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Abstract

A gas cylinder valve stem protective device is provided comprising a three-sided body capable of being positioned about a four-sided gas cylinder valve stem in protective relationship to three adjacent opposing faces of the valve stem, one of the sides having at least one projection extending from an interior surface thereof and configured to engage a portion of an opposing surface of the valve stem whereby the protective device is prevented from being easily removed from engagement with the valve stem. One of the opposing sides having extending therefrom a locking strip capable of being lockingly engaged with the other of the opposing sides to maintain the three-sided body in protective relationship with the valve stem. Two opposing sides of the body optionally have extending from upper portions thereof upwardly-extending grip members each configured for being gripped by a finger.

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