Abstract

The presently-disclosed subject matter includes valve covers. The valve covers can protect valves from exposure as well as from tampering. In some embodiments the valve cover comprises a cap that includes a top end and a side wall that is substantially cylindrical. Embodiments of valve covers also include a plug on an interior side of the top end of the cap that projects toward the opening of the cap. When the valve cover is installed, the plug can extend beyond an opening of the valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 27/12 - Covers for housings
• B65D 41/32 - Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
• F16K 35/10 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation with locking caps or locking bars
• F17C 13/06 - Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member

Abstract

The presently-disclosed subject matter includes valve covers. The valve covers can protect valves from exposure as well as from tampering. In some embodiments the valve cover comprises a cap that includes a top end and a side wall that is substantially cylindrical. Embodiments of valve covers also include a plug on an interior side of the top end of the cap that projects toward the opening of the cap. When the valve cover is installed, the plug can extend beyond an opening of the valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 27/12 - Covers for housings
• F17C 13/06 - Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member
• B65D 41/32 - Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
• F16K 35/10 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation with locking caps or locking bars

Abstract

Provided herein are an article and method for securing a fluid container. The article includes a tamper evident cap, comprising a head section including an inner surface, an outer surface, and a tab; and a tail section including tapered members extending therefrom. The inner surface is arranged and disposed to receive a valve or opening therein and the tail section is arranged and disposed to engage the tab. The method includes providing a tamper evident cap comprising a head section including an inner surface, an outer surface, and a tab, and a tail section including tapered members extending therefrom; positioning the inner surface of the head section over a valve or opening of the fluid container; passing the tail section through or around a portion of the fluid container; and inserting the tail section into an opening in the tab.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 41/32 - Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
• B65D 55/06 - Deformable or tearable wires, strings or strips (caps or cap-like closures with tear-strips )Use of seals
• F17C 13/06 - Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member
• B65D 90/22 - Safety features
• B65D 63/10 - Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bandsFilamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wiresJoints between ends thereof

Abstract

The presently-disclosed subject matter includes valve covers. The valve covers can protect valves from exposure as well as from tampering. In some embodiments the valve cover comprises a cap that includes a top end and a side wall that is substantially cylindrical. Embodiments of valve covers also include a plug on an interior side of the top end of the cap that projects toward the opening of the cap. When the valve cover is installed, the plug can extend beyond an opening of the valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/06 - Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member
• B65D 41/32 - Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
• F16K 27/12 - Covers for housings
• F16K 35/10 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation with locking caps or locking bars

Abstract

The presently-disclosed subject matter includes valve covers. The valve covers can protect valves from exposure as well as from tampering. In some embodiments the valve cover comprises a cap that includes a top end and a side wall that is substantially cylindrical. Embodiments of valve covers also include a plug on an interior side of the top end of the cap that projects toward the opening of the cap. When the valve cover is installed, the plug can extend beyond an opening of the valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/06 - Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member
• B65D 41/32 - Caps or cap-like covers with lines of weakness, tearing-strips, tags, or like opening or removal devices, e.g. to facilitate formation of pouring openings
• F16K 27/12 - Covers for housings
• F16K 35/10 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation with locking caps or locking bars

Abstract

The presently-disclosed subject matter includes a bracket that can be mounted to a surface, and that can protect openings and other water sensitive areas on the surface from water damage. Embodied brackets can comprise a mount that can be mounted to a surface, an extension that protrudes outwardly from the mount, and an attachment portion to which a water resistant material can be attached. In some embodiments the bracket is mounted to a wall above and/or near an opening or other water sensitive area, and the bracket and/or water sensitive material protect the opening or water sensitive area from water damage. In some implementations two or more brackets are attached to form a continuous bracket structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04G 3/00 - Scaffolds essentially supported by building constructions, e.g. adjustable in height
• E06B 7/26 - Rain or draught deflectors, e.g. under sliding wings
• E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
• E06B 7/12 - Measures preventing the formation of condensed water
• E04F 10/02 - SunshadesAwnings of flexible canopy materials, e.g. canvas

Abstract

The presently-disclosed subject matter includes valve covers. The valve covers can protect valves from exposure as well as from tampering. In some embodiments the valve cover comprises a cap that includes a top end and a side wall that is substantially cylindrical. Embodiments of valve covers also include a plug on an interior side of the top end of the cap that projects toward the opening of the cap. When the valve cover is installed, the plug can extend beyond an opening of the valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• B67B 5/00 - Applying protective or decorative covers to closuresDevices for securing bottle closures with wire
• B65D 47/36 - Closures with frangible parts adapted to be pierced, torn or removed, to provide discharge openings

Abstract

The presently-disclosed subject matter includes a bracket that can be mounted to a surface, and that can protect openings and other water sensitive areas on the surface from water damage. Embodied brackets can comprise a mount that can be mounted to a surface, an extension that protrudes outwardly from the mount, and an attachment portion to which a water resistant material can be attached. In some embodiments the bracket is mounted to a wall above and/or near an opening or other water sensitive area, and the bracket and/or water sensitive material protect the opening or water sensitive area from water damage. In some implementations two or more brackets are attached to form a continuous bracket structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47H 1/02 - Curtain rods
• A47H 1/142 - Brackets for supporting rods or rails for supporting rods
• A47H 2/00 - Pelmets or the like