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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2000
Steven K. Neu, Paynesville, MN (US);
SPX Corporation, Muskegon, MI (US);
Abstract
A lockout device is designed for use with a valve having a pair of spaced apart, generally opposed abutment surfaces, with at least one of the abutment surfaces being shiftable relative to the other in such manner that the spacing between the surfaces decreases when the valve is actuated from a select condition. The lockout device includes a pair of generally oppositely facing engagement faces positionable between the abutment surfaces, and the device is adjustable so that the user may vary the distance between the engagement faces. In this respect, the lockout device may be disposed between the abutment surfaces and the engagement faces may be brought into secure, positive engagement with the abutment surfaces when the valve is in the select condition. This will prevent movement of the at least one abutment surface toward the other, and thereby prevent actuation of the valve.