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US 5,957,154 AGranted
Fire hydrant adaptor and cover
OwnerAnderson E. Olakerinventor
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Abstract
A fire hydrant adaptor and cover for attachment to the uncovered outlet pipe of a fire hydrant. The fire hydrant adaptor and cover includes an adaptor pipe having a first end with internal threads of attachment to the fire hydrant outlet, and a second end having external threads to connect a fire hose and internal threads to secure a cover plate. The cover plate is formed from a metallic material and is inserted into the second end of the adaptor pipe. The cover plate is removed by magnetized elements or by engaging a rectangular hole formed on the cover face.
Claims8
A fire hydrant pipe and cover for attachment to an outlet of a fire hydrant comprising
- a pipe being positioned external of the fire hydrant having a first end being attachable to the outlet of the fire hydrant,
- said pipe having a passage between said first end to a second end of said pipe, a water outlet formed on said second end,
- said second end of said pipe having external threads adapted for receiving a fire hose, said second end further forming internal threads substantially around said outlet, and
- a cover plate having flat exterior face being arranged to be wholly positioned within said second end for closing said outlet, said flat exterior face forming a generally smooth end surface aligned and flush with said second end to prevent authorized use.
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