US2884978A
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Collapsible fuel tank
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-05-15
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Granted: 1959-05-05
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Expires: 1977-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce F Grimm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:15
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L41/00; F16L41/08; F16L41/086; B; B64; B64D; B64D37/00; B64D37/02; B64D37/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE TANK FOR GASOLINE OR THE LIKE COMPRISING COLLAPSIBLE INNER AND OUTER CONTAINERS OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL HAVING REGISTERING OPENINGS, A RIGID RING, MEANS FOR SECURING THE EDGES OF THE OPENINGS TO SAID RING, SAID CONTAINER BEING OTHERWISE UNCONNECTED, A CLOSURE COOPERATING WITH THE RING, SAID OUTER CONTAINER PROVIDED WITH A SECOND OPENING, A CLOSURE FOR THE LATTER OPENING, AND A CHARGE OF LIQUID BETWEEN SAID CONTAINERS HAVING A SPECIFIC GRAVITY GREATER THAN THAT OF THE GASOLINE OR THE LIKE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE TANK FOR GASOLINE OR THE LIKE COMPRISING COLLAPSIBLE INNER AND OUTER CONTAINERS OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL HAVING REGISTERING OPENINGS, A RIGID RING, MEANS FOR SECURING THE EDGES OF THE OPENINGS TO SAID RING, SAID CONTAINER BEING OTHERWISE UNCONNECTED, A CLOSURE COOPERATING WITH THE RING, SAID OUTER CONTAINER PROVIDED WITH A SECOND OPENING, A CLOSURE FOR THE LATTER OPENING, AND A CHARGE OF LIQUID BETWEEN SAID CONTAINERS HAVING A SPECIFIC GRAVITY GREATER THAN THAT OF THE GASOLINE OR THE LIKE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1962-05-04 | 1962-11-03 | 1963-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-05-04 | 1966-11-03 | 1967-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-05-04 | 1970-11-03 | 1971-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |