the housing is engageble with the operating member when the latter is secured to the nut for preventing removal of the housing from the bonnet. Also disclosed is a socket for turning the operating member and operating nut.

Abstract: A cup-shaped cover for a fire hydrant includes an opening therethrough for rotatably receiving a special tool that opens and closes the fire hydrant valve. In order to provide for complete drainage, at least two channels are formed in the top surface of the cover. The channels slope downwardly from a location proximate the valve stem of the fire hydrant to a location opposite a portion of the valve body.

Abstract: A magnetically locked fluid valve having a particular utility in a fire hydrant to prevent unauthorized usage thereof. The fire hydrant includes an operating nut mounted on top of one end of a hydrant actuator shaft, and a magnetic lock is located in immediate proximity thereto. A shaped magnet is adapted to be placed around the actuator shaft adjacent to the magnetic lock, after which a wrench can be applied to the operating nut to control operation of the fire hydrant. The magnetic lock includes magnetic tumblers which are shifted in position in response to placement of the magnet on the actuator shaft. The actuator shaft includes an upper section coupled to the operating nut and a lower section coupled to the hydrant valve. The magnetic lock is positioned between the upper and lower shaft sections, and the upper shaft section is freely rotatable relative to the lower section when the magnet is removed, but is locked relative thereto when the magnet is positioned thereon.

Abstract: A multilobe bonnet is provided for the upper end of a fire hydrant with the multiple lobes thereof projecting upwardly from the bonnet at points spaced about and radially outwardly from the conventional pentagonal upper terminal end of the hydrant valve control rod, the upper terminal end projecting above the upper surfaces of the bonnet disposed centrally between the upwardly projecting lobes disposed thereabout. In addition, the side outlet closure caps of the hydrant are formed in a similar manner with the lobes on the bonnet preventing the engagement of a convention wrench with the valve control rod upper terminal end and the lobes on the closure caps similarly preventing engagement of conventional wrenches with the central pentagonal projections on the caps.

Abstract: The operating stem of a hydrant is protectively surrounded by a steel collar which upstands considerably above such stem so that only a special deep socket for a wrench can be used to engage and turn the stem. When the hydrant is without a weather guard the collar is fixedly welded directly to the bonnet and has side openings to permit solid objects and water to escape from within and not interfere with the turning of the stem. Where the hydrant has a weather guard, a flanged adapter is welded directly to the bonnet to cover the weather guard and the collar has a flanged lower end whereby it is held in place axially by the adapted but is free to rotate.

Abstract: A tamper resistant valve actuator for a fire hydrant has a bullet shaped nose presenting a nongrippable conical surface. Three equally spaced shallow recesses are provided in the conical surface at a common elevation. A special wrench includes radially projecting set screws adapted for complementary fit within the recesses and adjustable tightening thereto for operating the valve stem. The actuator is designed for installation on conventional hydrant assemblies and in substitution of the existing pentagon head operating nut. In a modified embodiment, the valve operating nut is provided with a valve stem socket for compatibility with another form of hydrant assembly. In addition, the wrench receiving recesses are placed in a variant pattern.

Abstract: A frost-proof fire hydrant of the type wherein the valve is biased to its closed position by the fluid pressure in the shoe. The fire hydrant includes improved means disposed in the bonnet and cooperating with the valve stem for maintaining the valve in the closed position in the event of decreased water pressure in the shoe.

Abstract: A tamperproof cap assembly for a hydrant having a valve stem rod which in one embodiment is displaceable in elevation within the hydrant housing without rotation of the valve stem rod about its axis. The assembly includes a cap adapted to cover the outlet port in the hydrant housing. The cap is provided with a stem. A locking means secured to the valve stem rod engages the cap stem when the valve stem rod is in a first position and the cap stem is displaced toward the valve stem rod. The locking means releases the cap stem when the valve stem rod is displaced in elevation from the first position to a second position without rotation of the valve stem rod about its axis. The cap is provided with a pair of unthreaded facing annular walls which define an annular channel for receiving the hydrant nozzle.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a fire hydrant protection device which prevents unauthorized individuals from tampering with or operating fire hydrants. In one form the protection device provides an outlet cap member provided with a projection suitable for engagement by a special wrench such as for removal or installation of the cap and a cover member movably associated therewith which includes provisions preventing access to the cap member projection by conventional tools thus insuring that only authorized individuals will be able to remove the device. In another form, the device is designed to be installed over the valve actuating mechanism so as to similarly prevent access thereto by individuals not having the special wrench.

Abstract: A fire hydrant of either the "dry" barrel type or the "wet" barrel type having an improved means of locking a replaceable hydrant nozzle to the hydrant barrel. The means for locking the hydrant nozzle to the boss of the hydrant barrel prevents removal of the nozzle by unauthorized personnel and it includes an elongated rod member having teeth thereon extending generally transverse of a longitudinal axis of the rod member, the rod member being wedged in a particular manner between the hydrant barrel and the hydrant nozzle after the hydrant nozzle has been inserted therein to a predetermined torque.

Abstract: A tamperproof hydrant lock with a controlled shock absorber. Power transmitting means are mounted on an operating rod extending within a chamber in the hydrant housing. A spring is mounted between the power transmitting means and the hydrant housing. First and second hydraulic means operatively associated with the power transmitting means control gradual opening and closing of the hydrant valve over first and second delay intervals of time respectively.

Abstract: A fire hydrant comprising a barrel member having an open upper end with an apertured type closure member detachably secured thereto, the apertured top closure member including a generally flat plate portion and a downwardly extending annular portion. The top closure member is secured to the barrel member by bolt means arcuately spaced therearound and the closure member together with the operating nut define a lubricant reservoir for lubricating the hydrant valve stem and cooperating operating nut. A hold-down nut received in the apertured top closure member holds the operating nut relative to the closure member for rotation and an inverted dish-shaped weather cap is threadedly received on the hold-down nut to protect the bolt means holding the closure member on the barrel as well as to protect the access means for the lubricant reservoir.

Abstract: A tamperproof lock with shock absorber for a fire hydrant. A spring is mounted at one end on the fire hydrant housing. Power transmitting means are mounted on a threaded operating rod extending within the housing chamber. Hydraulic means operatively associated with the power transmitting means prevents sudden closing of the hydrant valve. The power transmitting means transmit power to the threaded rod against the spring and the hydraulic means. A swivel plate is freely mounted on the power transmitting means for rotational movement thereon. The swivel plate has a contoured hub portion adapted to fit within an aperture within the fire hydrant bonnet. The hub portion is exposed to the exterior of the bonnet. Power means for applying power substantially along the axis of the threaded rod to move the rod against the spring and the hydraulic means are removably mounted on the bonnet.

Abstract: A tamperproof lock for a fire hydrant. A spring is mounted at one end on the fire hydrant housing. Power transmitting means are mounted on a threaded operating rod extending within the housing chamber. The power transmitting means transmit power to the threaded rod against the spring. A swivel plate is freely mounted on the power transmitting means for rotational movement thereon. The swivel plate has a contoured hub portion adapted to fit within an aperture within the fire hydrant bonnet. The hub portion is exposed to the exterior of the bonnet. Power means for applying power substantially along the axis of the threaded rod to move the rod against the spring are removably mounted on the bonnet. Means for preventing axial and rotational movement of the power means is pivotably connected thereto by means of a double pivot joint.

Abstract: A fire hydrant locking device is disclosed for preventing undesirable tampering, such as turning on the water release at the fire hydrant. The device consists of an imperforate dome encompassing and rotatably attached to a spider which in turn is secured to a known type of fire hydrant. Inside of the apex of the dome is a recess snugly fitting the nut which controls the opening and closing of the water supply through the hydrant. The dome can be rotated, thus turning on the water, only by use of a special wrench which fits into receiving recesses formed on the outer face of the dome.

Abstract: A fire hydrant either of the "wet" barrel type or the "dry" barrel type having an improved hydrant nozzle construction. The barrel of the fire hydrant is provided with an internally threaded boss for receiving a replaceable externally threaded nozzle. Means for locking the nozzle to the boss of the barrel is provided so that the nozzle may not be removed by unauthorized personnel. Sealing means are provided between the nozzle and the boss of the barrel which can not lose its effectiveness due to cold flow and thus will not reduce the gripping effect of the nozzle to the barrel when the nozzle has been threaded therein with an initial torque.

Abstract: A tamper-proof locking system for a standard fire hydrant, one embodiment of which includes a cap assembly that fits over the valve stem of the hydrant and is fastened thereto. The cap assembly cannot be turned to open the valve except by means of a special wrench which is adjustable to securely grip the assembly. In another embodiment, the system includes a cover assembly which replaces a standard hydrant port cover and cannot be taken off the nipple of the port except by the special wrench.