Protection and tamper notification device for use with a valve

A tamper notification and protection device for use with a valve, said valve including a first fitting to be protected, a second fitting connectable to a tank, and a burst disk, said device comprising:

• a tapered cylinder having an inner and outer surface configured to secure the cylinder onto a valve fitting;
• a base mounted within said tapered cylinder, said base positioned to inhibit particles from entering the first fitting;
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• a first strap and a second strap configured to be bendable about said valve, said first strap having a ring through which said burst disk is insertable, said ring further having an extended base, said tapered cylinder being disposed between said first strap and said second strap, and said first strap configured to be fastenable to said second strap.

A protection device for use with a valve, said valve including a valve fitting connectable to a distribution mechanism and a burst disk, said device comprising:

• a tapered cylinder having a first end and a second end, the second end including an inner tapered surface having a securing means, and an outer tapered surface having a securing means, said tapered cylinder attachable to valve fittings of various sizes by using one of either said securing means of said inner surface or said securing means of said outer surface;
• a base configured to inhibit particles from entering the valve fitting;
• a first strap attached to one side of the tapered cylinder and bendable about the valve, said first strap having a ring through which said burst disk is insertable, said ring further having an extended base;
• a second strap attached to another side of the tapered cylinder and bendable about the valve;
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• a fastener allowing joining of said first strap to said second strap, wherein said fastener, once fastened, cannot be unfastened without damaging said protection device such that tampering is evident.