Patent ID: 7500701

Claim:
A sealing ring comprising, a split-ring annular band having a first end and a second end; a first tab disposed at said first end, said first tab extending away from said annular band, said first tab including a first aperture and a first aperture threading; a second tab disposed at said second end, said second tab extending away from said annular band, said second tab including a second aperture and a second aperture threading, wherein said first aperture threading is reversed from said second aperture threading, wherein at least one of said first and second tabs includes at least one tab slot for receiving a security device; and a fastener threadedly engaged with said first aperture threading and said second aperture threading, said fastener including at least one head for rotating said fastener, said head disposed at an axial end of said fastener, whereby rotation of said head adjusts a radial dimension of said annular band, said fastener including a radially protruding portion disposed between said first and second tabs, said radially protruding portion including at least one opening for engaging said security device.