Abstract: A locking refrigerant line cap includes an outer housing body, an inner housing body disposed within the outer housing body, and a key. The inner housing body includes a key recess, and the key is disposed within the key recess of the inner housing body. The key resides in a normally unlocked position where the outer housing body freely rotates about the inner housing body. However, placement of a magnet adjacent the outer housing body moves the key from its normally unlocked position to a locked position where the key engages both the key recess of the inner housing body and the outer housing body such that the inner housing body rotates with the outer housing body.

Abstract: A fuel delivery pipe may include a main pipe portion and a plurality of distribution pipe portions. A cap member may close an opening of an open end of the main pipe portion. The cap member may include a cap body, a fusion bonding member fusion-bonded to the closed side end of the main pipe portion, and a connection support portion provided between the fusion bonding member and the cap body. When a load is applied to the cap body while the fusion bonding member is bonded to the open end of the main pipe portion, the connection support portion may mitigate potential stress that may be applied to a fusion bonded region.

Abstract: A protector which prevents damage to a solid lubricating coating on a threaded portion of a threaded joint when the protector is mounted on a pin or a box of a threaded joint for pipes in which at least one of the pin or the box is lubricated with a solid lubricating coating comprises a tubular member having a threaded portion on its inner or outer peripheral surface which threadingly engages with at least a portion and preferably 3-5 complete threads of the threaded portion provided on the pin or the box to be protected. The thread height H1 of the threaded portion of the protector and the thread height H2 of the complete thread of the pin or the box on which the protector is mounted satisfy H1>H2, and the difference between H1 and H2 [=H1?H2] is larger than the maximum coating thickness at the thread crest of the solid lubricating coating which covers the threaded portion of the pin or the box.

Abstract: A dialysis disposable sterilization method including: fitting a cap to a connector such that a cap/connector interface can hold a pressure; applying a sterilizing gas through an inside of the connector such that the gas flows through (i) the inside of the connector, (ii) around to the outside of the connector, (iii) past a stabilization rib, and (iv) into contact with one side of the cap/connector interface; and applying the sterilizing gas at an outside of the cap such that the sterilizing gas flows around a bottom of the cap and contacts an opposing side of the cap/connector interface.

Abstract: A ports cap for a mask assembly includes two closure portions adapted to seal respective ports of the mask assembly, a bridge piece that joins the two closure portions, and two gripping tabs extending outwardly from respective closure portions. Each gripping tab includes one or more ribs on at least one side thereof.

Abstract: A water-degradable purge dam apparatus for purging a weld zone of a pipe assembly comprising first and second pipes having respective first and second ends. A first purge dam subassembly adapted for installation in the first pipe end has a hollow first conduit defining a first air flow pathway. A second purge dam subassembly adapted for installation in the second pipe end has a hollow second conduit defining a second air flow pathway. Each subassembly has one or more air flow blocking plates. A hollow third conduit, defining a third air flow pathway, is interconnectable to the first and second conduits members to span the weld zone. The first, second and third air flow pathways allow pressurized air within the pipes to pass through the purge dam apparatus and the weld zone in a sequestered by-pass zone defined by the first, second and third conduits.

Abstract: A capping device is configured to terminate a connector while disconnected from another connector in a fluid transportation system, e.g., for peritoneal dialysis. The connector comprises an exposed surface portion that is enclosed when the connector is connected to the other connector. The capping device comprises a body defining a chamber with an opening, a liquid-containing disinfectant in the chamber, a sealing element arranged in the opening to form a sealed cavity retaining the disinfectant, and a structure for engaging and guiding the connector towards the body such that a portion of the connector displaces the sealing element into the chamber. The sealed cavity is configured such that a displacement of the sealing element into the chamber actively presses the disinfectant out of the sealed cavity, for disinfecting at least part of the exposed surface portion.

Abstract: A fluid passage closure system in a compressor includes a fluid passage, a seal cap unit and a flow space. The fluid passage formed in the housing of the compressor includes a large-diameter and the small-diameter passages, a step formed between the large-diameter and the small-diameter passages and a flat portion formed in the step. The large-diameter passage is formed on the opening side of the fluid passage and connected to the small-diameter passage. The seal cap unit closing the fluid passage includes a flat sealing surface and a press-contact surface. The flat sealing surface is in contact with the flat portion to close the fluid passage. The press-contact surface is formed to be pressed against the peripheral wall surface so that the seal cap unit is kept in the fluid passage. The flow space is formed between the press-contact surface and the peripheral wall surface.

Abstract: The closure element according to the invention is a tensioning pin (1) which can be tensioned and the head part of which forms a closure disc (2) that can be spread apart by the tensioning pin. Said closure disc is pressed, in the installed state, against the inner wall (6) of the bore to be closed. When a specific tensile stress is reached, the tensioning pin (1) is separated from the closure disc (2) at a predetermined breaking point (7) of the tensioning pin. The easy-to-handle tensioning pin facilitates the installation of the closure in the bore in the component. Since the closure disc (2) is pressed against an outer counterholder (9) during the installation process, it can be inserted into a continuously smooth bore. The limitation of the tensile stress effected by way of the predetermined breaking point also ensures that the bore is closed with a defined closing force.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing an open end of a pipe includes a clamp for frictionally being secured to the exterior of the pipe, a sealing plate for covering the open end of the pipe and being connectable to the clamp, and an urging mechanism for urging the sealing plate towards the clamp and for forming a seal between the sealing plate and the open end of the pipe. In one aspect, the clamp comprises an annular body formed by at least two sections that are radially tightened over the pipe exterior. In another aspect, the clamp comprises cooperating annular bodies, one capable of radially narrowing the other for frictionally engaging the pipe outer surface. In another aspect the method provides a method of sealing an end of a pipe. According to the invention, once the open end is sealed, the interior of the pipe may be pressurized, for example for testing the integrity thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a system for locating and restoring service lines during pipeline restoration. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the system includes a movable chart, a plug with a marking magnet, and an attachment part. In some embodiments of the present invention, the movable cart is deployed along the inside of a pipeline. In some embodiments, the attachment part is movably coupled to the movable cart. The attachment part is configured to install a plug into the service line at a location where the service line intersects the pipeline, according to some embodiments. In other embodiments, the attachment part is configured to mark the location of the plug in the service line and remove the plug from the service line to restore a fluid connection between the service line and the pipeline.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a system for locating and restoring service lines during pipeline restoration. According to some embodiments of the present invention, a system for service line plug transport and dispensing includes at least one magazine tray including a plurality of service line plugs and a plug advancement mechanism for pushing at least one of the plurality of service line plugs off of the magazine tray and onto an applicator fitting. According to embodiments of the present invention, the applicator fitting includes a magnet configured to interact with a magnet inside the at least one of the plurality of service line plugs.

Abstract: A wafer-shaped hollow fiber module adapted for in-line use in a piping system. The piping system may include two standard bolted flange connections, and at least one wafer-shaped hollow fiber module sealed between the two standard bolted flange connections. The wafer shaped hollow fiber module includes: a cylindrical housing having an open end and a closed end having a first sealing surface and an inlet port; at least one side port through the cylindrical housing; an end cap united to the open end having a second sealing surface and an outlet port.

Abstract: A closure assembly for terminating an end of a pipe (4) has an end-cap (4) holding and having fluid-tight connection to a mutually coaxial cylindrical plug (2) and circular collar (3). The plug (2) and the collar (3) are configurable between respective engaged and disengaged configurations and mutually spaced to provide an annular space therebetween when the plug (2) and collar (3) are in their disengaged configurations. The annular space is arranged to receive an end of a pipe (1) arranged coaxially with the plug (2) and collar (3), the plug (2) and collar (3) being respectively slidable into and over the end of the pipe (1). The plug (2), when in its engaged configuration, grips the inner face of said pipe (41) and to provide a fluid tight seal and the collar (3), when in its engaged configuration, grips the outer face of the pipe (1) and to provide a fluid tight seal.

Abstract: A reaction tube for use in performing the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in a thermal cycler, is provided herein such reaction tube includes a hollow tube of heat conducting synthetic plastics material having an open top and a flat bottom formed of an optically-clear material. Such reaction tube also includes a solid plug cap nesting within said hollow tube and to provide a minimized void volume within the hollow tube and to minimize evaporation and condensation of the biological fluid.

Abstract: An isolation device for oil circuit contains a first clamper and the second clamper which include a first clamping portion and a second clamping and two grip portions; the first clamping portion having a first plug and a notch; the second clamper being located at a recess of the notch, and the recess having a post extending upwardly, the post having a groove formed therein for inserting a fixing member, a disc, a compression spring, and a washer, the fixing member being received in the recess of the second clamper and having a plurality of ribs, the disc having a plurality of slots; the disc having a first cutout, a second cutout, and a third cutout provided in an array arrangement, wherein the first cutout, the second cutout, and the third cutout are in different sizes, and the disc also having a second plug in different sizes.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a hose cap coupler, a cap removably coupled to the cap coupler and a clip supported by at least one of the cap and the coupler. The clip is configured to retain the cap coupler to an engine or other portions of an implement.

Abstract: A segment of a structure mitigates flow of fluid therethrough. In one embodiment the segment includes an opening for the fluid flow and the modified structure may include a ferromagnetic wall defining the opening and a plurality of permanently magnetized particles. Some of the permanently magnetized particles are attached to the wall by magnetic forces. A system is also provided for injecting magnetic particles into a cavity to impede movement of fluid through the cavity. A method is also described for mitigating a flow of fluid through an opening in a wall. In one embodiment, the method includes positioning a plurality of first magnetic particles along the wall and about the opening and attaching a plurality of second magnetic particles to the first magnetic particles wherein some of the second magnetic particles collectively extend across the opening to cover the opening.

Abstract: A method for marking a first tube in a shell and tube heat exchanger includes inserting a directional pointer into a second tube and directing the directional pointer toward the first tube.

Abstract: A rupture sealing device including an anchor mechanism for being disposed through the rupture of a container and for interacting with an inside wall of the container in proximity to the rupture. The rupture sealing device further includes a substantially deformable sealing body for interacting in a sealing fashion with an outside wall of the container in proximity to the rupture. The sealing body has a pressure contact surface and extends a substantial distance therefrom. A pressure structure is in contact with the pressure contact surface of the sealing body for providing pressure acting on the sealing body. A fastening mechanism is connected to the anchor mechanism. The fastening mechanism includes a fastening structure for interacting with a respective fastening element connected to the pressure structure to provide the pressure acting on the sealing body.

Abstract: A flow control method controls flow in a flow system. In one embodiment, a flow control method for a flow system includes creating a flow regulating applied magnetic envelope at a targeted point in the flow system. The method further includes introducing bridging and obstructing materials to the flow system. In addition, the method includes capturing the bridging and obstructing materials with the flow regulating applied magnetic envelope to create a framework at the targeted point.

Abstract: A plug for heat-conducting tubes is equipped with: a plug main body, which is formed so as to be capable of being inserted into the heat-conducting tubes; a columnar member, which is capable of being inserted into and removed from the plug main body from the cylindrical open end of the plug main body, and has at its outer circumference a tapered surface; and a wedge member, which is formed so as to be capable of being inserted into and removed from the plug main body from the cylindrical open end of the plug main body, and has at its inner circumference a tapered surface which opposes the tapered surface of the columnar member when the wedge member is inserted into the plug main body.

Abstract: An oil pipe stopper includes an upper clamping body, a lower clamping body and an elastic member. The upper clamping body has an underside fixed with a guide post and two sides respectively extending slantingly downward to form an extension member respectively having an outer end provided with a clamping member, and one of the two clamping members is provided thereon with a stopping member and another one is disposed with an engage groove. The lower clamping body positioned beneath the upper clamping body is secured thereon with a positioning pillar with a guide groove for the guide post of the upper clamping body inserted therein and has two sides respectively extending slantingly upward to form an extension member having an outer end disposed with a clamping member respectively fixed with a stopping member at an underside. The elastic member is assembled between the upper and the lower clamping bodies.

Abstract: A pair of top and bottom caps associated with a geothermal pipe. The top cap has a body with a first end face matching an open end configuration of the pipe, the top cap including first and second conduit portions. A bottom cap likewise includes a body with a first end face matching an opposite facing open end configuration of the pipe and an enclosed bottom portion for redirection of downward fluid flow through a first passageway communicating with the first conduit portion to upward fluid flow through a second passageway communicating with the second conduit portion. Additional features include each of the top and bottom caps having first and second arcuate shaped lobes around a cylindrical shaped central sleeve. Each of the top and bottom caps can further be constructed from an injection molding process.

Abstract: An end cap for an open end of a hydraulic fitting having a peripheral flange can be provided by a threaded ring and a threaded insert. The threaded insert can be rotatably engaged with the threaded ring to move axially back and forth. The threaded insert has a forward end face which can engage the open end of the hydraulic fitting to close the hydraulic fitting end or to couple with it. The threaded ring includes a locking member to embrace and engage the peripheral flange. The end cap can be used to prevent loss of oil from the hydraulic fitting during service of equipment on which the hydraulic fitting is utilized, and for other purposes.

Abstract: Method for renewal or rehabilitation of water supply pipelines without the need for excavation of the pipes or associated side inlets, manholes, etc., wherein plug arrangements are installed in side inlets, a flexible hose applied with adhesive is threaded into the water supply pipeline, and certain pressure is maintained for a predetermined period of time in order to get the adhesive material hardened and the hose glued to the inner pipe wall, and wherein the mounted plug arrangements are removed. A special plug arrangement for use in said method is also provided.

Abstract: A composite mandrel includes a filament-wound composite tube, and composite material molded over the filament-wound composite tube. For example, the composite material includes chopped fibers and a matrix of thermoset resin. The chopped fibers are arranged in layers upon the filament-wound composite tube, and the chopped fibers in each of the layers are randomly oriented along first and second orthogonal directions in each of the layers. The composite material includes at least one sheet of the composite material wound over the filament-wound tube, and at least one strip of the composite material wound over the sheet of the composite material and forming a head on the composite mandrel. An internal cavity of the filament-wound composite tube may provide a lumen for the composite mandrel. The internal cavity may be threaded to receive a removable bridge plug.

Abstract: A method for testing the integrity of a plumbing system. A first step involves affixing a seal with a releasable adhesive over a component of the plumbing system having a bore to occlude the bore. A second step involves charging the plumbing system with a fluid.

Abstract: The present invention provides an air-oil separator comprising a first region having a mixture of air and oil, a second region wherein separation of at least some of the oil from the air-oil mixture occurs and at least one multi-directional injector plug located on a rotating component in flow communication with the first region and the second region, the multi-directional injector plug having a discharge head that is oriented such that at least a part of the air-oil mixture discharged therefrom has a component of velocity that is tangential to the direction of rotation of the rotating component.

Abstract: A mandrel is formed with a projection, depression or a surface irregularity to retain the seal material sealing a passage in the mandrel or an annular space around it against differential pressure. The material can be a shape memory or swelling material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container for holding viscous substance. More particularly the present invention relates to a squeezable tube (1) with an enclosable head (3). It is an object of the present invention to provide a tube which is easily recyclable and has relatively better stress crack resistance and squeezability. Surprisingly it has been found by the way of present invention that a mixture of Linear Low Density Polyethylene, Linear Medium Density Polyethylene and Ethylene Vinyl Acetate when used in certain weight percentage gives both the stress-crack resistance and the squeezability required for making a tube integral with head/cap. The tube of the present invention is recyclable together with the head/cap, thus making the process sustainable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing insulated pipes, which comprises the steps (A) provision of pipe for a medium and outer pipe, where the pipe for a medium is arranged within the outer pipe and an annular gap having ends E1 and E2 is formed between the pipe for a medium and outer pipe, (B) introduction of a polyurethane system comprising at least one isocyanate component (a) and at least one polyol mixture (b) into the annular gap at the end E1 and (C) foaming and curing of the polyurethane system, wherein the annular gap is closed by means of a cap at the end E2 and this cap has openings having an adjustable size, a cap which has openings having an adjustable size, the use of this cap for producing insulated pipes and also an insulated pipe which can be produced by the above-described process of the invention.

Abstract: A protector for protecting a pipe thread having a thread pitch P1 has a central axis, a first end, second end opposite the first end, and comprises a base at the first end. In addition, the protector comprises an annular connecting member extending axially from the base to the second end. The connecting member has a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface. The connecting member also includes a helical thread extending radially outward from the radially inner surface or radially inward from the radially outer surface. The helical thread has a thread pitch P2 that is greater than the thread pitch P1 of the pipe thread.

Abstract: A drainage system for draining a fluid is disclosed. The drainage system includes a drain basin having a tubular body, the tubular body including a lumen, an outer surface, a top end, and a bottom end. The drainage system also includes at least one pipe connected to the tubular body and an end cap coupled to the bottom end of the tubular body, the end cap including a convex surface configured to divert the fluid to the at least one pipe, wherein the convex surface of the end cap is inserted through the bottom end and is disposed within the lumen of the tubular body.

Abstract: An end cap for a containment pipe surrounding a pipe used to transfer fluid include a first fitting including a coupling body configured to be coupled to the pipe, and a reducer having first and second ends, a diameter of the first end of the reducer being less than a diameter of the second end of the reducer, and the first end of the reducer being coupled to the coupling body, and a second fitting including a cap having an open end defining an aperture, and a main body coupled to a second end of the cap, the main body being configured to be coupled to the containment pipe. The reducer is inserted into the aperture of the open end of the cap, and the cap is coupled to the reducer to form the end cap.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a cover device may include a body, a pad, and a grip. The body may include a first opening and at least two arms. The first opening may be in a first end of the body. At least one arm may include a first end and a second end. A first end may be coupled to a wall of the body forming the first opening. At least one arm may extend away from the body further defining and extending the first opening in the body. The pad may be positioned in the first opening in the first end of the body. The pad may absorb, during use, fluids. The body may couple, during use, to a first end of a conduit connector such that the first end is positioned in the first opening such that the first end of the conduit connector is inhibited from contact.

Abstract: An insulated sewer vent cover designed to passively prevent ice blockage, comprises a sealed annular insulating space comprising either entrapped air or an appropriate insulation material. The vent cover further comprises a plurality of concentrically arranged and chemically bonded plastic plumbing components which include a pair of bushings, a pair of couplers, and a pair of tubing sections of different diameters. These components are designed to be installed and chemically bonded onto an existing roof-mounted sewer vent pipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storm drainage conduit plug for use with a sealing band for closing an exposed end of conduits during construction. The plug has a generally dome-shaped outer panel and an inner panel, with a handle for gripping disposed on the outer panel. There is a groove with an annular lip defined in a sealing surface of the inner panel. The plug is adaptable for a variety of sealing bands, and the lip prevents the band from disengaging from the plug during use. An inner wall of the inner panel has a slot defined therein that is aligned and dimensioned to engage with the handle of another plug for stacking for multiple plugs on-site during construction.

Abstract: A port fitting for use with a barbed fluid connector includes a plug having a first end and an opposing second end with a guide outwardly projecting from the second end. An O-ring is disposed on and encircling the plug. A pair of elongated arms project alongside the length of the plug. Each arm has a first end secured to the first end of the plug and an opposing second end that is freely disposed so that the arms can be flexed by manipulation of the second end. Each arm has a catch that inwardly projects toward to the guide. In one embodiment the guide terminates at an end wall and a channel extends through the plug and guide to the end wall. An optical sensor is mounted on the end wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for sealing the end face of a tube from which fluid flows, wherein the device comprises an inner tube (1) which has a smaller diameter than the tube to be sealed and is introduced at the end face into the tube to be sealed, and a sealing body (6) which is provided to seal the ring gap between the inner tube (1) and the tube to be sealed. A turbine (3) is arranged in the area of the end face of the inner tube (1), which can be driven by the flowing fluid, wherein the rotational movement of said turbine is translated into a movement of the sealing body (6), thus bringing said sealing body from a position having reduced sealing capacity into a position having higher sealing capacity.

Abstract: A system for protecting the end fittings of a fluid transport hose includes first and second protective caps for respectively engaging with first and second end fittings of the hose. Both the first and second protective caps include a disk that is oriented perpendicular to the hose axis when the cap is engaged with the respective end fitting. Importantly, the disk has a diameter DD that is greater than the diameter DH of the hose so the disk will extend radially outward from the hose to thereby protect the end fitting.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealing plug for blind installation in a suitable hole (50) thereby to plug and seal the hole, which sealing plug comprises a sleeve (2), a nut stem (4) having a shoulder (8), and a head (6) at least part of which is radially enlarged with respect to the remainder of the stem; the nut stem being of a material which is harder than that of the sleeve; the nut stem being internally threaded; whereby, when the sealing plug is inserted in a suitable hole, with the sleeve entirely within the hole, and increasing force is applied to the stem with respect to the sleeve, axial compression is applied by the shoulder to the sleeve material abutting it, thereby causing the sleeve to deform and expand radially outwardly to engage with the wall (52) of the hole.

Abstract: A purge plug for welding applications is provided that can be interchangeably used to seal tubing, pipes, or the like of various diameter or cross-sectional area. The purge plug has a central body with a male connector and a diffuser disposed on the end portions. The purge plug also includes one or more flexible seals annularly disposed around the central body. In some implementations, the diameter of the flexible seals is slightly larger than the diameter of the tubing or pipe. When the purge plug is inserted into the tubing or pipe, the resiliency of the seal allow the seal to expand mechanically and flex against the inner walls of the tubing, thus sealingly engage with the inner walls.

Abstract: An article of manufacture, a quick cap device for use with a tire valve stem, which may be a pushed-to-put-on/squeezed-to-remove tire valve stem cap. Optional interior female threads and grooves may also be used with versions of the invention.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a stop flange is provided with a screw having a head with at least one circumferential channel, and a screw gasket disposed on the at least one circumferential channel. A bushing receives the head in a cavity that forms a housing for the head and screw gasket. The bushing may be provided with a lip that engages a shoulder on a radial bore in a stop flange.

Abstract: An end cap for sealing an end of a tubular wall is provided. The end cap includes a circular-shaped body having an inner surface defining an aperture that extends into the circular-shaped body but not completely through the circular-shaped body. The end cap further includes a sealing member disposed on at least a portion of the inner surface of the circular-shaped body. The end cap further includes first and second finger portions extending in a first direction from the circular-shaped body that are configured to removably engage first and second notches in the tubular wall such that the inner surface contacts an outer surface of the tubular wall and the end cap is removably attached to the tubular wall.

Abstract: A conical-shaped plug member integrally comprising soft, porous foam material and having a helical profile for plugging the gap space in between the flights of an auger when an auger is not in use. Helical auger plug systems may comprise a removably attachable flag to indicate when the plug member is in use (inserted). The plug member of the present invention is designed to reduce the loss of heat (or cooling air) within/from a grain bin during the heating and drying process while preventing rodents and other animals from entering the grain storage bin through the auger flightings and infesting the grain.

Abstract: A fluid flow control arrangement for controlling the flow of fluid within a pipeline, the fluid flow control arrangement having a flow control arrangement housing associated with a fluid flow pipeline and a valve plug element displaceable within the flow control arrangement housing, wherein the valve plug element has elastic characteristics such that the valve plug element assumes at least a first shape in which the fluid flow path within the pipe is open and fluid flows unrestricted and the valve plug element assumes at least a second shape in which the valve plug element blocks a fluid flow path within the pipe so as to stop fluid flow within the pipeline.

Abstract: A bleeder plug is provided with a bleeder body having a nipple portion and a threaded portion and being provided with a through hole extending from the nipple portion-side end to the threaded portion-side end; a seat pin having a press fitting portion to be press-fitted in an opening of the through hole at the threaded portion-side in the bleeder body and a seat portion blocking a bleeder hole, and a groove formed in a contact surface between the bleeder body and the seat pin and communicating the opening of the through hole at the nipple portion-side with an outside space via the contact surface.

Abstract: A security cap (1) for selectively closing an open end (3) of a pipe (5). The security cap (1) includes inner and outer cap assemblies (7, 11), at least one latch (17), and a driving assembly (21). The outer cap assembly (11) is rotatable with respect to the inner cap assembly (7), and along with it, is intended to cover the open end (3) of the pipe (5). Each latch (17) is cooperable with the inner and outer cap assemblies (7, 11), and displacable with respect to the cap assemblies (7,11) so as to be operated between first and second configurations, wherein in the first configuration, each latch (17) is drawn away from an outer groove (19) of the open end (3) of the pipe (5) thereby enabling the security cap (1) to be removed from the open end (3) of the pipe (5), and wherein in the second configuration, each latch (17) is engaged with the outer groove (19) thereby preventing the security cap (1) from being removed from the open end (3) of the pipe (5).