Abstract: The invention relates to a valve block, in particular a hydraulic valve block, which comprises a basic body having a base area and a plurality of blind holes, in particular valve bores, and lamellae, having a plurality of valve actuating devices, in particular electromagnets, and having a plurality of connections, in particular hydraulic connections. The invention is distinguished by the fact that the basic body has an encircling sealing surface, running obliquely relative to the base area, for a protective hood, in particular an oil pan.

Abstract: An apparatus to protect the mounting area of casing and a locating profile and optionally a sliding sleeve valve and a flow path is provided from the outside of the valve to the annulus when subsequent attachment of an expanded liner is intended and the expanded liner is to be cemented in place.

Abstract: A protective cover 10 is mounted to the outer surface of a yoke 2 of a canister vent solenoid valve 1 installed near a rear wheel of a vehicle body. A guide groove engaged with fringes of a yoke mounting board 3 is provided in the inner walls of opposite side plates 10b of the cover 10. On the sides of the plates 10b opposite a top plate 10a are provided mounting sections 12 projecting in a direction parallel to the guide groove. At the tips of the sections 12, there are provided claw sections 12a locking edges on the rear of the yoke 2 when the cover 10 is mounted along the groove 11 from the front of the yoke 2. The top plate 10a of the cover 10 is provided with a connector hole 13 passing through a power source connector 5 of the valve 1.

Abstract: A device for covering a water faucet handle, water valve, or water knob to deny access to infants, small children, and those lacking mental discernment. The cover is generally comprised of a bowl portion that is placed over a water faucet handle, water valve, or water knob. The bowl portion is attached to a mounting flange containing a plurality of holes to mount suction cups for adherence to a tub, shower, counter, or similar surface. The device generally features a slot in the lateral wall of the bowl to allow long valve handles to pass through, yet prevent them from being turned by infants. The bowl portion is generally removable using a plurality of spring fingers on the lateral bowl wall to catch on the flange base. The bowl portion may constitute a variety of shapes. An alarm is generally attached to the cover to alert one the cover has been moved. Adherence of this device does not generally require drilling or any other means that would deface the binding surface.

Abstract: A gas valve has housing and a barrier. The housing has a passageway with an upstream port and a downstream port. The barrier is disposed across the passageway and is formed from a material which is porous to compressed gas but which substantially prevents a low-pressure liquid from advancing through the passageway downstream of the barrier. The passageway may also contain a gas conditioner and/or a filter that is preferably disposed downstream of the barrier. In another embodiment, a valve comprises an inlet opening, a passageway extending downstream of the inlet opening, an attachment portion near the inlet opening, and a movable cap adapted to cover the inlet opening. The cap has a range of motion between a first position, wherein the cap covers the inlet opening, and a second position outside of the passageway, wherein the cap is displaced from the inlet opening. The cap is biased towards the first position. The gas valve may further comprise a gas regulator in fluid communication with the passageway.

Abstract: An apparatus for guarding a pressure sensor for a washing machine is provided, which adjusts the water level required to wash laundries. The apparatus for guarding a pressure sensor includes a diaphragm built in a space part of a housing to operate in accordance with the water pressure of washing water being supplied through an inlet, a metal core mounted on an upper surface of the diaphragm through a coil spring, a first sensing part installed in a moving path of the metal core to output a signal required for adjustment of a water level of the washing water, a measurement part mounted on an upper surface of the metal core to ascend/descend along an operation path of the coil spring, a second sensing part mounted on an upper side of the space part to sense maximum and minimum positions of the measurement part, and a controller outputting a blocking signal to an inlet path of the inlet.

Abstract: A propane tank safety device and a method are provided which permit service personnel or others to easily install the device on a tank such as a propane tank. In the preferred embodiment, the device includes a male protective cap and a female receiver that cooperate together to block and lock an outlet stem of a tank service valve. The protective cap comprises a stem attached to a dome. Housed within the protective cap is a lock such as a plug cylinder lock. The lock includes a latch that, in the extended and locked position, protrudes outwardly from the stem. The bottom surface of the dome of the protective cap has a longitudinally extending lip that is shaped to completely cover a top surface of the receiver. The receiver has a top and a bottom and a longitudinally extending bore therein opening to the top, an interior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface is partially threaded to match the ASME standard thread used in the outlet stem of a propane tank valve.

Abstract: A faucet incorporating vandal resistant features is provided to limit the possibility of tampering by limiting access to the valve cartridges of the faucet. The faucet includes a valve cartridge and a handle bat operatively attached to the valve cartridge. A hub covering the valve cartridge is freely rotatable about the valve cartridge, and a mechanical fastener attaching the handle bat to the valve cartridge includes a specially-configured driver pattern.

Abstract: A locking device for water valves having an actuation mechanism that couples to the water valve nut to secure the water valve. The actuation mechanism is contained within a container to limit access. The actuation mechanism is activated by a member that can be positioned in engagement with the actuation mechanism or out of engagement with the actuation mechanism. When position out of engagement with the actuation mechanism, the member can be secured to inhibit unauthorized access to the water valve nut.

Abstract: A curb box lock that includes a body portion and a plurality of slidably extendable claws within the body portion. The claws being extendable from the body portion to selectively engage side walls of a curb box. The lock also includes an adjustment mechanism operatively connected to the claws and the body portion. The adjustment mechanism selectively extends the claws such that the claws can be maintained in engagement with the side walls at all times when the lock is deployed within a curb box to prevent removal of the lock.

Abstract: A method is provided for connecting a secondary source of a medical gas to a control panel of a medical gas supply. The control panel is connected in the system fluidly between primary supply sources holding types of medical gas and gas outlets for the delivery of the respective types of medical gas to devices in a medical facility. For each gas type, the control panel houses a respective shut off valve. The shut-off valve may be closed to isolate the upstream source from the downstream components. A fitting is installed in place of an existing pressure gauge in the control panel. The fitting provides ports for at least one gas specific DISS coupler and further components such as a pressure gauge and transducers. The fitting has a configuration such that when installed, the fitting does not interfere with closing the cover to the control panel.

Abstract: A security device for engaging a threaded element includes an inner body configured to engage the threaded element and an outer body operatively coupled to the inner body. A pin is operatively coupled to the inner body and movable between an extended position and a retracted position such that the outer body moves relative to the inner body when the pin is disposed in the retracted position and the outer body and the inner body are operatively coupled for simultaneous movement when the pin is disposed in the extended position.

Abstract: A shank mount assembly for a water heater that includes an annular nipple having an opening, the nipple configured to removably attach to an opening in a water heater tank. The shank mount assembly further includes an annular shank mount having an opening, the shank mount configured to removably attach to the nipple, wherein the shank mount is further configured to attach to a gas valve assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tap (1) for a pressurized gas cylinder, that comprises a body (2) to be connected to a gas (G) outlet opening (3) of a gas cylinder (4), un gas (G) off-take circuit (C) including at least one gas outlet (5, 25), at least one valve (6) movable between a circuit (C) closing position and a circuit (C) opening position, at least one member (23) for adjusting the release flow of the gas (G), and a single actuation member (9) capable of interaction both with the valve (6) and with the flow adjustment member (23), characterized in that the actuation member (9) is mounted so as to be movable relative to the body (2) according to two distinct movements, said actuation member (9) being arranged relative to the valve (6) and the flow adjustment member (7) so that the two types of movements respectively control the movement of the valve (6) between the opening and closing positions on the one hand and the flow adjustment member (23) on the other hand.

Abstract: The present invention may be used to protect fluid flow valve stem shafts. A telescoping element may include a telescoping cover attached to a base. The base may have a bottom with a shaft aperture and an upstanding wall attached at a peripheral edge. A telescoping element housing may have a plurality of clips attached to a first end. The telescoping element housing may be inserted in the base with the clips engaging a plurality of apertures in the upstanding wall. A plurality of telescoping members may each have a lower outward extending flange and an upper inward extending flange and may be disposed in the telescoping element housing. A cap may be disposed in the telescoping members positioned for attachment to an upper end of a stem shaft.

Abstract: An insulated pipe concealer is provided comprising an elongated plastic pipe sleeve with a left side and right side pivotally connected to each other and adapted to close. An elongated insulation element is found inside the pipe sleeve with a channel adapted to receive a pipe. Latches for fastening the two sides of the pipe sleeve together; and hinged flaps adapted for attachment to a wall are attached to the exterior of the pipe sleeve. This pipe concealer is particularly useful in covering refrigeration pipes found on building exteriors.

Abstract: A protective sleeve for gas bottle valve stems is provided comprised of an elongated tubular body configured to fit on a valve stem. A projection extends from an interior surface of the protective sleeve and is adapted to lockingly engage with an orifice in an opposing surface of the valve stem whereby the sleeve is prevented from being easily removed from the valve stem upon being placed thereover due to engagement of the projection with the orifice. A tear strip is provided within a side surface of the protective sleeve, whereby a portion of the protective sleeve may be removed to permit disengagement of the protective sleeve. A housing may be provided in the protective sleeve for storage of a washer which may be used to provide a seal between a regulator and the valve stem of the gas bottle.

Abstract: An apparatus to protect the mounting area of casing and a locating profile and optionally a sliding sleeve valve and a flow path from the outside of the valve to the annulus when subsequent attachment of an expanded liner is intended and the expanded liner is to be cemented in place. A barrier sleeve, nose, and outer sleeve define a sealed cavity having a loose incompressible material inside that covers the mounting location on the casing. A locating profile and an optional sliding sleeve valve and a flow path from the outside of the valve to the annulus can be provided. The cementing of the casing takes place through the barrier sleeve. After the cementing, the sleeve and nose are drilled out and the incompressible material is removed to the surface with the drill cuttings. A liner is inserted in the casing and is preferably expanded into sealing contact with the mounting location on the casing.

Abstract: A protective sleeve for use in connection with valve stems for gas bottles is provided, the protective sleeve being comprised of an elongated body of such length as to extend along at least a portion of the length of the valve stem. A projection extends from an interior surface of the protective sleeve and is adapted to physically engage with an orifice in an opposing surface of the valve stem in locking engagement whereby the protective sleeve is prevented from being easily removed from the valve stem upon being placed thereover due to engagement of the projection with the orifice. At least one tear strip is provided within at least a portion of at least one side surface of the protective sleeve, whereby at least a portion of the side surface of the protective sleeve may be removed by tearing the tear strip so as to permit disengagement and removal of the protective sleeve from the valve stem.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum thermal insulating valve that may be used at high temperature in gas supply systems or gas exhaust systems, and also may be made substantially small and compact in size owing to its excellent thermal insulating performance. With a vacuum thermal insulating valve comprising a valve equipped with a valve body and an actuator, and a vacuum thermal insulating box that houses the valve, the afore-mentioned vacuum thermal insulating box S is formed by a square-shaped lower vacuum jacket S5 having a cylinder-shaped vacuum thermal insulating pipe receiving part J on a side and with its upper face made open, and the square-shaped upper vacuum jackets S4, which is hermetically fitted to the lower vacuum jacket S5 and with its lower face made open.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement for a gas tank (1) of a motor vehicle comprises: at least one gas tank for storing gaseous fuel; a valve, which is arranged on a section of the gas tank (1) which is provided with an opening, for filling and emptying the gas tank with gaseous fuel, which valve comprises a valve body (7) having control elements for controlling the valve function and connecting pieces for connecting to gaseous fuel lines; and a protective element, which is arranged on that side of the valve body (7) which faces away from the gas tank and at least partially covers the valve body (7), for protecting the valve body (7) from a mechanical introduction of force, wherein the support element serves as a tank fastening section (5) for fastening the gas tank (1) to the vehicle.

Abstract: A pressurized gas containing system has a cowling and mounting ring which supports a valve and regulator on a cylinder containing gas under pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chromatographic process for substance separation in the context of the preparation of chemicals such as, for example, chiral pharmaceuticals, isomers or biomolecules on the small-scale and production scale, based on Simulated Moving Bed (SMB=countercurrent chromatography) technology.

Abstract: Improvements in present day fire hydrants are presented. The improvement relates to a fire hydrant where the above ground structure is essentially removed and is replaced with an adaptable connection. The connection uses the same mounting hole pattern as used in the above ground hydrant. In operation, the adaptable connection is protected by a hinged cover that is opened to provide access to the adaptable connection. The adaptable connection includes a bayonet type connection where a portable fire hydrant is secured and rotated to start the flow of water. The adapter includes an electronic communication device that transmits real-time information on connection and flow characteristics. The adaptable fire connection eliminates the appearance of the fire hydrant, the potential of a vehicle hitting a fire hydrant and the material cost associated with above ground fire hydrants.

Abstract: An upper section being configured to be held by a user. The upper portion has opposed ends and a downward portion. The upper portion and downward portion are in a common vertical plane during operation and use. A lower section has a lower portion configured to receive a cylindrical neck of a tank to be lifted and transported. A central section has a connecting portion having an upper end and a lower end.

Abstract: A security enclosure (20) for a control apparatus (22) is disclosed. The enclosure (20) is formed of a cage (28) connected to a base (30). Opposing mounting straps (36) partially embedded within the base (30) extend inside the cage (28) through strap engagement slots (58). The cage (28) has cage lock holes (72) that align with strap lock holes (70) in the mounting straps (36), and through which a lock device (74) is passed to secure the cage (28) to the mounting straps (36) and the base (30). The shackle (86) of a lock (88) is passed through a hole (82) in a movable lock tab (78) on the lock device (74) and a hole (84) in a fixed lock tab (80) affixed to the cage (28). When the lock (88) is closed, the lock device (74) is secured and the cage (28) cannot be removed from the base (30) without opening the lock (88). The lock (88) and the lock tabs (78,80) are protected by a shroud (90) affixed to the cage (28). End panels (26) and a perforated body panel (24) complete the cage (28).

Abstract: A security enclosure (20) for a control apparatus (22) is disclosed. The enclosure (20) is formed of a cage (28) connected to a base (30). Opposing mounting straps (36) partially embedded within the base (30) extend inside the cage (28) through strap engagement slots (58). The cage (28) has cage lock holes (72) that align with strap lock holes (70) in the mounting straps (36), and through which a lock device (74) is passed to secure the cage (28) to the mounting straps (36) and the base (30). The shackle (86) of a lock (88) is passed through a hole (82) in a movable lock tab (78) on the lock device (74) and a hole (84) in a fixed lock tab (80) affixed to the cage (28). When the lock (88) is closed, the lock device (74) is secured and the cage (28) cannot be removed from the base (30) without opening the lock (88). The lock (88) and the lock tabs (78,80) are protected by a shroud (90) affixed to the cage (28). End panels (26) and a perforated body panel (24) complete the cage (28).

Abstract: A pressure-relief valve has a flange formed with a throughgoing port. A spring plate spaced outward from the port is mounted on a rigid post fixing the spring plate relative to the flange. A valve body between the plate and the flange can shift between a closed position engaging the seal and closing the port and an open position spaced outward from the port and permitting flow through the port; A spring braced between the spring plate and the valve body urges the valve body into the closed position. A cup-shaped housing covering the valve body, spring plate, post, and springs has an end wall spaced from the flange and a side wall projecting from the end wall toward the casing and formed with a vent opening.

Abstract: Improvements in present day fire hydrants are presented. The improvement relates to a fire hydrant where the above ground structure is essentially removed and is replaced with an adaptable connection. The connection uses the same mounting hole pattern as used in the above ground hydrant. In operation, the adaptable connection is protected by a hinged cover that is opened to provide access to the adaptable connection. The adaptable connection includes a bayonet type connection where a portable fire hydrant is secured and rotated to start the flow of water. The adaptable fire connection eliminates the appearance of the fire hydrant, the potential of a vehicle hitting a fire hydrant and the material cost associated with above ground fire hydrants.

Abstract: A valve guard assembly for a gas cylinder has a mounting collar 2 which is adapted to fit around and to engage the neck of the gas cylinder. The mounting collar 2 has an outer surface 6 in which there is an endless first coupling member in the form of a circumferential slot 8. A valve guard 10 has an integral coupling ring 12 with a second coupling member in the form of an endless inward projection 14 engageable with the circumferential slot 8. A means for acting against disengagement of the first and second coupling members is provided. This means takes the form of a locking band 30.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum thermal insulating valve that may be used at high temperature in gas supply systems or gas exhaust systems, and also may be made substantially small and compact in size owing to its excellent thermal insulating performance. With a vacuum thermal insulating valve comprising a valve equipped with a valve body and an actuator, and a vacuum thermal insulating box that houses the valve, the afore-mentioned vacuum thermal insulating box S is formed by a square-shaped lower vacuum jacket S5 having a cylinder-shaped vacuum thermal insulating pipe receiving part J on a side and with its upper face made open, and the square-shaped upper vacuum jackets S4, which is hermetically fitted to the lower vacuum jacket S5 and with its lower face made open.

Abstract: The present invention is an enclosure device for attachment to a fluid withdrawal valve on a chemical storage tank to prevent unauthorized access. The enclosure device comprises a first and second housing pivotally attached with a hinge to pivot between an open and closed position. In addition, the first and second housing define a cavity for receiving the fluid withdrawal valve. In the closed position, a fastener locks the enclosure device to prevent unauthorized access.

Abstract: Collar for mounting a valve protection bonnet or cap on a fluid cylinder, characterized in that it comprises a first mounting portion provided with first fixing elements (2) intended to collaborate in removable attachment with a mating fixing region belonging to a valve, a second mounting portion provided with second fixing elements (3) intended to collaborate in removable attachment with a mating fixing region belonging to a protective cap, and a third mounting portion provided with bearing elements (4) intended to collaborate with an accepting region on the exterior surface of a body of the cylinder.

Abstract: A shut off cover removably attachable to a water shut off valve for protecting and decoratively covering the shut off valve.

Abstract: Fluid storage and leak containment comprising (a) a fluid storage vessel comprising at least one vessel having an interior, an exterior, and an outlet opening between the interior and the exterior; (b) a fluid flow fitting sealably connected to the outlet opening and adjacent the exterior of the at least one vessel, wherein the fluid flow fitting is adapted for withdrawing reactive gas from the interior of the vessel; and (c) a containment enclosure having an interior, an exterior, an open end, and an extraction port adapted for the withdrawal of gas from the interior of the containment enclosure, wherein the open end is adapted to fit over and around the fluid flow fitting such that the containment enclosure surrounds the fluid flow fitting and is adapted to collect any reactive gas leaking from the fluid flow fitting.

Abstract: A device for prevention of particulate contamination of a valve fitting and for notification of whether actual access or tampering or potential access or tampering of a fluid from a fluid tank connected to the valve and/or the valve has occurred, featuring a fitting block which is insertable within the fitting or capable of receiving the fitting, and first and second straps bendable about the valve and fastenable to each other. One of the straps may include a ring through which a valve burst disk is insertable when the strap is bent about the valve. If the device was compromised and the cylinder was removed for access to the valve fitting, the ring of one of the straps would remain on the burst disk even though the cylinder was removed from the fitting. Thus, the compromised device would remain on the valve indicating that access to the valve or fluid had been attempted or achieved.

Abstract: A tank jacket that has a top portion and a body portion made of a durable flexible material such as nylon is dimensioned to fit over the outside of a storage tank. The top portion includes a hole for receiving the regulator assembly. Specifically, the regulator assembly is removed from the tank, typically by unscrewing the assembly from the tank, and the jacket is fit over the tank so that the hole aligns with the tank's fill/dispense port. The regulator assembly is then reattached to the tank to retain the jacket on the tank. The tank jacket supports a hose support assembly for storing the supply hose and a plurality of pockets for retaining various accessories and tools.

Abstract: A fluid supply monitoring system includes a housing, a shutoff valve and a flow sensor positioned downstream from the shutoff valve within the housing. The shutoff valve selectively blocks a fluid flow. The flow sensor is operable to monitor the fluid flow to calculate at least a length of time the fluid flow has flown without interruption, a total volume of the fluid flow that has flown, and a flow rate of the fluid flow.

Abstract: A tank jacket fits over the outside of a storage tank. The jacket includes a hole for receiving the regulator assembly. The tank jacket supports a hose support assembly for storing the supply hose and a plurality of pockets for retaining various accessories and tools. A gauge protector fits over the regulator assembly and includes a first housing section defining a first cavity for receiving the regulator and a second housing section defining a second cavity for receiving the pressure gauge. A handle is formed on the gauge protector to facilitate carrying of the tank. The gauge protector and tank jacket protect the tank and regulator assembly and provide a system for transporting the tank and related equipment.

Abstract: A contamination control apparatus includes at least two pipes connected by a joint portion and configured to allow a processing fluid to flow therethrough, and a cover configured to enclose the joint portion and to provide an enclosed cavity between the cover and the joint portion. An inlet port is connected to the cover and configured to supply a gas to the cavity. An outlet port is connected to the cover and configured to exhaust the gas and a contaminant from the cavity.

Abstract: A faucet incorporating vandal resistant features is provided to limit the possibility of tampering by limiting access to the valve cartridges of the faucet. The faucet includes a valve cartridge and a handle bat operatively attached to the valve cartridge. A hub covering the valve cartridge is freely rotatable about the valve cartridge, and a mechanical fastener attaching the handle bat to the valve cartridge includes a specially-configured driver pattern.

Abstract: A plumbing valve cover is disclosed for use in conjunction with under-sink plumbing to avoid interference with the operation of a flexible spray nozzle hose used in conjunction with a spray nozzle. The plumbing valve cover may be coupled to the under-sink plumbing or cabinet wall. The plumbing valve cover may partially cover the under-sink plumbing and include clearances for multiple plumbing lines which may exit a supply valve via either the top, bottom, or sides. The preferred embodiment would be a single piece, injection molded plastic apparatus comprising a horizontal member which covers the top of the valve and two vertical members. The vertical members would be angled or curved to redirect the flexible hose away from getting caught on the valve. The horizontal member can include a pitch to redirect the hose away from the cover or valve when the hose is being retracted into the cabinet.

Abstract: A structure for protecting pipeline sections has a base, a housing affixed to the top surface of the base and having a plurality of side walls extending at an acute angle with respect to a top surface of the base, and an accessing door connected to the housing in a position above the base. The interior of the housing is vented to the atmosphere. The plurality of side walls includes a pair of triangularly-shaped walls and a pair of trapezoidally-shaped walls.

Abstract: A valve manifold vault, lid, and vault support base for subsurface irrigation system valve manifolds. The vault, lid, and support base provide a secure enclosure that prevents movement of a valve assembly and protects valves and valve components.

Abstract: A magnetic dust cap for a pneumatic tire comprising an external valve stem having a threaded top portion having a width, a length, a top end and a bottom end and a rubberized bottom portion having a width and a top end. The magnetic dust cap comprises a body for capping the external valve stem and magnetic means disposed within the body to removably adhere to a washer. The washer is adapted for threaded engagement over the threaded top portion of the valve stem.

Abstract: A security device for engaging an threaded element includes an inner body configured to engage the threaded element and an outer body operatively coupled to the inner body. A lock is configured to engage the outer body and is operable such that the outer body moves with the inner body when the lock is in an extended configuration and freely rotates relative to the inner body when the lock is in a retracted configuration.

Abstract: A housing (10) for mounting on a mounting surface and for supporting and protectively enclosing a regulator (12) and one or more gauges (14,16) associated with providing, controlling, and monitoring a flow of gas from a pressurized gas supply, such as is commonly used, for example, in welding, cutting, and otherwise heating metal. The housing (10) comprises a front (20); a left side (22); a right side (24); a top (26), including a bolt flange (28); a bottom (30); a hinge (32); and a securement mechanism (34). The hinge (32) allows for easy access to the regulator (12) and gauges (14,16) without requiring that the housing (10) be completely removed from the mounting surface. The securement mechanism (34) includes one or more isolation mechanisms (64,68) for reducing or substantially eliminating transmission of potentially accuracy-affecting or otherwise damaging vibrations to the regulator (12) and gauges (14,16).

Abstract: A collapsible enclosure includes a roof, a rear wall, a pair of sidewalls, a front wall, each wall having an outside and inside surface and an open bottom. The cover includes heat insulation material covering substantially all of each inside surface of each wall. A hinge pivotally mounts the roof to rear wall and a hinge pivotally mounts each side wall to the rear wall. Bolt fasteners removably attach the front wall between the side walls. A heating element is disposed within the housing. The front wall includes an upper panel and a lower panel mounted together by a hinge in a manner to allow the upper panel to be foldable outwardly and downwardly to position the outside surface of the upper panel against the outside surface of the lower panel.

Abstract: A fire-control riser system that provides a multi-function unitary valve system including providing pressure test, pressure relief, and drain/test fluid flow capability for fire-control sprinkler systems. Furthermore, the fire-control riser system comprises an enclosure that provides for easier installation, pre-assembled components and protects such riser systems from damage during the construction process. Additionally, the fire-control riser system may be substantially comprised of plastic material. The system utilizes an improved flow switch coupling-attachment system that includes no-thread attachment or threaded attachment. The system also provides for multi-function components as well as reduced ports for component installation thereby reducing potential leak areas.

Abstract: A recessed, frostproof water faucet having a tubular stem connected to a pivot plumbing unit connected to a subsurface water line through the rear wall of a box-like recess unit. A slider connector connects the water faucet tubular stem and the access panel or lid of the recess unit. The lid pivots on hinges and as one lifts the lid, the faucet is lifted by the slider connector from a horizontal storage position to a vertical locked position for use, the slider connector being connected to a faucet flange and sliding along grooves in tracks mounted along the inner side of the lid. A sliding hinge locks the lid upright, sliding downward along the upper end of the rear wall. The faucet is returned to the storage position by pulling upward and lowering to the closed position, the slider connector sliding forward along the grooves to the stored position.