An Improved Venting Device and Overflow Fitting for Casks Barrels and the like.

Реферат: 13,250. Dent, H. June 11. Vent - pegs and venting; overflow fittings.-The threaded spigot e provided with a plug valve g, and adapted for insertion into the bung of a cask or barrel, is connected with a bent pipe a by a union h, the pipe a terminating in a head or socket c adapted to receive a porous plug b, which is protected by a cap d, which screws on to the head c and has a perforation at the top through which the gases and overflow liquid escapes to a vessel underneath. By screwing on the cap d tightly, the plug b is compressed, and the venting &c. arrested.