Keyed cap for gas outlet valve

US6149128A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• HILL-ROM, INC. · US

Inventors

• Dennis J. Gallant · Cadiz, US
• Michael Buccieri · Greenfield, US
• Edward W. Catton · New Palestine, US
• Teddy L. Johnson · Batesville, US
• John Vogel · Northfield, US
• James Grote · Batesville, US
• Douglas C. Ambach · Cincinnati, US
• Gary L. Najmon · Batesville, US
• Nicholas C. Batta · Batesville, US
• Thomas J. Slanker · Cincinnati, US
• Dale A. Nobbe · Oldenburg, US
• Richard E. Hoffman · Overland Park, US
• Kenneth M. Merkel · Greensburg, US
• Donald L. Mobley · Batesville, US
• Chris L. Hildenbrand · Greensburg, US
• Scott D. McCormick · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 1, 1998
• Grant date: Nov 21, 2000
• Expiry date: Oct 1, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/6045
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A gas valve apparatus is configured to receive a gas specific adapter. The apparatus includes a gas valve body having a first keying mechanism, and a cap coupled to the gas valve body. The cap includes a keyed front face having a gas outlet configured to receive the gas specific adapter. The cap also includes a second keying mechanism configured to mate with the first keying mechanism on the gas valve body to permit the cap to be coupled to the valve body.