Roger W Simmons

US Patent:

20130233391, Sep 12, 2013

Filed:

Dec 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/716143

Inventors:

Mike McMillan - Marietta GA, US
Roger Simmons - Madison GA, US
John Evans - Sandy Springs GA, US

International Classification:

F16K 35/00

US Classification:

137 1, 1373842

Abstract:

A method of providing access to an oil battery having a valve with a valve handle for permitting oil to flow through a pipe for conveyance to a secondary storage vessel. The method includes the following steps: providing a lock inhibiting the movement of said valve handle; providing a identifier identifying which valve is desired access; providing an operator identification identifying an entity seeking access to said valve; determining if said entity seeking access to said valve is authorized to have access; and unlocking said lock enabling said valve to be opened if it is determined that said entity seeking access to said valve is authorized to have access.