Patent ID: 6311734
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: B05B,E03C,F16L

Abstract:
A cover for preventing unauthorized access to a conventional connector of a shower assembly during engagement, the connector being attachable to a conventional shower arm by a threaded retention between an external thread and an internal thread, the connector being disposed downstream of the shower arm, the cover comprising:a housing comprised of a pair of half shells secured together by a living hinge integral with the pair of shells enabling pivotal movement of one shell relative to the other shell that encases the connector preventing access to the connector during engagement, one end of the housing having an inwardly directed retaining lip for retention about a side edge of the connector, sufficient tolerance existing between the housing and the connector enabling rotational movement of the housing about the connector during engagement, the cover having sufficient strength that a grasping tool applied thereabout does not enable engagement with the connector;a lock that is integral with the housing, the lock retaining the housing about the connector during engagement preventing substantial axial movement of the housing relative to the connector and any substantial rotational movement of the connector relative to the shower arm; anda disengagement member wherein the cover can be disengaged from engagement enabling removal with a special tool.