Abstract: Connectors for joining protective ducts and/or hoses for the installation of insulated electrical conductors and/or cables in an aircraft are equipped with lids that are easily opened even without a tool. The lids are preferably permanently secured to the connectors. The lids are constructed as roll-up tapes or as a flat or curved plates. The curved plates are held in place in the closed condition by springs. A flat plate lid is held in place, for example by a circlip, or by a leg spring or by a hinge.

Abstract: A collet-type pipe coupling of simplified construction includes three main flange parts and a grip structure. The main flange parts are machined or otherwise formed with plain shapes. One flange is welded to an associated length of pipe or other body and all of the flanges are assembled over a separate length of pipe. A first set of bolts is tightened to compress a packing carried in the welded flange with an intermediate flange. A second set of bolts draws a flange collar towards the intermediate flange to constrict the grip structure radially into locking engagement with the separate length of pipe to complete a coupling installation.

Abstract: A new type of instant scratch-off lottery game combining the advantages of the conventional lottery, which allows the player to choose his own selected numbers from a set of numbers, and the advantage of the instant scratch-off lottery tickets by enabling the player to immediately learn if he is a winner or a looser. The player is instructed to pick his numbers from a set of numbers. Each number in this set is represented by a a small box overprinted with a security bar-code readable to conventional scanner. The scanner transfer the readable data and the serial number of the ticket to a central computer in the lottery agency to verify the winning status. The player is able to learn immediately if he is a winner by revealing a winning symbol hidden under the scratch-off material and the overprinted security code of the picked numbers.

Abstract: The present invention relates mainly to a sealing ring and to a method of mounting it in a groove. According to the present invention, the sealing ring is twisted before being mounted in the groove so that the reaction forces retain it therein. The retention capabilities of the present invention is improved for sealing rings of a section that includes a projection directed towards a wall of the groove that provides radial support. The present invention applies more particularly to the mechanical, motor vehicle, and aircraft industries. The sealing ring of the present invention can be used, in particular, in association with the manifolds of turbocompressors, and with air inlet and outlet manifolds, in particular those made of plastics materials, as used in the motor vehicle industry.

Abstract: A dust cover includes a hollow sleeve for insertion into a connector opening and a lid pivotally coupled thereto. The lid is biased to a passive sealing position wherein the lid engages a rim portion of the sleeve, and is movable by an operator to an active sealing position wherein a part of the rim is releasably received by a recess formed on a part of the lid.

Abstract: A cap and shield assembly for a fluid conduit coupler has a shield and a cap hingedly connected to the shield with a shaft having a cross-pin extending therethrough. A cam bushing in the bore of the shield has a cam surface which coacts with the cross-pin to provide a positive closed position for the cap relative to the shield. Preferably, the cam bushing also provides a positive open position. The cap and shield assembly is particularly advantageous for couplers having a dry-break interface because the cap is readily moved between open and closed positions and operators will be more inclined to use the cap after fluid transfer. Shrouds on the cap and the shield coact to protect the coupler interface when the cap is in the closed position thereby protecting the dry-break interface from contamination by road and environmental debris. This is particularly advantageous compared to the dust cap of the prior art which tends not to be used for its intended purpose of protecting the fluid conduit coupler.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching and securing a cap to a hose adapter used in connection with an RV waste removal valve assembly to prevent inadvertent sewer or waste spillage in the event of a failure of the primary locking components. The apparatus comprises two principal components, including a Y-branch plumbing fitting with a hose adapter incorporated at one end. On the outside surface of the hose adapter are a coupling pin and an adjacently located coupling tongue. The other component is a closure cap, which includes one or more generally L-shaped coupling arms. The coupling arms form a U-shaped opening with the edge of the cap and include an opening at one end to slidably receive the coupling pin and a grooved or slotted portion along the base of the coupling arm near where the arm attaches to the edge of the cap to slidably receive the coupling tongue.

Abstract: A footing connector and a method for use thereof. The connector is preferably T-shaped and includes integrally formed end caps which may be used to prevent cement or the like from entering into the connector. The connector is used in a drainage network to drain water away form the outside of a building and to evacuate unwanted gasses from the inside of a building.

Abstract: The connector includes a socket (14) attachable to the proximal end of the drain tube so that the socket is in fluid flow communication with the drain tube. An adapter (38) having opposite tapered ends is provided for connecting the socket to the suction/collection device. The adapter is flexibly connected to the socket to be movable between first and second positions. In the first position, one end of the adapter is inserted into the socket. In the second position, both ends are removed from the socket. A cap (22) is flexibly connected to the socket for substantially closing-off the socket. The cap may cover one end of the adapter while the other end of the adapter is inserted in the socket, or the cap may be inserted directly into the socket.

Abstract: A device for connecting at least a feed off and return tube to a bung-hole of a container for liquids and the like having threads at its inner periphery, said device comprisinga cylindrical insert having threads at its outer periphery co-operating with the thread of the bung-hole, and a bottom part provided with at least two orifices,a tube mounting having a lower surface to be placed on the bottom of said insert and provided with ports being in communication with said orifices of the insert, anda clamp means to clamp said mounting into said insert,wherein the tube mounting and the insert are provided with lugs and co-operating recesses located according to a certain pattern, wherein a recess is arranged in the wall of an orifice debouching in the bottom of said cylindrical insert, and the co-operating lug protrudes axially out of the tube mounting or vice versa, such that with only two lugs a large number of coding possibilities is provided for.

Abstract: A mechanical plug device for an environmental monitoring well is disclosed for sealing the exposed top end of a well casing in order to prevent pollutants from entering the monitoring well. The plug is lockable to prevent unauthorized access to the monitoring well. A valve assembly is attached to the plug so as to allow a user to selectively fluidly communicate with a sampling port and the interior of the monitoring well, thereby permitting fluid samples to be extracted through the plug without removing the plug from the well and without exposing the well interior to the outside atmosphere.

Abstract: An end fitting for a water supply pipe of a sprinkler system is in the form of a hollow tubular body having an internal cavity which progressively decreases in cross-sectional area from an end of the body attached to the supply pipe to an opposite end of the body in the manner of a convergent nozzle, in order to enhance the pressure of water available to a sprinkler head attached to the fitting at a position remote from the pipe end.

Abstract: This swivel connection (10) of metallic material includes a female block (12), a center spool (14) and a male spool (16) which provide substantially universal movement between a hose line connection (18) and pneumatic tool (1). A protective cover (80) is provided for the female block (12) and a protective cover (82) is provided for the exposed portion of the center spool (14). Both covers are of non-mar plastic material to protect finished surfaces with which the swivel connection (10) comes into contact during use. Both covers include access openings (92, 112) having snap-fitted removable caps (100, 120).

Abstract: A quick connector for forming a joint in a fluid line consists of a female connector body having a bore which receives a male member. A sleeve surrounds and is secured on the male member in close fitting relation with the male member and with the female connector body. A retainer extends between the sleeve and a radial face formed in the connector body to secure the male member in the connector body. A secondary retainer provides enhanced retention capability. An optional plug may be positioned in the bore entrance to prevent introduction of external contaminants.

Abstract: A conventional plastic cap is provided incorporating a longitudinally tapering, generally cylindrical hollow body having opposite large and small diameter ends with the large diameter end being open and including a first diametrically outwardly projecting flange extending circumferentially thereabout and the small diameter end being closed and including a second diametrically outwardly projecting circumferential flange of greater outside diameter than the outside diameter of the large diameter end of the body independent of the first flange supported therefrom.

Abstract: A screw-threaded connection incorporates multiple synchronized threads, that is, one connection element has one or more sets of male threads that mates with one or more corresponding sets of female threads on the mating connection element, in customary fashion. Of course, the multiple sets of threads on the mating connection element are synchronized such that their leads are the same, and, of course, the same as the sets of mating multiple synchronized threads. This multiple synchronized thread connection has application to any fluid connector and particularly to fluid connectors in wide-variant temperature deviation, high-pressure, and/or mechanical vibration environments.

Abstract: A plastic fence post and cap are secured to each other by a spring tab arrangement which is completely concealed after assembly. In one embodiment, a bottom section of the cap fits over the end of the post and tabs projecting inwardly from opposed panels of the bottom section extend into holes extending through opposed sides of the post. In a second embodiment, a bottom part of the cap is received within the tubular post and has outwardly extending tabs that spring into recesses provided along inner sidewall surfaces of the post.

Abstract: A plumbing fitting serving both as a test closure and a trap bushing for a T-fitting. The test and trap fitting comprises a tubular member of circular cross section having an open end and an integrally closed end. The fitting can be inserted through an opening in a wall (if present) and into the intermediate port of a T-fitting constituting a pan of a soil pipe and a vent pipe assembly. The test and trap fitting has an outside diameter such that it is received in the intermediate port of the T-fitting with close tolerance, enabling a fluid-tight connection to be made in any appropriate manner such as by solvent welding. The test and trap fitting serves as a closure for the intermediate port of the T-fitting enabling pressure testing of the plumbing system, or the maintenance of head of water therein. The test and trap fitting can be cut substantially flush with the wall and serves as bushing to which a plumbing fixture trap can be connected in fluid-tight fashion by solvent welding and the like.

Abstract: A female luer connector comprises a tube having an open, outer end in a luer-tapered bore communicating with the outer end. The tube carries a side arm that from a positioned spaced longitudinally from the open, outer end, with the side arm extending both radially outwardly from the tube and in generally longitudinal relationship with the axis of the bore toward the open, outer end, to define a space between the tube and the side arm for receiving an outer, threaded sleeve of a male luer lock connector. A cap is connected to the side arm through a plastic hinge in a position permitting the cap to pivot between a closed position in which the cap closes the open, outer end, and an open position in which the cap is spaced from the open, outer end. The side arm defines an effectively rigid, fixed configuration to position the hinge and cap to naturally and spontaneously permit pivoting to the closed position to the open position, typically upon pressing with a single finger.

Abstract: An unloading valve for hopper cars used for transporting dry fluent material such as carbon black. An unloading pipe extends outwardly from the bottom of the hopper, and a closure removably attaches at the end of the pipe. The closure includes a plug extending within the pipe and presenting a surface that confronts the dry fluent material adjacent the inner end of the pipe. This surface has an angle selected to cause fluent material loaded into the hopper to become packed at the inner end of the pipe during loading and subsequent shipment of the hopper car. When the closure is removed for attaching an unloading conduit to the pipe, the packed material at the inner end of the pipe prevents any of that material from leaking out the pipe before the unloading conduit can be connected.

Abstract: A tubular fitting of sheet metal is formed in one piece of a container, for example, a bung container and an internally threaded bushing is press fitted into tubular fitting or is held therein by formations, texturing and/or adhesive and is braced axially against a bead formed on the free end of the tubular fitting.

Abstract: An inflator manifold made of plastic materials that is as strong as metallic inflator manifolds and that has the same external dimensions of metallic inflator manifolds so that it meets industry strength and size standards. The outermost end of the inflator manifold is capped by an end cap having external and internal threads so that a double screw threaded engagement is achieved that matches the strength of metallic threads. The side walls of the inflator manifold are thickened in an internal direction so that the bore for gaseous fluids under pressure entering the article to be inflated has a diameter less than the diameter of a bore of a metallic inflator manifold.

Abstract: Proper access for enabling fire hoses to be readily coupled to the hose connections of a fire hydrant is provided without needlessly sacrificing valuable adjacent parking space for motor vehicles by utilizing upwardly oriented fire hydrant hose connections and/or by utilizing open-walled, cage-like protective enclosure components to maintain good and sufficient hydrant clearance and hose connection access space in regions that extend about the hydrant's hose connections. In one preferred form, rounded elbow pipe segments are threaded onto the hose connections of an existing fire hydrant and are rigidly secured in place thereon to provide upwardly oriented fire hydrant hose connections, and/or protective enclosure components are attached to the existing fire hydrant to provide an open-walled cage-like structure that maintains proper obstruction-free access space in regions that extend about the hydrant's hose connections so that fire hoses easily can be coupled to the hydrant.

Abstract: A shrouded tubing interface for quickly connecting, disconnecting and avoiding contamination of first and second fluid flow lines comprising male and female connectors, each of which are connected to a respective one of the fluid flow lines. The male connector includes a first tubular portion defining a distal tip and a tapered outer surface, while the female connector includes a second tubular portion having a distal tip and a tapered inner surface. The tapered surfaces of the first and second tubular portions are mutually tapered such that the first and second tubular portions are axially interfittable. The male and female connectors further include first and second tubular skirt portions, respectively, associated with and extending about the respective tubular portions which are adapted to prevent contact to respective ones of the distal ends, and are further positioned to radially and axially overlap when the tubular portions are brought into interfitting engagement at the tapering surfaces.

Abstract: This invention relates to an air manifold having a plurality of apertures communicating with each other interiorally of the air manifold, wherein one of the apertures is adapted to communicate with a compressed air source, and the other apertures are adapted to selectively receive either closing means for maintaining the compressed air source interiorally of the manifold or compressed air conduits for communication with the compressed air source.

Abstract: A medical connector to be attached to a liquid introducing tube has a first connecting part adapted to be connected to one portion of a medical liquid introducing tube, a second connecting part adapted to be connected to another portion of the medical liquid introducing tube and being formed integrally with the first connecting part, a breaking portion formed between the first and second connecting parts and adapted to be broken under finger pressure, and a seal cap for sealing an opening of the second connector part after breaking the breaking portion.

Abstract: A closure assembly having an O-ring seal which produces extremely low break-out friction is provided. This is achieved by utilizing an annular endless groove which is wider than the material diameter of the O-ring in a first fitting and a flared distal end in a mating second fitting, which permits the O-ring to simultaneously compress and roll, thereby allowing for a much tighter seal than conventional O-rings' seal with out easily rupturing the O-ring.

Abstract: An end cap is provided for adjacent pipes in the cooling coils of an electric air furnace. Each end cap includes parallel opposite side walls and a curved end portion connecting the side walls. The side walls and end portion define a perimeter edge, the outer portion of which is beveled. The end cap includes a pair of tabs extending from each side wall. The tabs partially fill the crevice between adjacent end pipes so as to provide a stronger weld between the end cap and the pipes. The curvature of the end cap minimizes turbulence of the liquid coolant flowing through the pipes.

Abstract: A closure (20) for an outdoor hose bibb (24) is provided. A cap (30) engages the hose bibb threaded spout (46). A lip (52) on a collar (32) passes through a slot (50) in the cap and abuts the narrowed spout (54) above the spout threads. The cap and collar are coupled by a hook (60) engaging a handle (62) and by holes (84,88) in tabs (66,64) extending from the cup and the collar. The shackle (70) of a lock (34) passes through the tab holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suction box for a central vacuum system, comprising a cover part (1) designed to be mounted against the exterior surface of a wall, a counterpart (2) of the cover part, designed to be mounted inside the wall, and a 90.degree. suction bend (3) designed to bend the suction tube inside the wall to a direction parallel to the plane of the wall. According to the invention, the counterpart (2) and the auction bend (3) constitute a solid integral body (4) comprising a supporting surface (5) resting against the interior surface of the wall board, a round-shaped mounting flange (6) raised from the supporting surface and designed to be placed in a hole in the wall, and curved and elongated attachment areas (7) to which the cover part (1) can be fastened.

Abstract: A tee shaped fitting for connecting together porous and non-porous irrigation tubing and also threaded garden hose as desired in which the three openings each have exterior male threads to engage the hose and interior compression rings to engage the tubing. The fitting is closable at one or more openings with caps so that the one fitting can be used as an elbow, coupling, tee, or end cap thus avoiding the stocking or purchase of many different kinds of fittings.

Abstract: A composite drywell, a drywell system and method employing the composite drywell, which composite drywell comprises a cylindrical drywell having a removable top and bottom section, the drywell composed of a plurality of separate, edge-interlocked, arcuate sections which together form the cylindrical wall of the drywell, each arcuate section having a one side edge with a opening extending substantially the length of the side edge and the other side edge having a beaded side edge extending substantially the length of the arcuate section, the beaded edge of the arcuate section adapted to fit in an interlocking, receiving relationship into the other side edge opening of the adjacent arcuate section so as to have all arcuate sections interlocked to form a cylindrical drywell wall.

Abstract: A self-pressurized gasket seal arrangement comprising a first pressure part (12) having a first wall (14) surrounding a central axis (16) for confining fluid under pressure and a first shoulder (18) rigidly supported by the wall. The first shoulder defines a first support surface (20) transverse to the axis. A second pressure part (22) defines a second, substantially annular support surface (28) transverse to the axis. An annular seal ring (30) is situated for limited axial movement between the first and second support surfaces and has first and second ring surfaces (32, 34) oriented in opposite axial directions. The seal ring includes a ridge (36) for bearing on the first support surface to limit the movement of the seal ring axially away from the second pressure part and to transmit the initial preload uniformly. At least one gasket seat (40, 42) is provided on the second ring surface and annular gaskets (46, 48) are situated on each of the gasket seats.

Abstract: A device for jointing or closing pipe ends and comprising a single or double-ended rigid or semi-rigid tubular body (10) adapted to retain and protect a single or double-ended elastomeric sleeve (12) with a resilient annular collar (13) protruding from the body at the or each end. The sleeve (12) surrounds the pipe to be joined or closed, and a clamping ring consisting of a pair of semi-circular segments (14) is closed around the collar (13) with bolts (15) and diametrically opposed wedge-like members (18) which are in sliding engagement with the internal surfaces of the clamping ring segments (14) thus to be forced inwardly together with the latter when the bolts (15) are tightened. This ensures a substantially unform radial compression of the collar (13) around the pipe wall.

Abstract: A picket fence cap has a top which is coextensive with the top of a square cross-sectioned, fence member which may be a hollow picket or post. The fence member has at least one internal, longitudinally extending fastener receiver channel centrally located on one wall. The picket fence cap has a depending bottom which is inserted into the open end of the fence member. The depending bottom includes a leg which is press fitted into the channel. In one embodiment, for a fence member with opposed channels, the depending leg extends laterally to fit in both channels. In another embodiment, for a fence member which has one channel the depending bottom has a Y-shaped cross-section with a channel fitting leg and a pair of legs which extend to opposite corners.

Abstract: A pair of flanges are fixed to a pipe end of a port of a plasma vacuum vessel and another pipe end to be connected thereto. These flanges each have a ring-shaped knife edge. A copper gasket is interposed between the respective knife edges of the two flanges. A predetermined number of bolts are tightened to fix the flanges to each other. As a result, the knife edges bite into the copper gasket, and a linear sealing load from the knife edges acts on the gasket, thereby sealing and isolating the space inside the port from the outside. The number n of bolts are given by3(B+28)/65-0.ltoreq.n.ltoreq.3(B+28)/65+0.02B,and the flange thickness t is given by ##EQU1## where B is the diameter of a circle passing through the respective central axes of the n number of bolts. Thus, the bolt number and the flange thickness are reduced without lowering the sealing performance.

Abstract: An improved drywell system and method of controlling the flow and distribution of surface water employing a drywell, the drywell including a cylindrical drywell adapted to be positioned beneath the ground, which drywell has at least one large diameter port in the cylindrical wall of the drywell to receive or discharge surface and a plurality of smaller diameter distribution ports, generally uniformly distributed about the cylindrical wall surface of the drywell and a removable bottom cover and a removable top cover, the small diameter distribution ports having a conical shape to receive tapered plugs, the plugs adapted to be easily removed or installed prior to use by selection of the plug so that the direction and distribution of the flow of surface water beneath the surface may be controlled.

Abstract: A capped fluidic connector is provided which includes a body with an inner tubular member having proximate and distal sections. A cap is hingedly connected to the body for covering the inner tubular member distal section. The inner tubular member proximate section is received within an outer tubular member proximate section. An application of the connector in an intravenous or intra-arterial fluid system is disclosed.

Abstract: A retaining ring of an eyeball return fitting of the type used in swimming pools and spas is provided with a releaseable or breakaway cover cap. The cap closes the end of the return fitting during construction. This permits the finish work for the cement and plaster stages of the pool construction to be effected without the danger of cement or plaster getting into the fitting during construction. After construction has been completed, the cap is released and drops away, carrying with it any cement or plaster which may have hardened on it during construction.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a fitting consisting of a tubular body which may be readily installed over the end of a smooth wall conduit and removed therefrom and may be quickly connected to a standard unisex adapter mounted on the end of a hose line to place the conduit and hose line in fluid communication. The fitting includes a positive lock for attaching the fitting to the conduit and a flexible retainer is employed for safety purposes to resist "blow off".

Abstract: A fitting for connecting a drum containing a fluid product to a pipeline leading to a place of use without introducing contaminant.

Abstract: A service tee comprises a tubular T-piece 1 having a through-portion 2 with a flexible lower end 6 for connection to a gas or water main 70 by way of a hole in the wall of the main and a side branch portion 3 for connection to a service pipe. The end 6 of the through-portion 2 is adapted for initial insertion into the hole in the wall of the main 70 and then for subsequent radial outward expansion so that its surface sealingly engages with the edge of the hole. An expander 4 is provided for location within the end 6 of the through-portion 2 and is adapted in a first position to permit initial insertion of the end of the through-portion into the hole and on movement to a second position to cause expansion of the end 6 into engagement with the edge of the hole.

Abstract: A safety connection for connecting a plug into a tubular member, the tubular member having an internal sealing surface, an internal recess positioned outward from said internal sealing surface, said recess ending in inwardly extending lip with a plurality of slots therethrough and external threads; a plug having a body with a plurality of radially extending pins positioned to pass through said slots in said lip, a radially extending flange and a pin extending radially outward from the plug at a position immediately axially inward of said flange and being out of axial alignment with said pins and sized to fit within one of said slots to position said plurality of pins out of alignments with said slots; and a securing ring having an inwardly extend flange for surrounding the exterior of said plug on the exterior side of said plug flange and internal threads for engaging the external threads on said tubular member to secure said plug in said tubular.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pipe union having a reliable metal ring seal and a resilient seal. The resilient seal is on the pin portion of the union, which has an internal seal surface. The box portion of the union has a bore to sealingly receive the resilient seal and an internal seal surface. The metal ring seal is compressed into sealing engagement with the pin portion and box portion sealing surfaces when the union pin portion and union box portion are connected together by a threaded collar. When the union is utilized in a tree cap for an underwater wellhead and the union box portion is attached to the wellhead, the resilient seal serves as a secondary seal and protects the metal seal. Well servicing risers or lubricators may be connected to the tree cap box portion.

Abstract: In order to place in sealed communication two reactor containments provided with openings capable of having a displacement between their axes, an assembly (12) is placed between the flanges (B.sub.1, B.sub.2) delimiting these openings, said assembly comprising two mobile linking parts (30a, 30b) according to a common axis, these parts bearing lip seals (36a, 36b) coming to take sealed support on the flanges under the action of a control (52) and springs (44) mechanism. Two double doors (14a, 14b) can be placed inside the openings and the linking parts in order to ensure separation of the containments. These double doors are formed of doors (16a, 18a, 16b, 18b) interconnected by means of magnets (62a, 64a, 62b, 64b) authorizing a certain relative sliding.

Abstract: Fittings for cylindrical members such as pipes, tubes, and rods. A nut main body has internal camming surfaces formed by threads on a bore or recess inner surface, and a cap bolt has a through bore, and a longitudinally segmented shank defining clamping legs. External camming surfaces defined by threads on the remote ends of the clamping legs from the bolt head fit within the internal camming surfaces with the bolt head engaging the nut main body so that the internal and external camming surfaces are contained within the nut main body and protected against damage. A cylindrical member fits through the cap bolt bore and into the nut main body recess axially beyond the internal camming surfaces. Further tightening of the cap bolt causes camming action of the camming surfaces to occur, forcing the clamping legs to bend in cantilever fashion so that their remote ends clampingly grip the cylindrical member. Suitable seals are provided to keep the camming surfaces protected.

Abstract: A rigid coupling for plain ended pipe includes radially inwardly movable wedging members of a hard but ductile material, which optionally may be in the form of a collet, and a member providing a camming surface corresponding with an external camming surface on each of the wedging members, the wedging members each having an axially straight inner surface for cooperation with the external axial surface of a pipe, the inner surface of the wedging members being coated with a grit material of a hardness greater than that of the pipe and that of the wedging members, for it to become matrixed within the respective surfaces on the application of compressive forces to the wedging members.

Abstract: A sewage draining device having a drain coupling, an independently suspended tubular housing, a flexible, extendable drain hose and a dual closure cap. In storage, the hose is fully retracted within the housing with the dual closure cap closing both the hose and the housing. For drainage, the dual closure cap is disengaged from the housing and the cap/hose combination may then be extended from the housing to a sewage receiving tank. The dual closure cap is then removed from the hose for drainage. The drain coupling and the housing, while connected to each other to complete the closure of the hose in storage, are independently suspended from the vehicle, whereby the device will withstand transportation without incurring damage or causing damage to the vehicle.

Abstract: A swivel gladhand for vehicle air brake systems which includes a continuously torsioned body portion which when not in use is automatically urged to a position wherein the outlet opening therein is seated against a stop member which seals the outlet opening therein and which also includes a selectively movable locking arm which is operable to cam the body portion against the stop member to thereby positively secure the body in sealed engagement with the stop member to prevent the loss of air pressure therethrough when the gladhand is not in use.

Abstract: A lockable well cap for capping the upper end of a well casing. A base member, which has an upwardly and inwardly interior surface with tapered upwardly directed serrations formed thereon, frictionally engages a portion of the well casing. The outside surface of the base member has a lock tab which aligns with a lock tab on the cover to receive a locking padlock. The cover also includes pins which contact inclined grooves in the base member when properly engaged. A first fluid impervious gasket is seated between the well casing and the base member, and a second fluid impervious gasket is seated between the base member and the cover, both to provide a watertight and waterproof seal.