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US3374916A
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Liquid storage tank
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1966-10-10
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Granted: 1968-03-26
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Expires: 1986-10-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis M Herff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:42
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D5/00; B65; B65D; B65D90/00; B65D90/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A TANK FOR STORING LIQUIDS COMPRISING AN ELONGATED METAL SHELL, END PLATES SECURD TO THE ENDS OF SAID METAL SHELL, A PRIMARY CABLE SECURED TO SAID END PLATES AND EXTENDING LENGTHWISE THROUGH SAID TANK, A PLURALITY OF SECONDARY CABLES CONNECTED BETWEEN THE INNER WALLS OF SAID SHELL AND SAID PRIMARY CABLE, A GROUP OF AT LEAST TWO OF SAID SECONDARY CABLES CONNECTED TO SAID PRIMARY CABLE AT A COMMON NODE, AND EACH ORIENTED AT AN ACUTE ANGLE TO SAID PRIMARY CABLE, AND BAFFLE ELEMENTS CONNECTED ACROSS ALTERNTING SPACES BETWEEN SAID SECONDARY CABLES OF SAID GROUP TO INHIBIT THE LENGTHWISE FLOW OF LIQUID IN SAID TANK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A TANK FOR STORING LIQUIDS COMPRISING AN ELONGATED METAL SHELL, END PLATES SECURD TO THE ENDS OF SAID METAL SHELL, A PRIMARY CABLE SECURED TO SAID END PLATES AND EXTENDING LENGTHWISE THROUGH SAID TANK, A PLURALITY OF SECONDARY CABLES CONNECTED BETWEEN THE INNER WALLS OF SAID SHELL AND SAID PRIMARY CABLE, A GROUP OF AT LEAST TWO OF SAID SECONDARY CABLES CONNECTED TO SAID PRIMARY CABLE AT A COMMON NODE, AND EACH ORIENTED AT AN ACUTE ANGLE TO SAID PRIMARY CABLE, AND BAFFLE ELEMENTS CONNECTED ACROSS ALTERNTING SPACES BETWEEN SAID SECONDARY CABLES OF SAID GROUP TO INHIBIT THE LENGTHWISE FLOW OF LIQUID IN SAID TANK.
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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) | 1971-03-26 | 1971-09-25 | 1972-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-26 | 1975-09-25 | 1976-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-26 | 1979-09-25 | 1980-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |