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US4014056A
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Tank mounting means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-26
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1996-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A marine tank mount for vessels characterized by a proximately horizontal rack mounted on a deck or other member of the vessel and provided with an opening. A tank is mounted on the rack, with the annular bottom flange of the tank extending downwards through the opening. A pair of diametrically opposed holes are provided in the flange below the level of the rack, and a locking bar which may or may not be made of spring-like material is inserted through the holes, whereby the tank is attached to the vessel above the deck of the vessel. The tank will typically contain a fuel such propane, butane or gasoline or other highly volatile and inflammable fuel, or may alternatively contain a fluid chemical or the like which may be corrosive in nature.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Wainwright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:02
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B17/00; B63B25/00; B63B25/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A marine tank mount for a water surface traversing vessel comprising a rack, said rack being attached to a deck member of the vessel, the deck member being disposed above the water surface, said rack being above the vessel deck and at least partially horizontal, the horizontal portion of said rack being provided with at least one opening, at least one tank, said tank being provided with a bottom flange, said tank beng mounted on said rack whereby said flange extends downwardly through said opening, the portion of said flange below said rack being provided with at least two holes, and a locking bar, said bar extending through said holes, whereby said tank is attached to said vessel above the deck of the vessel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A marine tank mount for a water surface traversing vessel comprising a rack, said rack being attached to a deck member of the vessel, the deck member being disposed above the water surface, said rack being above the vessel deck and at least partially horizontal, the horizontal portion of said rack being provided with at least one opening, at least one tank, said tank being provided with a bottom flange, said tank beng mounted on said rack whereby said flange extends downwardly through said opening, the portion of said flange below said rack being provided with at least two holes, and a locking bar, said bar extending through said holes, whereby said tank is attached to said vessel above the deck of the vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The marine tank mount of claim 1, in which said deck member of said vessel is said deck, and said horizontal portion of said rack is elevated above said deck by vertical portions of said rack which depend from said horizontal portion to lower attachment to said deck.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The marine tank mount of claim 1, in which said deck member of said vessel is the rail of said deck.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The marine tank mount of claim 3, in which said rail is the stern rail of said deck.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The marine tank mount of claim 4, in which said rack extends across the entire stern rail of said deck, and said rack is provided with a plurality of openings, whereby a plurality of tanks are mounted on said rack.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The marine tank mount of claim 4, in which said rack is disposed at a corner of said stern rail.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The marine tank mount of claim 1, in which said opening is circular, said tank is cylindrical, said bottom flange is an annular bottom flange, and said holes are diametrically opposed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The marine tank mount of claim 1, in which said tank contains a fuel selected from the group consisting of propane, butane and gasoline.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The marine tank mount of claim 1, in which said locking bar is made of spring-like material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
108 words
A marine tank mount for vessels comprising a rack, said rack being attached to the rail of the deck of a vessel, said rack being at least partially horizontal, the horizontal portion of said rack being provided with at least one opening, at least one tank, said tank being provided with a bottom flange, said tank being mounted on said rack whereby said flange extends downwardly through said opening, the portion of said flange below said rack being provided with at least two holes, and a locking bar, said bar extending through said holes, whereby said tank is attached to said vessel above the deck of the vessel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
108 words
A marine tank mount for vessels comprising a rack, said rack being attached to the rail of the deck of a vessel, said rack being at least partially horizontal, the horizontal portion of said rack being provided with at least one opening, at least one tank, said tank being provided with a bottom flange, said tank being mounted on said rack whereby said flange extends downwardly through said opening, the portion of said flange below said rack being provided with at least two holes, and a locking bar, said bar extending through said holes, whereby said tank is attached to said vessel above the deck of the vessel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The marine tank mount of claim 10, in which said rail is the stern rail of said deck.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
The marine tank mount of claim 11, in which said rack extends across the entire stern rail of said deck, and said rack is provided with a plurality of openings, whereby a plurality of tanks are mounted on said rack.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The marine tank mount of claim 11, in which said rack is disposed at a corner of said stern rail.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The marine tank mount of claim 10, in which said opening is circular, said tank is cylindrical, said bottom flange is an annular bottom flange, and said holes are diametrically opposed.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The marine tank mount of claim 10, in which said tank contains a fuel selected from the group consisting of propane, butane and gasoline.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The marine tank mount of claim 10, in which said locking bar is made of spring-like material.
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) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |