Patent ID: 7438085
Filing Date: 2008-10-21
Classification: F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tamper notification and protection device for use with a valve, said valve including a first fitting to be protected, a second fitting connectable to a tank, and a burst disk, said device comprising: a tapered cylinder having an inner tapered surface and outer tapered surface each having a securing means on both said inner and said outer tapered surfaces, either of said securing means configured to allow mounting onto a valve fitting; a base extending across said tapered cylinder, said base positioned to inhibit particles from entering the first fitting; a first strap attached to one side of the tapered cylinder and bendable about the valve, said first strap having a ring through which said burst disk is insertable, said ring further having an extended base; a second strap attached to another side of the tapered cylinder and bendable about the valve; and a locking mechanism configured to fasten said locking mechanism to join said first strap to said second strap such that said locking mechanism indicates detachment when unlocked after locking, thereby providing a tamper notification.