Removably Attached By Rotary Motion (e.g., Screw, Bayonet, Etc.) Patents (Class 220/727)
  • Patent number: 11946595
    Abstract: An enclosure for a fill plug is provided and includes a base to which a retainment plate is secured. The retainment plate has an opening for engaging about a throat of the fill plug such that axial and rotational movement of the fill plug relative to the base is prevented. A lid is secured to the base and is movable between a closed position in which the lid covers the base and an open position in which the base is uncovered by the lid. The lid defines a cavity for accommodating the fill plug when the lid is in the closed position. A lock is carried by the lid for locking the lid in the closed position, a spring resiliently urges the lid into the open position when the lid is unlocked, and a gasket is carried by the lid for forming a seal with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: DIXON VALVE & COUPLING COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Josh Money, Mike Suggs, Jesse Nelson
  • Patent number: 11517701
    Abstract: The adapter for an oxygen delivery device is a continuation-in-part application configured for use with a previously disclosed oxygen delivery device. The adapter for an oxygen delivery device is modified to work with a single oxygen canister. The adapter for an oxygen delivery device attaches to the single oxygen canister. The adapter for an oxygen delivery device is configured for use with the distribution apparatus of the prior disclosure. The adapter for an oxygen delivery device comprises a canister adapter and a manual flow valve. The canister adapter is a mechanical structure that offsets the distribution apparatus such that the distribution apparatus will receive oxygen from the single oxygen canister. The manual flow valve is a plunger valve that attaches to the distribution apparatus. The manual flow valve controls the flow of oxygen into the distribution apparatus from the canister adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Inventor: Neale Emerson
  • Patent number: 10737875
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a closure assembly for use with a container (e.g., an aerosol can). The closure assembly includes a skirt and a protective cap. In some embodiments, a lock feature temporarily attaches the protective cap to the container and increases a force required for a user to remove the protective cap. In some embodiments, an inner lock opening of the skirt is configured to be registered with an outer lock opening to receive a locking element therethrough. In some embodiments, a set screw is positioned in the skirt to selectively allow or inhibit relative rotation between the skirt and the protective cap. In some embodiments, a biasing element selectively allows or inhibits engagement of threads of the protective cap with the threads of the skirt depending upon application of an axial force to overcome a biasing force of the biasing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Four Strong IP, LLC
    Inventors: David Abels, Joshua Boggs, Todd L. Smith, Isaac Chang, Mark Harburg
  • Patent number: 8875923
    Abstract: This invention provides an attachment for mounting electromagnetic identification tags onto the necks of bottles. The tag has a portion which provides a receptacle portion for an RFI tag. This receptacle portion is connected to a portion that embraces a neck of a bottle to attach the receptacle portion, and thereby, the RFID tag to the neck of the bottle. The identification tag may be formed from a material that does not interfere with electromagnetic signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: ITW New Zealand Limited
    Inventors: Yeong-Heng Koo, Andrew Nicholson Wrigley
  • Patent number: 8534481
    Abstract: An arrangement for transporting uranium hexafluoride, including an inner tank and an outer tank which holds the inner tank and which includes first and second shells. A valve extends from an end face of the inner tank, and is surrounded by the outer tank at a distance and is covered on the outside by at least one shock-absorbing element. In order to ensure a defined positioning of the valve extending from the inner tank and thus of the inner tank to the outer tank surrounding the inner tank, it is proposed that the shock-absorbing protective element extend in a pivoting manner from one of the shells of the outer tank, such that if the inner tank is properly positioned, the protective element can be pivoted into a position covering the valve, and such that if the outer tank holding the inner tank is closed, the protective element is covered on the outside by at least one of the shells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Nuclear Cargo & Service GmbH
    Inventors: Franz Hilbert, Christian Lamamy
  • Publication number: 20110278316
    Abstract: A protective cap for a tank, such as a LPG tank, with a valve normally at the top. The protective cap covers the top of the tank in a fashion to protect the valve. The protective cap may have ribs that enable for stacking of the tanks on top of one another. The ribs also allow for easier handling, such as hooking onto. The protective cap may also have a protrusion to provide a secondary seal to the main service valve of the tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Bernardo Herzer, David Kostka, Shmuel D. Newman
  • Publication number: 20110139801
    Abstract: A cap device of a gas cylinder valve is sheathed on an exhaust valve of a high-pressure gas cylinder and is primarily constituted by a cover and a base. The cover is formed with a holding space, a wall of the cover is formed with a corresponding perforation, and an inner side of the wall is defined with a locking part by which the cover can be locked with a fixing part of the base. On the other hand, pre-determined positions on the fixing part are provided with plural positioning members at corresponding positions. Therefore, after the cover has been locked and assembled with the base, the cap device can be installed on the high-pressure gas cylinder, thereby preventing the exhaust valve from being damaged by impact of a foreign object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: Wen-Jen CHO
  • Publication number: 20090014453
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Christian Bleys, Philippe Deck, Fabrice Pin
  • Publication number: 20070284380
    Abstract: A repair apparatus having a first assembly operable to be mounted on a work object to be repaired; a second assembly adapted to be secured on the first assembly in covering relation to a predetermined portion of the work object to be repaired; and a member interconnecting the second assembly and the work object to form a containment area bounded by the work object, second assembly and member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: Mark D. Busby
  • Patent number: 6901950
    Abstract: Fire hydrant locking devices prevent fire hydrants from being turned on without a key. A fire hydrant has a keyhole in its sidewall. A security bolt is threadedly inserted into the keyhole with one end frictionally engaging with the valve stem in the interior of the fire hydrant in one embodiment. In an alternative embodiment, the security bolt pushes a locking pin through a locking pin hole in the valve stem. The security bolt has key projections that are accessed through the keyhole by a key wrench. The key wrench has key slots that mate with the key projections. The key wrench has a handle for applying torque to the security bolt. The fire hydrant has hose connection ports connected to its sidewall that are removably covered by covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventors: James E. Burt, Fredrick D. Ireland
  • Publication number: 20030189050
    Abstract: A cylinder cap system for decreasing the amount of time required to remove and install a protective cap upon a gas cylinder. The cylinder cap system includes a cap member having a lower portion, a middle portion, an upper portion and a lower threaded opening, and a receiver member positioned concentrically within the upper portion for receiving a drive shaft of a ratchet tool. The receiver member is comprised of a floor and a plurality of inner walls forming a polygonal shaped structure for receiving a tool such as an allen wrench. A detent cavity is preferably positioned within an inner surface of the inner walls for catchably receiving a detent ball of the drive shaft of the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Harry H. Fite
  • Patent number: 6247491
    Abstract: A childproof cover for use with a compressed gas cylinder having a shut-off valve inhibits access to the valve. The childproof cover is especially intended for use with propane cylinders for barbecues. The cover includes a housing that surrounds the valve and an open top end for access to the valve. One embodiment of the cover includes a threaded cap that closes the open top end. The cap is adapted to be removed only when a certain force is applied to the cap. Another embodiment of the cover includes a hinged cap with a clip member for securing the cap to the housing. The cover efficiently safeguards the valve from manipulation by children and can be fabricated from molded thermoplastic or metal parts at low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: Thomas M. Petryna
  • Patent number: 6089253
    Abstract: A fire hydrant security system for mounting on a standpipe of a fire hydrant wherein the hydrant has a mounting surface with holes therethrough and a bonnet mounted on the mounting surface, the bonnet surrounding a valve operating spindle assembly. The system includes a security gap which is surrounded by a protective collar spaced from the security cap to define an annular gap. An operating tool having a socket which fits into the gap and surrounds the security cap is used to couple the security cap to the valve operating spindle to open the fire hydrant. The protective collar is preferably made of forged ductile iron and is bolted to the fire hydrant by being bolted to a mounting surface on the standpipe or by being secured by bolts to the bonnet. The security cap is thus protected from blows by sledge hammers wielded by vandals and water thieves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: Hydra-Shield Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry J. Stehling, Roy Istre
  • Patent number: 5941274
    Abstract: A method and system for securing the exposed valve stem of the hydrant valve system in order to conserve valuable reserve resources and maintain street water pressure by restricting the unauthorized use therefrom; including a first device keying the exposed valve stem, a second devise containing the exposed portion of the keyed valve stem, a third devise for maintaining ease of rotation, a fourth device for securing the second device to the existing valve system, and a fifth device for engaging and operating the first device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Inventor: Peter M. Fox
  • Patent number: 5727590
    Abstract: A tamper resistant construction for preventing unauthorized actuation of the hydrant nut of a fire hydrant by causing any lateral pounding or upward forces applied to the tamper resistant construction to be transmitted directly to the hydrant body cover of the fire hydrant including a packing nut threaded into the hydrant body cover proximate the hydrant nut, a hydrant nut actuating body located within the packing nut and mounted on the hydrant nut in turning relationship therewith, a shroud permanently or removably rotatably mounted on the packing nut in closely spaced relationship to a cap rotatably mounted on the hydrant nut actuating body, and a configuration on the hydrant nut actuating body between the cap and the shroud for receiving a special wrench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: McGard, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley J. Julicher, Thomas R. Lanham
  • Patent number: 5709252
    Abstract: A natural gas distribution system includes a gas cylinder having a first axial end and a second axial end. Protective collars are selectively connected to the cylinder ends. A valve is connected to the first axial end and is disposed within the first protective collar. The cylinder may be stored and transported in crates that have a plurality of compartments. Each of the plurality of compartments is configured to receive one gas cylinder in a substantially horizontal position. The crates in turn may be transported in delivery tracks that have bays with inclined floors and roll-down covering doors. An automatic air ventilation system makes sure that there is always air flow through the track so there is no accumulation of any gas escaping from the cylinders in the track. The truck may be equipped with refueling piping so that individual cylinders are refilled in the truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Assignee: Progas, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Princiotta, Alfred De Tomaso
  • Patent number: 5630442
    Abstract: A tamper resistant construction for preventing unauthorized actuation of the hydrant nut of a fire hydrant by causing any lateral pounding or upward forces applied to the tamper resistant construction to be transmitted directly to the hydrant body cover of the fire hydrant including a packing nut threaded into the hydrant body cover proximate the hydrant nut, a hydrant nut actuating body located within the packing nut and mounted on the hydrant nut in turning relationship therewith, a groove in the packing nut, a plurality of studs extending between the hydrant nut actuating body and the groove in the packing nut, a shroud rotatably mounted on the hydrant nut actuating body in closely spaced relationship to a cap rotatably mounted on the hydrant nut actuating body, and a limited space between the cap and the shroud for receiving a special wrench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Assignee: McGard, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley J. Julicher
  • Patent number: 5520305
    Abstract: A two-piece safety cap for a container is disclosed. The safety cap comprises a collar and a corresponding cover arranged for movement between a locked position at which it cannot be removed from the collar and a removable position at which it may be readily removed therefrom. The cover and the collar may normally be arranged in frictional engagement so that rotation of one of the components causes rotation of the other. In order to overcome the normal frictional engagement between the collar and the cover, it is necessary to rotate one of the components while restraining movement of the other component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Pierson Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Theodore J. Pierson
  • Patent number: 5295601
    Abstract: A caulk cartridge cap is designed to enable the storage of unused portions of products of the types supplied within caulk cartridge type containers to thus maintain them in a reusable condition. The cap operates as a closure for purposes of resealing a caulk type cartridge to prevent the premature drying out or aging of the materials stored within the cartridge and to also prevent blockage within the cartridge applicator tube. The cap includes an orifice retention rod which is positionable within the applicator tube, and a self-threading insert positioned within the cap is then used to threadably attach the cap to the cartridge. Modified embodiments of the cap include the use of a tether, a scraping edge formed on the orifice retention rod, and a bracket assembly to which the cap is rotatably attached and which may be mounted to a conventional caulk cartridge holding gun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Inventor: Richard F. Bostelman
  • Patent number: 5261559
    Abstract: A ring assembly for compressed gas cylinders includes either a separate adaptor removably attachable to existing gas cylinders or, a ring member integral with the top portion of manufactured cylinders. In any case, a ring plate provides a horizontal, radially disposed lift plate that serves to allow lifting, transporting and storage of the cylinders. In the adaptor version, the ring plate surrounds a collar having upper and lower portions respectively provided with external and internal threads. The lower portion threads engage with the existing external threads on the top portion of gas cylinders and which normally provide for attachment of the required safety cap while the upper portion threads duplicate the cylinder threads and thus enable attachment of the protector cap thereto. Manipulation or hanging of a cylinder equipped with the ring adaptor may be by manual grasping of the ring plate or by insertion of lift hooks into holes formed in the ring plate or by placing lift forks beneath the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Inventor: Frank S. Salvucci, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5158204
    Abstract: Containment cap and adapter for mounting on a gas cylinder to isolate the cylinder valve from the ambient atmosphere and contain leakage from said valve. The cap can include means to receive inner-pressurization and remove contained leakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Martrich, Dennis W. Croll, Stanley F. Christoff