Closure fasteners – Seals – Encasing
Patent
1982-10-15
1984-01-17
Smith, Gary L.
Closure fasteners
Seals
Encasing
174 92, 339 39, 339 82, 411429, 411910, B65D 5502, F16B 4100, H02G 1510
Patent
active
044261080
ABSTRACT:
A tamper indicator includes a collar which can be positioned to be circumambient a connection nut on a gas meter. The collar includes two portions which are interlocked by snap-catches which are located inside a locked collar. The collar portions are formed of frangible material and can include lines of weakening. Once in place, the collar cannot be removed without breaking it, and once broken cannot be repaired so that an indication is provided that the encircled connection nut may have been tampered with.
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Friedman Stuart J.
Illich R.
Leedom Charles M.
Sixbey Daniel W.
Smith Gary L.
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