Fire hydrant adaptor and cover

• US 5,957,154 A
• Filed: 05/15/1998
• Issued: 09/28/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 05/15/1998
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Anderson E. Olaker
• Original Assignee: Anderson E. Olaker
• Inventors: Olaker, Anderson E.
• Primary Examiner(s): Walton, George L.
• Application Number:
  US09/080,048
• Time in Patent Office: 501 Days
• Field of Search: 137/292, 137/294, 137/295, 137/296, 137/377, 137/381, 137/382, 137/800, 220/284, 220/288, 220/726, 220/724, 220/727, 220/730
• US Class Current: 137/296
• CPC Class Codes: E03B 9/02 Hydrants; Arrangements of valves therein; Keys for hydrants
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 137/5468 Cap, cover or hood
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 137/9247 With closure

Abstract

A fire hydrant adaptor and cover for attachment to the uncovered outlet pipe of a fire hydrant. The fire hydrant adaptor and cover includes an adaptor pipe having a first end with internal threads of attachment to the fire hydrant outlet, and a second end having external threads to connect a fire hose and internal threads to secure a cover plate. The cover plate is formed from a metallic material and is inserted into the second end of the adaptor pipe. The cover plate is removed by magnetized elements or by engaging a rectangular hole formed on the cover face.

Claims

1. A fire hydrant pipe and cover for attachment to an outlet of a fire hydrant comprising

a pipe being positioned external of the fire hydrant having a first end being attachable to the outlet of the fire hydrant,

said pipe having a passage between said first end to a second end of said pipe, a water outlet formed on said second end,

said second end of said pipe having external threads adapted for receiving a fire hose, said second end further forming internal threads substantially around said outlet, and

a cover plate having flat exterior face being arranged to be wholly positioned within said second end for closing said outlet, said flat exterior face forming a generally smooth end surface aligned and flush with said second end to prevent authorized use.

2. The fire hydrant pipe and cover according to claim 1 wherein said cover plate is formed from a metal material capable of being attracted to a magnetic material for removal of said cover plate from said second end.

3. The fire hydrant pipe and cover according to claim 2 wherein said cover plate has a circular cross-sectional configuration.

4. The fire hydrant pipe and cover according to claim 1 further including hole means formed in said cover plate through said flat exterior face.

5. The fire hydrant pipe and cover according to claim 4 wherein said hole means includes a shape capable of engaging an external tool for removal of said cover plate from said second end.

6. The fire hydrant pipe and cover according to claim 5 wherein said hole means has a square configuration.

7. The fire hydrant pipe and cover according to claim 1 wherein said pipe is an adaptor pipe adapted to be attached to the outlet pipe of a fire hydrant.

8. The fire hydrant pipe and cover according to claim 1 wherein said cover plate is circular plate having threads around its periphery.