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Insulation system for storage tanks
Assignee: Insultherm Inc
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Filing: 1993-02-10
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Granted: 1993-11-23
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Expires: 2013-02-10
Abstract
Abstract An insulating system for storage tanks uses vertical straps and horizontal cables to form a web on the outer surface of a spherical storage tank. Fasteners and clamps positioned at intervals along the vertical straps anchor the cables in place. Panel sections are positioned transversely to the horizontal cables, the panel sections having opposing side flanges that are folded over flanges on adjoining panel sections as well as the attachment means looped around the cable.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark A. McBride
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D88/00; B65D88/02; B65D88/04; B65D90/00; B65D90/02; B65D90/023; B65D90/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A system for covering a storage tank wall, comprising: (a) a plurality of straps arranged along the outer surface of the tank wall in substantially vertical alignment; (b) a plurality of attaching means at vertically spaced locations along each of the straps; (c) a plurality of cables arranged along the outer surface of the tank in substantially horizontal alignment; (d) means for securing and tightening each of the cables; (e) a plurality of clamping means adapted to clamp around an attaching means and around a cable to hold the cable next to the attaching means; (f) a plurality of trapezoid-shaped panels secured transversely to the plurality of cables; and (g) fastener means securing a pair of panels to each cable.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
A system for covering a storage tank wall, comprising: (a) a plurality of straps arranged along the outer surface of the tank wall in substantially vertical alignment; (b) a plurality of attaching means at vertically spaced locations along each of the straps; (c) a plurality of cables arranged along the outer surface of the tank in substantially horizontal alignment; (d) means for securing and tightening each of the cables; (e) a plurality of clamping means adapted to clamp around an attaching means and around a cable to hold the cable next to the attaching means; (f) a plurality of trapezoid-shaped panels secured transversely to the plurality of cables; and (g) fastener means securing a pair of panels to each cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the cables comprise stranded wire cables.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the clamping means a sleeve shaped metal body configured to fit around the attaching means and cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the attaching means comprises a metal rod affixed to the strap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a layer of padding positioned exteriorly of the cables and straps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the fastener means comprises a thin metal strap, and wherein one of the panels has an upstanding side flange which is foldable over the thin metal strap and a side flange of an adjoining panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
148 words
An insulation system for spherical storage tanks, comprising: (a) a plurality of metal straps spaced at intervals along the outer surface of the tank wall in substantially vertical alignment, each of the straps provided with tensioning means; (b) a plurality of metal rods welded to the straps in substantially horizontal alignment at spaced intervals along the metal straps; (c) a plurality of wire cables arranged along the outer surface of the tank in substantially horizontal alignment, each of the cables provided with tensioning means; (c) a plurality of sleeve shaped clamps adapted to clamp around the metal rods and wire cables to hold the wire cable next to the metal rod; (f) a plurality of trapezoid-shaped panels positioned transversely to the plurality of wire cables; and (g) a plurality of fasteners looped around the cables and secured between adjoining panels to secure the panels to the wire cables.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
148 words
An insulation system for spherical storage tanks, comprising: (a) a plurality of metal straps spaced at intervals along the outer surface of the tank wall in substantially vertical alignment, each of the straps provided with tensioning means; (b) a plurality of metal rods welded to the straps in substantially horizontal alignment at spaced intervals along the metal straps; (c) a plurality of wire cables arranged along the outer surface of the tank in substantially horizontal alignment, each of the cables provided with tensioning means; (c) a plurality of sleeve shaped clamps adapted to clamp around the metal rods and wire cables to hold the wire cable next to the metal rod; (f) a plurality of trapezoid-shaped panels positioned transversely to the plurality of wire cables; and (g) a plurality of fasteners looped around the cables and secured between adjoining panels to secure the panels to the wire cables.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The insulation system of claim 7 further comprising attaching means to attach the ends of the metal straps at the top, bottom and mid-section of the spherical storage tank.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The insulation system of claim 7 further comprising at least one layer of insulating material between the panels and the tank outer surface.
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