Patent ID: 6315147
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: F17C

Abstract:
A sealing cap for pressurized gas containers comprising a top wall, a cylindrical side wall connected to and downwardly extending from the top wall, and at least two releasable retaining elements on the outside of the side wall for securing the cap to a pressurized gas container, each releasable retaining element including an elongate rod with upper and lower opposite ends, a connection securing the upper end of each elongate rod to the outside of the cylindrical side wall, a claw at the lower end of each elongate rod, constructed and arranged to engage a pressurized gas container, and a screw thread and locking nut on the upper end of each elongate rod, and wherein the connection securing the upper end of each elongate rod to the outside of the cylindrical side wall comprises a hinged connection whereby the claw at the lower end of the elongate rod is movable toward and away from the cylindrical side wall.