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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2005
Filed:
May. 16, 2003
Applicant:
Michael J. Mcenerney, College Point, NY (US);
Inventor:
Michael J. McEnerney, College Point, NY (US);
Assignee:
KeySpan Corporation, Hicksville, NY (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16K035/06 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A lockout device to secure access to a pipeline valve through a utility valve box having an inwardly directed ring is described. The lockout device includes a tube with a shackle, a plate with an opening, and a lock. As installed, the tube fits within an interior space of the utility valve box. The lock locks the plate and tube together. The width of the plate is greater than the inner diameter of the ring.