Patent number: 5383495

Stainless steel security cap for fire hydrants

Original Assignee: Penn Troy Machine Co., Inc.

Field of technology: Industrial Machinery and Processes

Patent granted on: Tue, 24 Jan 1995

Patent drawing

Abstract

A security hydrant cap having a domed body adapted to be removed only with a specialized tool, and a slip ring surrounding substantially all of the body and mounted thereto so as to be free to rotate about the body. The slip ring and, preferably, the body are formed of stainless steel. Preferably, the slip ring and body are made of a 400 series stainless steel, heat treated to a Rockwell "C" hardness of approximately 43-47.