Protective shroud for a valve integrated pressure regulator (VIPR)

Abstract

A protective shroud for a valve integrated pressure regulator (VIPR) assembly is provided. The protective shroud includes a main body section, a top section extending from the main body section to form a primary handle with one or more connecting arm sections and a grip section, and a bottom section with an annular collar. The connecting sections and grip section of the primary handle are oriented in a parallel orientation to the annular collar. The front face of the main body section includes a recessed portion having a first port or opening configured to expose a pressure gauge/display from the VIPR assembly and a second port or opening configured to expose a gas outlet from the VIPR assembly. The top section of the protective shroud also includes a top opening sized to receive a control knob of the VIPR assembly.

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