US3286079A
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Tank transport heater
Assignee: HYNES ELECTRIC HEATING Co
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Filing: 1964-04-23
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee P Hynes
- 👤 Jr George L Koester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:03
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; H05B3/02; H05B3/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6416; Y10T137/6606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A HEATER IN COMBINATION WITH A TANK TRANSPORT HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING TANK WITH A CYLINDRICAL WALL AND OPPOSING END FACES, WHEREIN THE HEATER COMPRISING A TUBE EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE TANK ADJACENT THE TANK WALL AND IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIP TO THE TANK CONTENTS, A SEAL BETWEEN THE TANK AND THE TUBE, A HEATING ELEMENT EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY WITHIN THE TUBE AND SUPPORTED THEREIN, SAID HEATING ELEMENT INCLUDING A RESISTOR, INSULATORS SURROUNDING AND SUPPORTING SAID RESISTOR, A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING HEATING FRAME WITHIN THE TUBE AND SUPPORTING THE INSULATORS, FASTENING MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH THE HEATER FRAME FOR SECURING SAID INSULATORS TO SAID FRAME, AND RESILIENT SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A FIXED PLATE ON THE TANK END FACE, A FIXED MEMBER ON THE FRAME, AND A SHOCK ABSORBER CONNECTED TO AND EXTENDING BETWEEN THE FIXED PLATE ON THE TANK AND THE FIXED MEMBER ON THE FRAME, WHEREBY LONGITUDINAL IMPACT LOADS IMPARTED TO THE HEATING ELEMENT ARE RESILIENTLY ABSORBED BY THE SHOCK ABSORBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A HEATER IN COMBINATION WITH A TANK TRANSPORT HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING TANK WITH A CYLINDRICAL WALL AND OPPOSING END FACES, WHEREIN THE HEATER COMPRISING A TUBE EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE TANK ADJACENT THE TANK WALL AND IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIP TO THE TANK CONTENTS, A SEAL BETWEEN THE TANK AND THE TUBE, A HEATING ELEMENT EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY WITHIN THE TUBE AND SUPPORTED THEREIN, SAID HEATING ELEMENT INCLUDING A RESISTOR, INSULATORS SURROUNDING AND SUPPORTING SAID RESISTOR, A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING HEATING FRAME WITHIN THE TUBE AND SUPPORTING THE INSULATORS, FASTENING MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH THE HEATER FRAME FOR SECURING SAID INSULATORS TO SAID FRAME, AND RESILIENT SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING A FIXED PLATE ON THE TANK END FACE, A FIXED MEMBER ON THE FRAME, AND A SHOCK ABSORBER CONNECTED TO AND EXTENDING BETWEEN THE FIXED PLATE ON THE TANK AND THE FIXED MEMBER ON THE FRAME, WHEREBY LONGITUDINAL IMPACT LOADS IMPARTED TO THE HEATING ELEMENT ARE RESILIENTLY ABSORBED BY THE SHOCK ABSORBER.
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |