US3855811A
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Insulation for liquid gas containers, especially spherical containers
Assignee: Rheinhold and Mahla GmbH
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Filing: 1973-01-31
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1993-01-31
Abstract
Abstract Insulation for liquid gas container and particularly spherical containers is disclosed. Plastic insulating panels having rabbeted edges are arranged in rows over the surface of the container. Each adjacent row is staggered one half panel length. A fastening element is embedded in the center of each panel. A second layer of panels is superposed over the inner layer such that the panels of the upper layer are staggered with respect to the panels of the inner layer and are held in place by means of the fastening elements fastening the rabbeted edges of the upper layer of panels.
Inventors
- 👤 I Sauerbrunn
- 👤 R Bellemann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:54
CPC Classifications
F; F17; F17C; F17C13/00; F17C13/001; F17C2201/00; F17C2201/01; F17C2201/0128; F17C2203/00; F17C2203/03; F17C2203/0304; F17C2203/0329; F17C2221/00; F17C2221/03; F17C2221/032; F17C2221/035; F17C2223/00; F17C2223/01; F17C2223/0146; F17C2223/0153; F17C2223/0161; F17C2270/00; F17C2270/01; F17C2270/0102; F17C2270/0105; F17C2270/0107; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
Insulation for liquid gas containers comprising: a plurality of molded inner foamed synthetic insulating panels each having rabbeted edges, each having a fastening element at the center thereof projecting upwardly from approximately halfway through the thickness thereof and each having a forceaccepting element embedded in the center of each panel during molding thereof at approximately half the thickness of said panel; said inner insulating panels being adapted for arrangement on a gas container with each panel being staggered with respect to at least one of the next adjoining panels and interlocking therewith; a plurality of outer insulating panels having rabbeted edges; said outer insulating panels being adapted for arrangement on said inner insulating panels with each outer panel being staggered with respect to at least one of the next adjoining outer panels and interlocking therewith and each said outer panel being staggered with respect to said inner panels; and wherein said fastening elements of said inner panels fit into the rabbeted edges of said outer panels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
Insulation for liquid gas containers comprising: a plurality of molded inner foamed synthetic insulating panels each having rabbeted edges, each having a fastening element at the center thereof projecting upwardly from approximately halfway through the thickness thereof and each having a forceaccepting element embedded in the center of each panel during molding thereof at approximately half the thickness of said panel; said inner insulating panels being adapted for arrangement on a gas container with each panel being staggered with respect to at least one of the next adjoining panels and interlocking therewith; a plurality of outer insulating panels having rabbeted edges; said outer insulating panels being adapted for arrangement on said inner insulating panels with each outer panel being staggered with respect to at least one of the next adjoining outer panels and interlocking therewith and each said outer panel being staggered with respect to said inner panels; and wherein said fastening elements of said inner panels fit into the rabbeted edges of said outer panels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Insulation in accordance with claim 1 wherein said fastening element comprises a clamping screw and fastening prong which are linked to said force-accepting element. Pg,9
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
Insulation in accordance with claim 1 wherein said inner panels and said outer panels are arranged in rows and each row is staggered with respect to the next adjoining row by half a panel length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Insulation in accordance with claim 1 wherein said outer panels are staggered on all sides with respect to said inner panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: a container for storing or transporting liquid gas, said container having a spherical wall the outer surface of which lies against the inner surface of said inner panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
Insulation in accordance with claim 1 wherein said inner and outer insulating panels are plastic.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
Insulation in accordance with claim 1 wherein said rabbeted edges of said inner and said outer panels comprise flange projections on two adjacent edges and flange-receiving shoulders for receiving and interlocking with flange projections on the other two adjacent edges of adjoining panels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
Insulation in accordance with claim 7 wherein said fastening elements fit into said flange-receiving shoulders of the superjacent panel layer.
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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |