Patent ID: 7322487
Filing Date: 2008-01-29
Classification: F17C

Abstract:
1. A propane tank cover, which safely covers, protects, and locks a propane tank, the propane tank having a cylindrical body with an upper spherical cap, having a valve structure extending upwardly from the upper spherical cap, the valve structure having a side port, having a protective cage surrounding the valve structure, leaving access to the side port, the protective cage having an upper edge and a lower portion, and the protective cage having at least one opening having a lip extending outwardly therefrom for manually carrying the propane tank, comprising: a safety cover conforming to the protective cage of the propane tank defining a cylindrical frame, having an upper circular plate and a lower locking collar, the upper circular plate having an outer edge, the lower locking collar having a fixed member, a rotatably hinged member, and a locking mechanism, the rotatably hinged member having a first and a second end and being attached at the first end to the fixed member by a hinge, the safety cover being slipped over the protective cage, wherein the upper circular plate covers the protective cage and the valve structure by resting over the upper edge of the protective cage, and the lower locking collar being fitted around the lower portion of the protective cage near the upper spherical cap, the rotatably hinged member being securely closed against the fixed member at the second end by the locking mechanism; a protective cap having a base portion and an L-shaped member, the base portion fits within the protective cage, while the L-shaped member attaches onto the base portion and extends over the side port for protecting the side port from leakage when not in use; a tabletop for attaching to the upper circular plate of the safety cover, having a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface having a centrally positioned track attached thereto by a plurality of screws, the track extends outwardly from the bottom surface and having a slotted channel for receiving the outer edge of the upper circular plate and thereby securing the tabletop to the safety cover and propane tank; and a waterproof tablecloth being draped over the top surface of the tabletop for fully covering the tabletop, safety cover, and propane tank.