US3073018A
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Method of constructing an elevated reservoir
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-14
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1980-11-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gauthron Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:08
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49805; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49861; Y10T29/49863
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING AN ELEVATED RESERVOIR, WHICH COMPRISES ERECTING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL TOWER, PROVIDING AN ANNULAR TANK ASSEMBLY SURROUNDING THE TOWER, STRUCTURALLY CONNECTING THE TOP OF THE TANK ASSEMBLY WITH AN UPPER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TOWER, FILLING THE TANK TO CAUSE A DOWNWARD SHIFT OF THE LOWER END OF THE LOADED TANK ASSEMBLY RELATIVELY TO ITS UNLOADED POSITION, AND CONNECTING SAID LOWER END OF THE TANK ASSEMBLY AS SHIFTED WITH A LOWER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TOWER SO THAT SUBSTANTIALLY ONLY THE TOP CONNECTION OF
Claim 2
Independent Claim
85 words
A METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING AN ELEVATED RESERVOIR, WHICH COMPRISES ERECTING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL TOWER, PROVIDING AN ANNULAR TANK ASSEMBLY SURROUNDING THE TOWER, STRUCTURALLY CONNECTING THE TOP OF THE TANK ASSEMBLY WITH AN UPPER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TOWER, FILLING THE TANK TO CAUSE A DOWNWARD SHIFT OF THE LOWER END OF THE LOADED TANK ASSEMBLY RELATIVELY TO ITS UNLOADED POSITION, AND CONNECTING SAID LOWER END OF THE TANK ASSEMBLY AS SHIFTED WITH A LOWER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TOWER SO THAT SUBSTANTIALLY ONLY THE TOP CONNECTION OF
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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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |