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US4136725A
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Motion compensating liquid holding tank
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1977-01-27
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Granted: 1979-01-30
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Expires: 1997-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A motion compensating tank which includes a bottom tank portion which is able of holding liquid and a top portion which has a flotation collar and a flexible collar. The flotation collar is buoyant in the liquid so as to float substantially level thereon, and the flexible collar sealably joins the flotation collar to the bottom tank portion. With this arrangement liquid which sloshes in the tank can be retained without any substantial spilling over the top of the tank.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence M. Phillips
- 👤 Homer O. Porter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:38
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B35/00; B63B35/14; B63B35/24; B63B35/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A motion compensating tank comprising: a bottom tank portion which is capable of holding a liquid; a top tank portion which includes a flotation collar and a flexible collar; the flotation collar being buoyant in the liquid to float substantially level thereon; the flexible collar being an accordian flap which sealably joins the flotation collar to the bottom tank portion; and the flaps of the flexible collar being substantially parallel to the plane of the flotation collar, whereby sloshing liquid in the tank can be retained by movements of the flotation collar and corresponding expansions and contractions of various sides of the accordian flap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A motion compensating tank comprising: a bottom tank portion which is capable of holding a liquid; a top tank portion which includes a flotation collar and a flexible collar; the flotation collar being buoyant in the liquid to float substantially level thereon; the flexible collar being an accordian flap which sealably joins the flotation collar to the bottom tank portion; and the flaps of the flexible collar being substantially parallel to the plane of the flotation collar, whereby sloshing liquid in the tank can be retained by movements of the flotation collar and corresponding expansions and contractions of various sides of the accordian flap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tank as claimed in claim 1 including: the accordian flap being constructed of rubberized material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A tank as claimed in claim 1 including: said bottom portion of the tank including a plurality of inflatable collars; and means sealably joining the inflatable collars one above the other, whereby shock loads of the shifting water are absorbed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A tank as claimed in claim 3 including: the inflatable collars being of different sizes; the inflatable collars being joined in a size progression with the largest on the bottom and the smallest on the top whereby the bottom portion of the tank has a tapered configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A tank as claimed in claim 4 wherein: the joining means is a flexible tapered sleeve which is joined to the outside perimeters, of the inflatable collars.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A tank as claimed in claim 5 including: the tapered sleeve joining the inflatable collars in a consecutive stacked engaging relationship.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tank as claimed in claim 6 including: the accordian flap being constructed of rubberized material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A tank as claimed in claim 7 wherein: the flotation collar and the inflatable collars are substantially circular.
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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) | 1982-01-29 | 1982-07-31 | 1983-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-29 | 1986-07-31 | 1987-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-29 | 1990-07-31 | 1991-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |