US3820696A
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Protective cap for a cylindrical tank
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-22
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1993-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A protective cap having a split band which changes around the cylindrical portion of the tank, and a handle yoke which extends over the top of the tank protecting the valves and providing a handle. Channels are provided around the split band for protecting and storing the hose. A retaining member securably holds the cap in a secure position against a fixed wall.
Inventors
- 👤 A Gongolewski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:39
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A protective cap for a portable cylindrical tank which tank has one end accommodating a valve assembly, the cap comprising a split band adapted to encircle the cylinder and having its ends forming outwardly protruding tabs, clamping means contacting said tabs to draw them together for clamping the split band onto the cylinder, handle yoke means attachable to said split band and extending upwardly therefrom to pass over the valve assembly when said split band is clamped onto the cylinder, and at least two Ushaped channels each extending radially outward from said split band and circumferentially spaced from each other around said split band, and wherein one of said U-shaped channels further comprises a vertical tongue extending downward at the outer end thereof and said cap means further comprises retaining means including a groove portion, said tongue designed to fit within said groove portion, and wherein both said retaining means and said channel having said tongue each having a hole therein, said hole being aligned when said tongue is within said groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A protective cap for a portable cylindrical tank which tank has one end accommodating a valve assembly, the cap comprising a split band adapted to encircle the cylinder and having its ends forming outwardly protruding tabs, clamping means contacting said tabs to draw them together for clamping the split band onto the cylinder, handle yoke means attachable to said split band and extending upwardly therefrom to pass over the valve assembly when said split band is clamped onto the cylinder, and at least two Ushaped channels each extending radially outward from said split band and circumferentially spaced from each other around said split band, and wherein one of said U-shaped channels further comprises a vertical tongue extending downward at the outer end thereof and said cap means further comprises retaining means including a groove portion, said tongue designed to fit within said groove portion, and wherein both said retaining means and said channel having said tongue each having a hole therein, said hole being aligned when said tongue is within said groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A protective cap as in claim 1 wherein said retaining means comprises an L-shaped member and two spacer members, said spacer members secureably connected to one leg of said L-shaped member in aligned relationship therewith and spaced apart from each other thereby forming said groove portion therebetween.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |