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Safety cover for gas outlet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-27
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Granted: 1978-03-14
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Expires: 1997-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A safety cover for a gas outlet comprising a mounting plate for securement to a gas outlet pipe and a cover hinged to the plate whereby the cover may be positioned over the outlet and pivotally moved out of the way to permit access to the gas outlet. Typically, the cover is color-coded to identify the source of gas available at cite of use.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Douglas Mesh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:03
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D59/00; B65D59/06; B65D59/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
A safety cover for a gas outlet comprising, in combination, a mounting plate for securement to a gas outlet pipe, the mounting plate having a pipe receiving means, and a cover connected to the mounting plate whereby the cover may be positioned over the gas outlet pipe and pivotally moved out of the way to permit access to the gas outlet pipe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
A safety cover for a gas outlet comprising, in combination, a mounting plate for securement to a gas outlet pipe, the mounting plate having a pipe receiving means, and a cover connected to the mounting plate whereby the cover may be positioned over the gas outlet pipe and pivotally moved out of the way to permit access to the gas outlet pipe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The safety cover of claim 1, wherein the cover is color coded to indicate a particular type of gas.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The safety cover of claim 2, wherein the cover has indicia on the outer face thereof indicating type of gas.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
The safety cover of claim 1, wherein the mounting plate comprises: (a) U-shaped channel member having a top and a bottom and wall members extending forward of a flat plate; (b) on the rear of the plate, extending outwardly, a gas pipe receiving means for securement of the mounting plate to a gas pipe; and (c) at the top of the mounting plate means for securing thereto the cover, whereby the cover may be pivoted upwardly about the cover securing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The safety cover of claim 4, wherein there extends above the flat plate the wall members, the cover being secured to said upwardly extending wall members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The safety cover of claim 1, wherein the cover is a rectangular box-like structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The safety cover of claim 1, wherein there is attached to the cover, on the top wall thereof and extending in the direction of the mounting plate and beyond, a stop means whereby the cover is stopped from being pivoted beyond a certain point when the stop means makes contact with the rear of the mounting plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The safety cover of claim 4, wherein the cover securing means comprises a nut and screw combination.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The safety cover of claim 1, wherein the mounting plate and cover are polymeric.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The safety cover of claim 1, wherein the mounting plate and cover are metal.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-03-13 | 1981-09-12 | 1982-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-13 | 1985-09-12 | 1986-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-13 | 1989-09-12 | 1990-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |