Sealing cap having frangible means
OwnerKlaus Boetzkesinventor
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Abstract
A pilfer-proof sealing cap for use with keg barrels is arranged to fit over the disc on the barrel on which the tapping valve is mounted, and comprises a cover plate and a cylindrical skirt depending therefrom wherein the skirt includes inwardly sprung locking elements which engage under the disc. Inspection windows may be provided in order to check the condition of the locking elements which are arranged to break-off if the cap is removed or tampered with.
Claims13
A sealing cap made from plastic material for use on valves in keg-barrels wherein a disc is provided for mounting a valve on a barrel, comprising:
- a cover plate;
- a cylindrical guideway depending from said cover plate;
- a plurality of locking elements on said cylindrical guideway biased inwardly of said guideway for gripping engagement under said disc;
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- a thin fracture zone adjacent an underneath part of said cylindrical guideway connecting each locking element to said cylindrical guideway.
A sealing cap made from plastic material for use on valves in keg-barrels wherein a disc is provided for mounting a valve on a barrel, comprising:
- a cover plate;
- a cylindrical guideway depending from said cover plate;
- a plurality of locking elements on said cylindrical guideway biased inwardly of said guideway for gripping engagement under said disc;
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- a plurality of rupture lines spaced around the circumference of said cylindrical guideway to provide a break off section on said cylindrical guideway, said locking elements being connected to said break off section.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.