Patent ID: 8800331

Claim:
A barrier which prevents tampering with a filler pipe of a tank, said barrier comprising: (a) a first upstanding post; (b) a second upstanding post spaced away from said first post; (c) a first bracket located at the lower end of said first post, and a second bracket located at the lower end of said second post; (d) fasteners configured to secure said brackets together to define a circular opening adapted to encircle a filler pipe; (e) an opening formed in the upper end of said first post; (f) an aperture formed in the upper end of said second post; (g) an annular plate spanning the distance between the upper ends of said first and second posts; (h) a tab projecting outwardly from said annular plate and passing through said aperture at the upper end of said second post; (i) a slot formed in said annular plate; (j) a lock located on said annular plate, said lock including a body; k) a cavity formed in the body of said lock; and l) the upper end of said first post passing through said slot and into said cavity in said lock for retaining said lock on said annular plate.