US4065022A
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Cistern container
Assignee: Ets HUGONNET Ste
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Filing: 1977-02-14
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1997-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A cistern container assembly comprising a cistern, a frame having a number of semi-circular cradles on which the cistern rests, and a similar number of external reinforcing hoops on the cistern, each hoop corresponding to an associated one of said cradles, each reinforcing hoop being U-sectioned to provide an external groove which receives a U-sectioned ring of resilient material, and each cradle engaging in the external groove of the associated reinforcing hoop. Half collars extend partially around the hoops and are attached to the frame by adjustable links and tightening devices to secure the cistern in the semi-circular cradles.
Inventors
- 👤 Henri Cainaud
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D88/00; B65D88/02; B65D88/12; B65D88/128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A cistern container assembly comprising: a cistern; a frame; a number of substantially semi-circular cradles in the frame on which cradles the cistern rests; a similar number of external reinforcing hoops on the cistern, each hoop corresponding to an associated one of said cradles; an external groove in each reinforcing hoop; and resilient padding means located in each of said grooves; each cradle engaging in the external groove of the associated reinforcing hoop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A cistern container assembly comprising: a cistern; a frame; a number of substantially semi-circular cradles in the frame on which cradles the cistern rests; a similar number of external reinforcing hoops on the cistern, each hoop corresponding to an associated one of said cradles; an external groove in each reinforcing hoop; and resilient padding means located in each of said grooves; each cradle engaging in the external groove of the associated reinforcing hoop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A cistern container assembly according to claim 1, wherein each groove is of outwardly-facing U-shaped cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A cistern container assembly according to claim 2, wherein each hoop is of channel section and comprises a web and two flanges, the web of the channel being attached to the cistern and the flanges of the channel extending outwardly, said flanges having end portions turned at right angles away from one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cistern container assembly according to claim 2, wherein said resilient padding means comprise elements of outwardly-facing U-shaped cross-section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cistern container assembly according to claim 1, wherein said resilient padding means comprise a ring of resilient material encircling each said hoop and located within said external groove thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A cistern container assembly according to claim 1, wherein the cistern is secured in said semi-circular cradles by a number of half-collars extending partially around said hoops respectively and attached to said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cistern container assembly according to claim 6, wherein each half-collar engages in the external groove of a corresponding hoop on the cistern.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cistern container assembly according to claim 6, wherein the half-collars are attached to the frame by means of adjustable links.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cistern container assembly according to claim 8, wherein the adjustable links are pivotally connected to the frame and attached to the frame-collars by tightening devices.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
A cistern container assembly according to claim 6, wherein the frame comprises uprights and the half-collars are attached to the uprights of the frame and include shock absorber blocks located between the ends of the half-collars and said uprights of the frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A cistern container assembly according to claim 6, wherein each half-collar is of outwardly-facing U-shaped cross-section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cistern container assembly according to claim 6, wherein the upper side of the frame can be closed, after the cistern has been put in place, by means of movable parts having cross-pieces which protect the half-collars.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
121 words
A cistern container assembly comprising: a cistern; a frame; a number of substantially semi-circular cradles in the frame on which cradles the cistern rests; a similar number of external reinforcing hoops on the cistern, each hoop corresponding to an associated one of said cradles; an external groove in each reinforcing hoop; a ring of resilient material located in each of said grooves; each cradle engaging in the external groove of the associated reinforcing hoop; a number of half-collars extending partially around said hoops and attached to said frame; each half collar engaging in the external groove of a corresponding hoop on the cistern; adjustable links pivotally connected to said frame; and tightening devices attaching the adjustable links to the half-collars respectively.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
121 words
A cistern container assembly comprising: a cistern; a frame; a number of substantially semi-circular cradles in the frame on which cradles the cistern rests; a similar number of external reinforcing hoops on the cistern, each hoop corresponding to an associated one of said cradles; an external groove in each reinforcing hoop; a ring of resilient material located in each of said grooves; each cradle engaging in the external groove of the associated reinforcing hoop; a number of half-collars extending partially around said hoops and attached to said frame; each half collar engaging in the external groove of a corresponding hoop on the cistern; adjustable links pivotally connected to said frame; and tightening devices attaching the adjustable links to the half-collars respectively.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |