US3916587A
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Enclosed housing for gas tank stands
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-20
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A housing for a gas tank and its stand wherein sheet members are arranged on the stand which conforms to the outline of the tank by having rounded, horseshoe shaped ends. The sheet members extend from the ground to the tank and can be locked in position. The tank itself forms a ceiling for the housing, the ground being the floor, and the sheet members are the side walls.
Inventors
- 👤 David E Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D90/00; B65D90/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
In combination with a gas tank and a stand therefor supporting the tank off the ground, a multi-part sheet member housing, means connecting the housing to the stand, and being held upright thereby, said housing engaging the sides and ends of the tank and compleTely enclosing the space between the ground and the tank, the tank forming a ceiling for the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
In combination with a gas tank and a stand therefor supporting the tank off the ground, a multi-part sheet member housing, means connecting the housing to the stand, and being held upright thereby, said housing engaging the sides and ends of the tank and compleTely enclosing the space between the ground and the tank, the tank forming a ceiling for the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the tank has convex ends and the separate pieces forming the housing comprise a flat sheet at each side of the tank connected to the stand, and a curved sheet at each end thereof in conformance with the ends of the tank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 2 including means fastening the adjacent ends of the sheets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein the stand conforms in general to the outline of the tank.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein the stand is smaller than the outline of the tank and the sheets contact the tank below the horizontal diameter thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein the stand includes curved horizontal members at each end of the tank, and straight members thereon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein the stand members are horseshoe shaped with open ends facing each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein the horseshoe shaped members are spaced.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the tank is generally cylindrical with rounded ends and the stand includes two generally horseshoe shaped horizontal members that correspond substantially to the outline of the tank.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 9 wherein the sheet parts include two curved parts secured about the curved portions of the horseshoe shaped members and flat parts secured to the horseshoe shaped members at the leg portions thereof.
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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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |