US3833944A
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Fluid containing structure
Assignee: Amoy Research and Development Co
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Filing: 1973-05-24
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1993-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A fluid containing structure including a horizontally disposed base member with means formed therein for positionally engaging the lower end of an upstanding endless wall. Seal and support means provided at the juncture of the lower end of the wall with the base member seals that juncture and structurally supports the wall.
Inventors
- 👤 A Goettl
- 👤 B Goettl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:26
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/0018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A fluid containing structure comprising: a. a base having an endless upwardly facing U-shaped in crosssection trough formed therein; b. an endless upstanding wall having the lower end thereof poSitioned within the trough of said base in juxtaposed relationship with the outer vertical surface thereof; c. a caulking compound within the trough and contiguously sealingly engaging the inwardly facing surface of the lower end of said upstanding wall, the bottom surface of the trough of said base and the inner vertical surface of the trough of said base; and d. a tie-down means provided at each of a plurality of spaced apart locations about the periphery of said endless upstanding wall, each of said tie-down means holdingly engaging the upper end of said upstanding wall and anchored within the trough of said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A fluid containing structure comprising: a. a base having an endless upwardly facing U-shaped in crosssection trough formed therein; b. an endless upstanding wall having the lower end thereof poSitioned within the trough of said base in juxtaposed relationship with the outer vertical surface thereof; c. a caulking compound within the trough and contiguously sealingly engaging the inwardly facing surface of the lower end of said upstanding wall, the bottom surface of the trough of said base and the inner vertical surface of the trough of said base; and d. a tie-down means provided at each of a plurality of spaced apart locations about the periphery of said endless upstanding wall, each of said tie-down means holdingly engaging the upper end of said upstanding wall and anchored within the trough of said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
118 words
A fluid containing structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein the trough of said base is provided with a radially extending notch at each location where one of said tie-down means is located, and wherein each of said tie-down means comprises: a. an elongated strap positioned in contiguous engagement with the external surface of said upstanding wall and transverse to the circumference thereof; b. an inwardly facing hook formed on the upper end of said strap for engaging the upper end of said wall; and c. an outwardly facing anchor lug formed on the lower end of said strap and extending therefrom into an aligned one of the radially extending notches formed in the trough of said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
105 words
A fluid containing structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said tie-down means comprises: a. an elongated strap positioned in contiguous engagement with the external surface of said upstanding wall and transverse to the circumference thereof; b. an inwardly facing hook formed on the upper end of said strap for engaging the upper end of said wall; and c. an anchor lug formed on the lower end of said strap and extending inwardly therefrom below said upstanding wall at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal dimension of said strap, said lug having a length greater than the width of said trough.
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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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |