US4973195A
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Storage facility for hazardous waste and the like
Assignee: BBJ Co Inc
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Filing: 1989-10-27
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Granted: 1990-11-27
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Expires: 2009-10-27
Abstract
Abstract A method and facility for the storage and containment of material is provided, in which the facility is mounted spaced above the surface of the earth. Drainage means are mounted within the spaced distance created between the facility and the earth surface. This space between the facility and the earth surface is adapted for visual inspection of the lower surface of the base and the drainage means.
Inventors
- 👤 John M. Sweeney
- 👤 William P. Lafayette
- 👤 Brian Marstellar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:55
CPC Classifications
B; B09; B09B; B09B1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A facility for the storage and containment of material, comprising: a base having an upper surface, a lower surface and a plurality of holes extending therebetween; side support means, mounted on the upper surface of the base; roof means, mounted on the side support means, adapted to form a chamber in conjunction with the side support means and the base; sealing means, mounted within the chamber, adapted to partition the chamber from the exterior environment, the sealing means having at least one membrane layer, and at least one pervious layer adapted to be applied adjacent to at least a portion of the membrane layer, base support means, for mounting in the earth surface, to support the facility a preselected spaced distance from the earth surface; drainage means, mounted adjacent to the lower surface of the base and adapted to engage at least one of the holes in the base, the drainage means mounted within the spaced distance created between the facility and the earth surface; wherein a space is created between the facility and the earth surface sufficient, for visual inspection of the lower surface of the base and the drainage means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A facility for the storage and containment of material, comprising: a base having an upper surface, a lower surface and a plurality of holes extending therebetween; side support means, mounted on the upper surface of the base; roof means, mounted on the side support means, adapted to form a chamber in conjunction with the side support means and the base; sealing means, mounted within the chamber, adapted to partition the chamber from the exterior environment, the sealing means having at least one membrane layer, and at least one pervious layer adapted to be applied adjacent to at least a portion of the membrane layer, base support means, for mounting in the earth surface, to support the facility a preselected spaced distance from the earth surface; drainage means, mounted adjacent to the lower surface of the base and adapted to engage at least one of the holes in the base, the drainage means mounted within the spaced distance created between the facility and the earth surface; wherein a space is created between the facility and the earth surface sufficient, for visual inspection of the lower surface of the base and the drainage means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A facility as described in claim 1 wherein the facility is mounted above the surface of the earth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A facility as described in claim 1 wherein the roof means is dome-shaped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A facility as described in claim 1 wherein the roof means further comprises a perimeter having a roof gutter mounted thereon, the gutter adapted to drain water from the roof means to a roof drain point.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A facility as described in claim 4, wherein the roof gutter is adapted to drain into the drainage means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A facility as described in claim 5, wherein the roof gutter further comprises a drain conductor to move liquid from the roof gutter to the drainage means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A facility as described in claim 1 wherein the roof means further comprises an inner surface which is dome shaped and forms the upper surface of the chamber, the dome shaped interior surface adapted to facilitate collection of condensed liquids within the chamber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A facility as described in claim 7, wherein the inner surface of the roof means further comprises a sealant coating.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A facility as described in claim 1 wherein the base support means are piles.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A facility as described in claim 1 wherein the upper surface of the base forms the lower surface of the chamber, the upper surface of the base being canted to facilitate runoff of liquids from the base to at least one low point.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A facility as described in claim 10, further comprising a sump located at a low point of the base.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A facility as described in claim 10, wherein the canted upper base surface further comprises a raised point and is canted away from the raised point.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A facility as described in claim 10, wherein the canted upper base surface further comprises a raised center line and is canted away from the raised line.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
A facility as described in claim 1, wherein the base extends beyond the side support means and further comprises a base gutter therein for the transport of liquid runoff to a base drain point.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
A facility as described in claim 14, wherein the base gutter drains into the drainage means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A facility as described in claim 1, further comprising interior drainage means mounted within the holes extending through the base.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
58 words
A facility as described in claim 16, wherein the base further comprises depressions located at the inner terminations of the holes extending therethrough, and the interior drainage means have an inner end and an outer end, the inner end further comprising a siphon mounted within the depressions, adapted to drain out a liquid which collects in the depressions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
A facility as described in claim 16, wherein the interior drainage means extend into the holes in the base from a point completely interior to the sealing means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
A facility as described in claim 16, wherein the interior drainage means extend into the holes in the base from a point within the pervious layer of the sealing means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
A facility as described in claim 1, wherein the drainage means further comprises a sump to move liquid matter from one of the chamber and sealing means to the drainage means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
26 words
A facility as described in claim 1, wherein the roof means further comprises at least one fill hatch for the loading of material into the chamber.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
A facility as described in claim 1, wherein the roof means further comprises at least one vent.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
14 words
A facility as described in claim 1, wherein the base is constructed of concrete.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
A facility as described in claim 1, wherein the base support means is further comprised of a plurality of members which are equally spaced from each other.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
26 words
A facility as described in claim 1, wherein the base support means is further comprised of a plurality of members which each support an equal load.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
33 words
A facility as described in claim 1, wherein the base support means is further comprised of a plurality of members which each support a share of the facility proportionate to the spacing therebetween.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
33 words
A facility as described in claim 1, wherein the base support means is further comprised of a plurality of members which each support a share of the facility proportionate to the size thereof.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
17 words
A facility as described in claim 1, wherein the side support means have a resealable door therein.
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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) | 1993-11-26 | 1994-05-28 | 1994-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-11-26 | 1998-05-28 | 1998-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-11-26 | 2002-05-28 | 2002-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |