US3207203A
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Fuel tank with reserve compartment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-31
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1983-12-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur L Mack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:20
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/4673; Y10T137/4841; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86187; Y10T137/86212; Y10T137/86228
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A LIQUID STORAGE SYSTEM COMPRISING A STORAGE TANK HAVING A TOP AND A BOTTOM AND A SURROUNDING SIDE WALL JOINED TO SAID TOP AND BOTTOM AND FORMING AN INTERIOR CLOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE, A PARTITION EXTENDING ACROSS SAID INTERIOR FROM SIDE TO SIDE THEREOF AND JOINED AT ITS BOTTOM, TOP AND OPPOSITE ENDS IN A FLUID TIGHT ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TANK BOTTOM, TOP AND SIDE WALLS, RESPECTIVELY AND DIVIDING THEREBY SAID TANK INTERIOR INTO A LARGER MAIN COMPARTMENT AND A SMALLER RESERVE COMPARTMENT, A FILLING OPENING FOR SAID TANK OPENING SAID MAIN COMPARTMENT, A PASSAGE THROUGH SAID PARTITION AT A PREDETERMINED HEIGHT ABOVE SAID BOTTOM WALL ESTABLISHING CONTINUOUS FREE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID COMPARTMENTS AT THEIR UPPER PORTIONS, AN AIR VENT TUBE HAVING ONE END DISPOSED IN SAID FILLING OPENING AND HAVING ITS OTHER END TERMINATING IN SAID TANK AT SAID PASSAGE, A DELIVERY CONDUIT FOR RECEIVING LIQUIDS FROM SAID STORAGE TANK, VALVED BRANCH CONDUITS EACH CONNECTING SAID DELIVERY CONDUIT WITH ONE OF SAID COMPARTMENTS AT THE BOTTOM THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A LIQUID STORAGE SYSTEM COMPRISING A STORAGE TANK HAVING A TOP AND A BOTTOM AND A SURROUNDING SIDE WALL JOINED TO SAID TOP AND BOTTOM AND FORMING AN INTERIOR CLOSED TO THE ATMOSPHERE, A PARTITION EXTENDING ACROSS SAID INTERIOR FROM SIDE TO SIDE THEREOF AND JOINED AT ITS BOTTOM, TOP AND OPPOSITE ENDS IN A FLUID TIGHT ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID TANK BOTTOM, TOP AND SIDE WALLS, RESPECTIVELY AND DIVIDING THEREBY SAID TANK INTERIOR INTO A LARGER MAIN COMPARTMENT AND A SMALLER RESERVE COMPARTMENT, A FILLING OPENING FOR SAID TANK OPENING SAID MAIN COMPARTMENT, A PASSAGE THROUGH SAID PARTITION AT A PREDETERMINED HEIGHT ABOVE SAID BOTTOM WALL ESTABLISHING CONTINUOUS FREE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID COMPARTMENTS AT THEIR UPPER PORTIONS, AN AIR VENT TUBE HAVING ONE END DISPOSED IN SAID FILLING OPENING AND HAVING ITS OTHER END TERMINATING IN SAID TANK AT SAID PASSAGE, A DELIVERY CONDUIT FOR RECEIVING LIQUIDS FROM SAID STORAGE TANK, VALVED BRANCH CONDUITS EACH CONNECTING SAID DELIVERY CONDUIT WITH ONE OF SAID COMPARTMENTS AT THE BOTTOM THEREOF.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |