US3337079A
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Stressed membrane liquified gas container
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1965-06-04
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Granted: 1967-08-22
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Expires: 1985-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James S Clarke
- 👤 Christopher E Loeser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:12
CPC Classifications
F; F17; F17C; F17C3/00; F17C3/02; F17C3/025; B; B63; B63B; B63B25/00; B63B25/02; B63B25/08; B63B25/12; B63B25/16; F17C2270/00; F17C2270/01; F17C2270/0102; F17C2270/0105; F17C2270/0107; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/901; Y10S220/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A FLAT WALLED POLYGONAL CONTAINER FOR STORAGE OF LIQUIDS AT CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF FIRST WALL MEANS DEFINING AN INNER PRIMARY CONTAINER, A PLURALITY OF SECOND WALL MEANS SURROUNDING AND SPACED FROM SAID INNER PRIMARY CONTAINER DEFINING AN OUTER SECONDARY CONTAINER THEREABOUT, INSULATION MEANS BETWEEN SAID PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CONTAINERS, AND A PLURALITY OF FRAME MEANS EXTERIOR OF SAID PRIMARY CONTAINER AND LYING IN THE RESPECTIVE PLANES OF SAID FIRST WALL MEANS, EACH OF SAID FIRST WALL MEANS INCLUDING PROJECTING EDGE PORTIONS EXTENDING THROUGH THE PLANES DEFINED BY THE ADJACENT INTERSECTING WALL MEANS, SAID PROJECTIONS BEING SECURED TO SAID FRAME MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A FLAT WALLED POLYGONAL CONTAINER FOR STORAGE OF LIQUIDS AT CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF FIRST WALL MEANS DEFINING AN INNER PRIMARY CONTAINER, A PLURALITY OF SECOND WALL MEANS SURROUNDING AND SPACED FROM SAID INNER PRIMARY CONTAINER DEFINING AN OUTER SECONDARY CONTAINER THEREABOUT, INSULATION MEANS BETWEEN SAID PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CONTAINERS, AND A PLURALITY OF FRAME MEANS EXTERIOR OF SAID PRIMARY CONTAINER AND LYING IN THE RESPECTIVE PLANES OF SAID FIRST WALL MEANS, EACH OF SAID FIRST WALL MEANS INCLUDING PROJECTING EDGE PORTIONS EXTENDING THROUGH THE PLANES DEFINED BY THE ADJACENT INTERSECTING WALL MEANS, SAID PROJECTIONS BEING SECURED TO SAID FRAME MEANS.
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) | 1970-08-21 | 1971-02-20 | 1971-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-21 | 1975-02-20 | 1975-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-21 | 1979-02-20 | 1979-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |