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Locking cap for fire department connections

US11821565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2021
Grant dateNov 21, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L57/005
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A locking cap may be selectively locked into place within a tubular opening, such as the open end of a standpipe used to charge a building sprinkler system. The locking cap may have a plug portion. A friction load can be used to limit the unauthorized removal of the plug portion.

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