Multi-Purpose Collar Attachment for Fire Hydrants
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1. A collar for attachment to a fire hydrant comprising:
- a collar structure which is adjustable in interior diameter and which further comprises a display area;
a first tape web removably positionable in said display area for indicating a flow rating for the fire hydrant;
a second tape web removably positionable in said display area for indicating a water source for the fire hydrant;
a third tape web removably positionable in said display area for indicating a pressure rating for the fire hydrant; and
a securing means for attaching said collar to the fire hydrant.
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Abstract
A multi-purpose reflective collar for attachment to a fire hydrant that increases the visibility of the hydrant to motorists and others, and that indicates the hydrant'"'"'s flow rate, water source and pressure rating to firefighters and other first responders through the use of color coded reflective tape webs that can be removably attached to the collar. The multi-purpose reflective collar of the present invention is adjustable to accommodate fire hydrants of different shapes and sizes, and is useful in increasing safety and the efficiency of firefighting procedures.
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20 Claims
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1. A collar for attachment to a fire hydrant comprising:
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a collar structure which is adjustable in interior diameter and which further comprises a display area; a first tape web removably positionable in said display area for indicating a flow rating for the fire hydrant; a second tape web removably positionable in said display area for indicating a water source for the fire hydrant; a third tape web removably positionable in said display area for indicating a pressure rating for the fire hydrant; and a securing means for attaching said collar to the fire hydrant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A collar for attachment to a fire hydrant comprising:
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an adjustable collar structure which further comprises a display area; a first reflective tape web removably positionable in said display area for indicating a flow rating for the fire hydrant; a second reflective tape web removably positionable in said display area for indicating a water source rating for the fire hydrant; and a securing means for attaching said collar to the fire hydrant. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A collar for attachment to a fire hydrant comprising:
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a collar structure which is adjustable in interior diameter and which further comprises a display area; a first tape web removably positionable in said display area for indicating a flow rate for the fire hydrant; a second tape web removably positionable in said display area for indicating a water source for the fire hydrant, wherein said second web is located beneath said first reflective web; a third tape web removably positionable in said display area for indicating a pressure rating for the fire hydrant, wherein said third web is located beneath said second reflective web; and a securing means for attaching said collar to the fire hydrant. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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