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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 13, 2022
Brian Jacobsen, Esher, GB;
Laurie M. O'connor, East Aurora, NY (US);
Dennis Edward Reid, Scotland, GB;
Raj Gupta, West Yorkshire, GB;
Brian Jacobsen, Esher, GB;
Laurie M. O'connor, East Aurora, NY (US);
Dennis Edward Reid, Scotland, GB;
Raj Gupta, West Yorkshire, GB;
Praxair Technology, Inc., Danbury, CT (US);
Abstract
A protective shroud for a valve integrated pressure regulator (VIPR) assembly is provided. The protective shroud includes a main body section, a top section extending from the main body section to form a primary handle with one or more connecting arm sections and a grip section, and a bottom section with an annular collar. The connecting sections and grip section of the primary handle are oriented in a parallel orientation to the annular collar. The front face of the main body section includes a recessed portion having a first port or opening configured to expose a pressure gauge/display from the VIPR assembly and a second port or opening configured to expose a gas outlet from the VIPR assembly. The top section of the protective shroud also includes a top opening sized to receive a control knob of the VIPR assembly.