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US4223797A
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Storage tank
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-02-09
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Granted: 1980-09-23
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Expires: 1998-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A storage tank having a shell in the form of a body of revolution mounted on supporting uprights. The guides equispaced around the external surface of the shell, along its generatrix, accommodate flexible elements whose ends are attached to the tensioning devices located on the top and bottom of the shell. This tank is durable, retains its shape in service and is easily suited for transportation.
Inventors
- 👤 Mikhail G. Skakunov
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D90/00; B65D90/12; B65D90/20; B65D90/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A storage tank comprising: a thin-walled shell in the form of a plurality of segments comprising a body of revolution; supporting uprights on which said shell is mounted; guides equispaced around the external surface of said shell, along its generatrix; flexible elements mounted in said guides and secured to said supporting uprights; tensioning devices mounted on the top and bottom of said shell; one end of each of said flexible elements being attached to one of said tensioning devices; and the other end of each of said flexible elements being attached to the other of said tensioning devices.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A storage tank comprising: a thin-walled shell in the form of a plurality of segments comprising a body of revolution; supporting uprights on which said shell is mounted; guides equispaced around the external surface of said shell, along its generatrix; flexible elements mounted in said guides and secured to said supporting uprights; tensioning devices mounted on the top and bottom of said shell; one end of each of said flexible elements being attached to one of said tensioning devices; and the other end of each of said flexible elements being attached to the other of said tensioning devices.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A storage tank according to claim 1 wherein the flexible elements are mounted in the middle to the supporting uprights.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A storage tank according to claim 1 wherein each tensioning device comprises a flexible ring with the ends of the flexible elements attached thereto, and a mechanism for changing the length of the flexible ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A storage tank according to claim 3 wherein there are slings attached to the flexible ring of the upper tensioning device.
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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) | 1983-09-23 | 1984-03-24 | 1984-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-23 | 1988-03-24 | 1988-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-23 | 1992-03-24 | 1992-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |