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US 7,401,761 B2Granted
Compressed gas cylinder safety device
AssigneeSmart Parts, Inc.
InventorsWilliam Gardner, Jr., Danial S. Jones
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AssigneeSmart Parts, Inc.
InventorsWilliam Gardner, Jr., Danial S. Jones
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An improved apparatus and method for preventing accidental disconnection of a valve fitting from a compressed gas cylinder (tank) is provided. A valve safety device preferably includes a valve stem having a first threaded section. The first threaded section is preferably configured to engage threads in an internal section of a compressed gas storage device during insertion and reside within an internal portion of the compressed gas storage device following insertion. A non-threaded section is preferably arranged proximal to the first threaded section. One or more vents are preferably provided on the non-threaded section to provide for a safe release of compressed gas from the compressed gas storage device before the first threaded section can be removed from the compressed gas storage device.
A valve safety device for a compressed gas storage device having a compressed gas storage chamber arranged in an interior portion of the compressed gas storage device, an opening communicating with the compressed gas storage chamber, and internal threads arranged in the opening, said valve safety device comprising:
A valve safety device, comprising:
A valve safety stem for a compressed gas storage device having a compressed gas storage chamber arranged in an interior portion of the compressed gas storage device, an opening communicating with the compressed gas storage chamber, and internal threads arranged in the opening, said valve safety stem comprising:
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