US2626859A
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Gas holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1951-01-08
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Granted: 1953-01-27
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Expires: 1971-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard A Fromson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:01
CPC Classifications
F; F17; F17B; F17B1/00; F17B1/02; F17B1/04; F17B1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A GAS-HOLDER CONSISTING OF A GAS-IMPREGNABLE, FLEXIBLE BAG POSITIONED WITHIN A METAL SUPPORTING STRUCTURE HAVING AT LEAST FOUR SIDES OF VARIABLE HEIGHT, WHICH COMPRISES A METAL TOP POSITIONED ON TOP OF THE GAS-IMPREGNABLE BAG AND SUPPORTED THEREBY WHEN THE BAG IS INFLATED WITH GAS; AT LEAST FOUR SERIES OF ARTICULATED METAL SLATS ATTACHED TO THE OUTER EDGE OF THE SAID TOP; AT LEAST FOUR PAIRS OF END CHANNELS POSITIONED VERTICALLY AT SPACED INTERVALS AROUND THE EDGE OF THE SAID TOP BUT NOT ATTACHED THERETO, EACH OF WHICH CARRIES ONE END OF THE UPPER PART OF A SERIES OF SLATS; A REEL ATTACHED TO THE LAST SLAT AND MEANS BY WHICH TENSION IS MAINTAINED ON THE SAID REEL WHICH TENDS TO CAUSE IT TO WIND SLATS OF THE ATTACHED SERIES ONTO ITS SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A GAS-HOLDER CONSISTING OF A GAS-IMPREGNABLE, FLEXIBLE BAG POSITIONED WITHIN A METAL SUPPORTING STRUCTURE HAVING AT LEAST FOUR SIDES OF VARIABLE HEIGHT, WHICH COMPRISES A METAL TOP POSITIONED ON TOP OF THE GAS-IMPREGNABLE BAG AND SUPPORTED THEREBY WHEN THE BAG IS INFLATED WITH GAS; AT LEAST FOUR SERIES OF ARTICULATED METAL SLATS ATTACHED TO THE OUTER EDGE OF THE SAID TOP; AT LEAST FOUR PAIRS OF END CHANNELS POSITIONED VERTICALLY AT SPACED INTERVALS AROUND THE EDGE OF THE SAID TOP BUT NOT ATTACHED THERETO, EACH OF WHICH CARRIES ONE END OF THE UPPER PART OF A SERIES OF SLATS; A REEL ATTACHED TO THE LAST SLAT AND MEANS BY WHICH TENSION IS MAINTAINED ON THE SAID REEL WHICH TENDS TO CAUSE IT TO WIND SLATS OF THE ATTACHED SERIES ONTO ITS SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1956-01-27 | 1956-07-28 | 1957-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1960-01-27 | 1960-07-28 | 1961-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1964-01-27 | 1964-07-28 | 1965-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |