US5134878A
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Fill line spill containment system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-04-01
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Granted: 1992-08-04
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Expires: 2011-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A storage tank system especially useful for storing gasoline comprises a storage tank, a sleeve with sleeve cover positioned on the storage tank, a drip sump compartment positioned on the cover of the sleeve and a fill line extending through the drip sump compartment and sleeve. The storage tank as well as structural accessories such as a dispensing line can have an outer containment wall. The system results in a storage facility which is capable of containing minor spills from a filling operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce R. Sharp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:04
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/74; H04N5/7416; H04N5/7458; B; B65; B65D; B65D90/00; B65D90/48; B65D90/50; B65D90/501; B65D90/503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A storage tank system having spill containment means for a fill line leading thereto, said system comprised of: (a) a storage tank for storing liquid; (b) a sleeve with a sleeve cover positioned on the storage tank in a non-liquid tight manner sufficient to keep a sleeve area therewithin substantially free of surrounding soil; (c) a drip sump compartment positioned on the sleeve cover of the sleeve, said drip sump compartment capable of catching spills and drippings during a filling operation; and (d) a fill line for adding liquid to the tank which extends through the drip sump compartment and sleeve area, said fill line having an opening at one end within the drip sump compartment for receiving liquid during a filling operation and a second opening at another end which leads directly to the interior of the storage tank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A storage tank system having spill containment means for a fill line leading thereto, said system comprised of: (a) a storage tank for storing liquid; (b) a sleeve with a sleeve cover positioned on the storage tank in a non-liquid tight manner sufficient to keep a sleeve area therewithin substantially free of surrounding soil; (c) a drip sump compartment positioned on the sleeve cover of the sleeve, said drip sump compartment capable of catching spills and drippings during a filling operation; and (d) a fill line for adding liquid to the tank which extends through the drip sump compartment and sleeve area, said fill line having an opening at one end within the drip sump compartment for receiving liquid during a filling operation and a second opening at another end which leads directly to the interior of the storage tank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The storage tank system of claim 1 further wherein the storage tank has a manway and the fill line extends through the manway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The storage tank system of claim 2 wherein the sleeve extends from about twelve inches to about forty-eight inches above the top of the manway.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The storage tank system of claim 2 wherein the sleeve on the storage tank is attached in a non-liquid tight manner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The storage tank system of claim 1 further wherein the fill line has a cap to seal the storage tank's interior.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The storage tank system of claim 5 further wherein a drain valve is positioned in the drip sump compartment to control flow of liquid from said compartment to a drain line which leads to the storage tank's interior.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The storage tank system of claim 6 wherein the drip sump compartment is comprised of a lower cylinder secured to the sleeve's cover and an upper slide height cylinder and means to secure said cylinders together when properly adjusted.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The storage tank system of claim 1 wherein the fill line is a coaxial fill line comprised of a fill pipe which extends into the storage tank and an outer concentric vapor recovery tube which extends to the top surface of the storage tank.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The storage tank system of claim 1 further comprising an outer wall encasing the storage tank.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The storage tank system of claim 9 wherein the outer wall is made of a fibrous reinforced resinous material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The storage tank system of claim 1 wherein the storage tank has an internal retained capacity area.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The storage tank system of claim 1 further wherein a dispensing line and a vent line for the storage tank pass through the sleeve area.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The storage tank system of claim 1 further wherein the sleeve cover is held in a liquid tight manner to the sleeve.
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