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Apparatus for the storage of fluids
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-09-13
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1981-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marriott George Bruce
- 👤 Circus Finsbury
- 👤 Rogers Michelin Joel Langley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D88/00; B65D88/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
APPARATUS FOR THE STORAGE OF FLUIDS, COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL TANK STRUCTURE HAVING A LOWER PART FORMED AS AN INVERTED, CUP-SHAPED, OPEN-BOTTOMED TANK FOR STORING THE FLUID, SAID STRUCTURE HAVING AN UPPER PART COMPRISED OF A RIGID ROOF CAPABLE OF FLOATING ON WATER AND HAVING AN INTERNAL, LIQUID-TIGHT PONTOON MEANS CONNECTED THERETO INSIDE THE PERIMETER OF SAID TANK, SAID ROOF EXTENDING ACROSS AND CLOSING OFF THE TOP OF THE TANK AND FORMING A SEAL TO PREVENT ESCAPE OF THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
APPARATUS FOR THE STORAGE OF FLUIDS, COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL TANK STRUCTURE HAVING A LOWER PART FORMED AS AN INVERTED, CUP-SHAPED, OPEN-BOTTOMED TANK FOR STORING THE FLUID, SAID STRUCTURE HAVING AN UPPER PART COMPRISED OF A RIGID ROOF CAPABLE OF FLOATING ON WATER AND HAVING AN INTERNAL, LIQUID-TIGHT PONTOON MEANS CONNECTED THERETO INSIDE THE PERIMETER OF SAID TANK, SAID ROOF EXTENDING ACROSS AND CLOSING OFF THE TOP OF THE TANK AND FORMING A SEAL TO PREVENT ESCAPE OF THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AND
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |