US3765635A
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Bracket for gas containers and similar tanks
Assignee: BURRELL BROS Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-24
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A bracket for rigidly supporting and mounting tanks, such as containers for compressed and liquefied gases such as refrigerant gases, fuel gases, and the like. The bracket is of simple sturdy construction permitting easy placement and removal of the gas container in the bracket. At the same time, the gas container is held securely so as to avoid vibration and noise. The bracket is made in a variety of sizes to accommodate gas containers of different sizes. One or more tanks may be mounted on a single support spaced either horizontally or vertically.
Inventors
- 👤 W Burrell
- 👤 R Burrell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 02:31
CPC Classifications
F; F17; F17C; F17C13/00; F17C13/08; F17C13/084; F17C2201/00; F17C2201/01; F17C2201/0104; F17C2201/0109; F17C2201/03; F17C2201/032; F17C2201/05; F17C2201/056; F17C2205/00; F17C2205/01; F17C2205/0153; F17C2223/00; F17C2223/01; F17C2223/0107; F17C2223/0123; F17C2223/0146; F17C2223/0153
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 61
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A device for supporting containers of gas under pressure and similar tanks, which device comprises: A. a support collar comprising: 1. a pair of semi-circular members, one of said members being adapted to be rigidly attached to a mounting structure; 2. hinge means pivotally connecting said members at one end; 3. an outwardly projecting ear at the other end of each of said members; 4. fastening and adjustment means carried by at least one of said ears whereby the free ends of both of said members may be secured together and the diameter of the collar may be varied; and 5. a resilient gasket lining the inside surfaces of said collar; and B. means for attachment of the support collar to a mounting structure, said attachment means comprising: 1. a yoke, said yoke having a. a base, and b. a pair of arms projecting from said base and rigidly secured to one of the semi-circular members of said support collar intermediate of the ends thereof, 2. two pairs of holes centrally disposed in the base of said yoke, the center line connecting the holes of one pair being at right angles relative to the center line connecting the holes of the other pair, the spacing between the holes of each pair being equal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
213 words
A device for supporting containers of gas under pressure and similar tanks, which device comprises: A. a support collar comprising: 1. a pair of semi-circular members, one of said members being adapted to be rigidly attached to a mounting structure; 2. hinge means pivotally connecting said members at one end; 3. an outwardly projecting ear at the other end of each of said members; 4. fastening and adjustment means carried by at least one of said ears whereby the free ends of both of said members may be secured together and the diameter of the collar may be varied; and 5. a resilient gasket lining the inside surfaces of said collar; and B. means for attachment of the support collar to a mounting structure, said attachment means comprising: 1. a yoke, said yoke having a. a base, and b. a pair of arms projecting from said base and rigidly secured to one of the semi-circular members of said support collar intermediate of the ends thereof, 2. two pairs of holes centrally disposed in the base of said yoke, the center line connecting the holes of one pair being at right angles relative to the center line connecting the holes of the other pair, the spacing between the holes of each pair being equal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
9 words
transverse flanges at opposite ends of said plate; and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
transverse flanges at opposite ends of said plate; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
9 words
hinge means pivotally connecting said members at one end;
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
9 words
hinge means pivotally connecting said members at one end;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
two pairs of holes are provided in the base of said yoke, the center line connecting the holes of one pair being at right angles relative to the center line connecting the holes of the other pair, the spacing between said holes being the same as the spacing between the holes of said support plate and extender, and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
two pairs of holes are provided in the base of said yoke, the center line connecting the holes of one pair being at right angles relative to the center line connecting the holes of the other pair, the spacing between said holes being the same as the spacing between the holes of said support plate and extender, and
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
9 words
hinge means pivotally connecting said members at one end;
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
9 words
hinge means pivotally connecting said members at one end;
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
two pairs of holes centrally disposed in the base of said yoke, the center line connecting the holes of one pair being at right angles relative to the center line connecting the holes of the other pair, the spacing between the holes of each pair being equal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
two pairs of holes centrally disposed in the base of said yoke, the center line connecting the holes of one pair being at right angles relative to the center line connecting the holes of the other pair, the spacing between the holes of each pair being equal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 1 further characterized in that said fastening and adjustment means includes an externally threaded member carried by one of said ears and an internally threaded member engageable therewith and with said other ear.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
56 words
two pairs of holes are provided in the base of said yoke, the center line connecting the holes of one pair being at right angles relative to the center line connecting the holes of the other pair, the spacing between said holes being the same as the spacing between the holes of said support plate; and
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
56 words
two pairs of holes are provided in the base of said yoke, the center line connecting the holes of one pair being at right angles relative to the center line connecting the holes of the other pair, the spacing between said holes being the same as the spacing between the holes of said support plate; and
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
9 words
hinge means pivotally connecting said members at one end;
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
9 words
hinge means pivotally connecting said members at one end;
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
8 words
transverse flanges at opposite ends of said plate;
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
8 words
transverse flanges at opposite ends of said plate;
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
21 words
A device according to claim 1 further characterized in that security means are provided whereby said ears may be locked together.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
an outwardly projecting ear at the other end of each of said members;
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
an outwardly projecting ear at the other end of each of said members;
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
fastening means extending through at least one adjacent pair of holes in said yoke and said mounting structure.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
18 words
fastening means extending through at least one adjacent pair of holes in said yoke and said mounting structure.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
fastening means extending through at least one adjacent pair of holes in said support plate and the base of said yoke.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
fastening means extending through at least one adjacent pair of holes in said support plate and the base of said yoke.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
a plurality of equally spaced holes aligned longitudinally along said plate, said holes being engageable by fastening means,
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
a plurality of equally spaced holes aligned longitudinally along said plate, said holes being engageable by fastening means,
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
13 words
an outwardly projecting ear at the other end of each of said members;
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
13 words
an outwardly projecting ear at the other end of each of said members;
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
13 words
an outwardly projecting ear at the other end of each of said members;
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
13 words
an outwardly projecting ear at the other end of each of said members;
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
23 words
a plurality of equally spaced holes aligned longitudinally along said plate, said holes being engageable by fastening means; B. a support collar comprising:
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
23 words
a plurality of equally spaced holes aligned longitudinally along said plate, said holes being engageable by fastening means; B. a support collar comprising:
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
35 words
fastening and adjustment means carried by at least one of said ears whereby the free ends of both of said members may be secured together and the diameter of the collar may be varied; and
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
35 words
fastening and adjustment means carried by at least one of said ears whereby the free ends of both of said members may be secured together and the diameter of the collar may be varied; and
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
10 words
a rigid elongated extender plate partiallY overlying said support plate;
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
10 words
a rigid elongated extender plate partiallY overlying said support plate;
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
35 words
fastening and adjustment means carried by at least one of said ears whereby the free ends of both of said members may be secured together and the diameter of the collar may be varied; and
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
35 words
fastening and adjustment means carried by at least one of said ears whereby the free ends of both of said members may be secured together and the diameter of the collar may be varied; and
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
71 words
A device according to claim 1 further characterized in that said means for attachment also includes: A. a rigid elongated support plate; B. transverse flanges at opposite ends of said plate; and C. a plurality of equally spaced holes aligned longitudinally along said plate, said holes being engageable by fastening means, the spacing between said holes being the same as the spacing between the holes of the base of said yoke.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
35 words
fastening and adjustment means carried by at least one of said ears whereby the free ends of both of said members may be secured together and the diameter of the collar may be varied; and
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
35 words
fastening and adjustment means carried by at least one of said ears whereby the free ends of both of said members may be secured together and the diameter of the collar may be varied; and
Claim 44
Independent Claim
20 words
A device for supporting containers of gas under pressure and similar tanks, which device comprises: A. a mounting structure including:
Claim 45
Independent Claim
20 words
A device for supporting containers of gas under pressure and similar tanks, which device comprises: A. a mounting structure including:
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
27 words
a resilient gasket lining the inside surfaces of said collar; and C. means for attachment of the support collar to said mounting structure, said attachment means comprising:
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
27 words
a resilient gasket lining the inside surfaces of said collar; and C. means for attachment of the support collar to said mounting structure, said attachment means comprising:
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
27 words
a resilient gasket lining the inside surfaces of said collar; and C. means for attachment of the support collar to said mounting structure, said attachment means comprising:
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
27 words
a resilient gasket lining the inside surfaces of said collar; and C. means for attachment of the support collar to said mounting structure, said attachment means comprising:
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
27 words
a resilient gasket lining the inside surfaces of said collar; and B. means for attachment of the support collar to a mounting structure, said attachment means comprising:
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
27 words
a resilient gasket lining the inside surfaces of said collar; and B. means for attachment of the support collar to a mounting structure, said attachment means comprising:
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
10 words
a transverse flange at one end of said extender plate;
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
10 words
a transverse flange at one end of said extender plate;
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
35 words
a plurality of equally spaced holes aligned longitudinally along said extender plate, the spacing between said holes being the same as the spacing between the holes of said support plate, said holes being in registry;
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
35 words
a plurality of equally spaced holes aligned longitudinally along said extender plate, the spacing between said holes being the same as the spacing between the holes of said support plate, said holes being in registry;
Claim 56
Independent Claim
20 words
A device for supporting containers of gas under pressure and similar tanks, which device comprises: A. a mounting structure including:
Claim 57
Independent Claim
20 words
A device for supporting containers of gas under pressure and similar tanks, which device comprises: A. a mounting structure including:
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
18 words
fastening means extending through at least one adjacent pair of holes in said support plate and extender; and
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
18 words
fastening means extending through at least one adjacent pair of holes in said support plate and extender; and
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
29 words
a pair of parallel longitudinal side flanges on said extender plate engaging the opposite side edges of said support plate in telescopic relationship therewith; B. a support collar comprising:
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
29 words
a pair of parallel longitudinal side flanges on said extender plate engaging the opposite side edges of said support plate in telescopic relationship therewith; B. a support collar comprising:
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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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |