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Fuel dispenser catchment box
Assignee: Morgan Brothers Co
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Filing: 1990-05-17
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Granted: 1991-02-05
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Expires: 2010-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A fuel dispenser catchment box has a metal casing with an outwardly extending flange for attaching a dispenser housing and an inwardly extending flange for supporting a non-metallic closure member to close the bottom thereof. The closure member is removable and has apertures and seals for entry into the casing of a fuel supply line and an auxiliary line. The seals contain any fuel spillage in the closure member and prevent contamination of the ground, while removal of the closure member enables inspection of the fuel supply line beneath the fuel dispenser catchment box when necessary. A support clamp stabilizes the fuel supply line and an attached shut-off valve.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond J. Rieseck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:01
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/84; B67D7/04; B67D7/32; B67D7/3209; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/3802; Y10T137/5762; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6966; Y10T137/6991
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A fuel dispenser catchment box comprising: a metal casing, formed from spaced side walls and end walls, having an open top and open bottom; means on the outer surface of said metal casing, spaced from said open top, for attachment of a dispenser housing; a horizontally inwardly extending flange on said metal casing about the open bottom thereof; a non-metallic closure member having a base, upwardly extending spaced side walls and end walls and an open top, said closure member having an outwardly extending lip about the open top thereof which rests on the horizontally inwardly extending flange of said metal casing to close the bottom of said casing; at least one fuel supply line aperture, having a wall, formed in the base of said closure member for entry to said metal casing of a fuel supply line thereto; a first seal between said fuel supply line and the wall of said fuel supply line aperture; at least one auxiliary conduit aperture, having a wall, formed in the base of said closure member for entry to said metal casing of an auxiliary conduit thereto; a second seal between said auxiliary conduit and the wall of said auxiliary conduit aperture, and a support clamp extending between the spaced walls of said metal casing adjacently above said fuel supply line aperture for support of a fuel supply line therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
A fuel dispenser catchment box comprising: a metal casing, formed from spaced side walls and end walls, having an open top and open bottom; means on the outer surface of said metal casing, spaced from said open top, for attachment of a dispenser housing; a horizontally inwardly extending flange on said metal casing about the open bottom thereof; a non-metallic closure member having a base, upwardly extending spaced side walls and end walls and an open top, said closure member having an outwardly extending lip about the open top thereof which rests on the horizontally inwardly extending flange of said metal casing to close the bottom of said casing; at least one fuel supply line aperture, having a wall, formed in the base of said closure member for entry to said metal casing of a fuel supply line thereto; a first seal between said fuel supply line and the wall of said fuel supply line aperture; at least one auxiliary conduit aperture, having a wall, formed in the base of said closure member for entry to said metal casing of an auxiliary conduit thereto; a second seal between said auxiliary conduit and the wall of said auxiliary conduit aperture, and a support clamp extending between the spaced walls of said metal casing adjacently above said fuel supply line aperture for support of a fuel supply line therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The gasoline dispenser catchment box as defined in claim wherein said means for attaching the dispenser housing comprises a horizontally outwardly extending flange on said metal casing spaced from the open top thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The fuel dispenser catchment box as defined in claim 1, wherein said first seal comprises a compression washer seal in sealing engagement with the wall about said fuel supply line aperture, a fiberglass tubing, extended through and in sealing engagement with the inner wall of said washer, and means for sealing the gap between a fuel supply line extending upwardly through said fiberglass tubing and said fuel supply line.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fuel dispenser catchment box as defined in claim 3, wherein said means for sealing the gap between said fuel supply line and said fiberglass tubing is a shrink sleeve, shrinkable by application of heat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The fuel dispenser catchment box as defined in claim 1, wherein said second seal comprises a compression washer seal in sealing engagement with the wall about said auxiliary conduit aperture and an auxiliary conduit extending through and in sealing engagement with the inner wall of said washer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
272 words
A fuel dispenser catchment box comprising: a metal casing, formed from spaced side walls and end walls, having an open top and open bottom; a horizontally outwardly extending flange on the outer surface of said metal casing, spaced from said open top, for attachment of a dispenser housing; a horizontally inwardly extending flange on said metal casing about the open bottom thereof; a non-metallic closure member having a base, upwardly extending spaced side walls and end walls and an open top, said closure member having an outwardly extending lip about the open top thereof which rests on the horizontally inwardly extending flange of said metal casing to close the bottom of said casing; at least one fuel supply line aperture, having a wall, formed in the base of said closure member for entry to said metal casing of a fuel supply line thereto; a first seal, including a compression washer seal in sealing engagement with the wall about said fuel supply line aperture, a fiberglass tubing, extended through and in sealing engagement with the inner wall of said washer, and means for sealing the gap between a fuel supply line extending upwardly through said fiberglass tubing and said fuel supply line; at least one auxiliary conduit aperture, having a wall, formed in the base of said closure member for entry to said metal casing of an auxiliary conduit thereto; a second seal between said auxiliary conduit and the wall of said auxiliary conduit aperture, and a support clamp extending between the spaced walls of said metal casing adjacently above said fuel supply line aperture for support of a fuel supply line therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
272 words
A fuel dispenser catchment box comprising: a metal casing, formed from spaced side walls and end walls, having an open top and open bottom; a horizontally outwardly extending flange on the outer surface of said metal casing, spaced from said open top, for attachment of a dispenser housing; a horizontally inwardly extending flange on said metal casing about the open bottom thereof; a non-metallic closure member having a base, upwardly extending spaced side walls and end walls and an open top, said closure member having an outwardly extending lip about the open top thereof which rests on the horizontally inwardly extending flange of said metal casing to close the bottom of said casing; at least one fuel supply line aperture, having a wall, formed in the base of said closure member for entry to said metal casing of a fuel supply line thereto; a first seal, including a compression washer seal in sealing engagement with the wall about said fuel supply line aperture, a fiberglass tubing, extended through and in sealing engagement with the inner wall of said washer, and means for sealing the gap between a fuel supply line extending upwardly through said fiberglass tubing and said fuel supply line; at least one auxiliary conduit aperture, having a wall, formed in the base of said closure member for entry to said metal casing of an auxiliary conduit thereto; a second seal between said auxiliary conduit and the wall of said auxiliary conduit aperture, and a support clamp extending between the spaced walls of said metal casing adjacently above said fuel supply line aperture for support of a fuel supply line therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fuel dispenser catchment box as defined in claim 6, wherein said means for sealing the gap between said fuel supply line and said fiberglass tubing is a shrink sleeve, shrinkable by application of heat.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
The fuel dispenser catchment box as defined in claim 7, wherein said second seal comprises a compression washer seal in sealing engagement with the wall about said auxiliary conduit aperture and an auxiliary conduit extending through and in sealing engagement with the inner wall of said washer.
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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) | 1994-02-04 | 1994-08-06 | 1995-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-02-04 | 1998-08-06 | 1999-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-02-04 | 2002-08-06 | 2003-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |