Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
220567200 |
For petroleum or a petroleum product (e.g., oil, gasoline)
| 17 |
220567100 |
Underground
| 10 |
220567000 |
Elevated (e.g., municipal water tank) | 5 |
20080203098 | Reservoir mixing system - A drinking water distribution reservoir has a new draft tube mixing arrangement. An intermediate opening in the draft tube enables water to flow between the central passage of the draft tube and an intermediate portion of the tank. Directional walls can provided on the intermediate opening to help direct flow, and a check valve can be used to prevent flow from the intermediate section of the tank into the draft tube or prevent flow from the draft tube into the intermediate section of the tank. A venturi portion can also be provided on the draft tube to help draw water from the intermediate portion of the tank into the draft tube. | 08-28-2008 |
20100294778 | Storage Tank With Flexible Shear Pad - A concrete storage tank structure comprises a tank including a floor slab having a periphery and a wall having inner and outer faces extending upwardly from the floor slab at a position adjacent the periphery of the latter. The tank structure further includes a shear pad extending outwardly away from the tank from a position adjacent a lower portion of the outer face of the wall. The shear pad and the tank are positioned relative to one another in such a way that a space is provided therebetween and a number of elongated flexible connecting elements are arranged so as to extend through the space in interconnecting relationship relative to the shear pad and the tank. A strip of resilient neoprene elastomeric material is disposed in the space. The shear pad is thus flexibly attached to the tank in such a way that the forces imposed on the wall of the tank by the shear pad during movement of the tank during use are minimized. | 11-25-2010 |
20130313262 | TANK FARM SYSTEM - A tank farm system with improved ingress and egress that includes a tank configured to hold a volume of fluid; a barrier constructed at least partially around the tank, the barrier comprising a first surface contour and a second surface contour; and a portable pathway configured to conform to the first surface contour and the second surface contour. The pathway further having a frame member; at least one step; and a mount for movingly coupling the at least one step to the frame member. | 11-28-2013 |
20140076903 | DIVIDED WOODEN TANK - A wooden water tank for a building has a wooden tank wall, a tank bottom and a wooden dividing wall across the tank defining at least two water compartments. There are attachments between the foregoing parts, and leak preventing connections between parts. Each wall is a sequential series of staves or boards secured together for leak prevention. The staves of the circumferential tank wall extend vertically. The staves of the dividing wall extend horizontally. The staves are all pressed together so that neighboring staves are sealed to each other preventing leakage through the walls. There are hoops and hoop segments around the circumferential wall, and connections to the hoops press the staves of the circumferential wall toward each other for sealing. | 03-20-2014 |
20160023639 | MOBILE FUEL DISTRIBUTION STATION - A modular, environmentally friendly mobile fuel distribution station includes a fuel tank, a support structure having a plurality of legs for supporting an operation platform in an elevated position a predetermined distance above ground, an alternative power generation device, the alternative power generation device being one of a solar power generator and a wind power generator for providing primary power to the mobile fuel distribution station and a central platform operatively connected to at least two of the legs, the at least two of the legs bearing the weight of the central platform, wherein the fuel tank and the alternative power generation device are disposed on the operation platform. | 01-28-2016 |
220567300 |
For hot water heater or boiler | 5 |
20080290096 | Hot Water Tank - Disclosed is a hot water tank ( | 11-27-2008 |
20100187239 | WATER HEATER THREADED WELD FITTING HAVING IMPROVED WELD INTEGRITY - A threaded weld fitting and a method of welding a threaded weld fitting to the tank wall of a water storage tank are provided. The threaded weld fitting comprises a body defining an aperture and having a facing surface configured to be positioned facing the tank wall. A female thread is formed along the aperture. A first beveled surface portion of the facing surface extends from an edge of the body. A landing surface portion of the facing surface extends from the first beveled surface portion toward a longitudinal axis of the aperture. A second beveled surface portion of the facing surface extends from the landing surface and to the female thread. The landing surface portion and the second beveled surface portion together define an open annular area positioned to receive a portion of a weld formed by welding the threaded weld fitting to the tank wall. | 07-29-2010 |
20110049162 | Plastic and fibreglass flange for surge tanks - The present patent relates to the sector of surge tanks for pumps and boilers, and particularly concerns a new flange made of plastic and fibreglass for assembling on surge tanks The flange has a dome-like geometrical shape, that is concave on the underside, designed to reinforce it and to reduce the amount of material needed to make it. Said flange is distinctive in that it is shaped so as to ensure perfect geometrical compatibility with the surge tank on which it is assembled and the tightness of the butyl (or other material) seal. | 03-03-2011 |
20130043252 | WATER SEEPAGE ABATEMENT IN WATER HEATERS - A water heater system includes a water heater, a cover, a shroud and at least one ring. The water heater includes a tank, a layer of foam surrounding the tank and a wrapper surrounding the layer of foam. The cover is positioned on a top edge of the water heater. The shroud is positioned over the cover. The at least one ring is positioned around at least one of an inlet port and an outlet port of the water heater. The cover, shroud and at least one ring are operative to prevent a liquid from coming into contact with at least one of the layer of foam surrounding the tank and one or more components covered by the shroud. | 02-21-2013 |
20140138390 | HOT WATER STORAGE TANK UNIT - [Solution] A metal cylindrical tank leg | 05-22-2014 |
220566000 |
Toroidal (i.e., doughnut shaped) | 1 |
20130098919 | PRESSURE TANK - Subject of the invention is pressure tank, especially three-bottoms tank, creating beneficially toroidal tank, comprising connected bottoms, equipped with connector pipes for installation, brackets for fastening the tank and cover, type plate, equipment equipment cover, inner bottom, inner shell, divider and is characterized by that the outer, upper bottom ( | 04-25-2013 |
Entries |
Document | Title | Date |
20080223858 | Universal support arrangement for semi-membrane tank walls - Embodiments of the invention relate to support arrangements for semi-membrane tank walls and, more particularly, to a universal support assembly for tanks that experience thermal expansion and contraction. One embodiment of the invention may include a tank assembly having at least one tank wall, a support structure at least partially adjacent to the wall, and a link member coupling the tank to the support structure. The link member may be configured to accommodate relative movement between the tank and the support structure through rotation. The link member may be coupled to the tank wall by a ball and socket joint and coupled to the support structure with another ball and socket joint, allowing substantially unlimited in-plane movement of the tank wall relative to the support structure. | 09-18-2008 |
20080257894 | BULK LIQUID TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A transport tank system includes a molded thermoplastic tank defining an aperture therethrough and having a discharge end and an opposing end, the thermoplastic tank being rigidly configured for holding a consumable cargo received through the aperture and including a material resistant to passage of oxygen to preserve the consumable cargo. The tank is capable of standing alone for storing the consumable cargo, or the tank can be loaded into a standard dry box container to convert the dry box container into a bulk liquid transport container. | 10-23-2008 |
20080296305 | Fluid Storage and Purification Method and System - A method and device for storing and dispensing a fluid includes providing a vessel configured for selective dispensing of the fluid therefrom. Provided within a vessel is a nancomposite material comprising an imidazolium surfactant and an integral solvent that is essential to the formation of the nancomposite material. The fluid is contacted with the nanocomposite material for take-up of the fluid by the polymerized nanocomposite material. The fluid is released from the nanocomposite material and dispensed from the vessel. | 12-04-2008 |
20090039087 | FLUID HOLDING THERMAL MASS PANEL - An enclosed fluid-holding vessel having first and second opposed flat panel sides and a series of through apertures through each side, wherein the through apertures interconnect and provide structural support to the first and second panels in addition to providing an information conveying structure to viewers of one of the panels. | 02-12-2009 |
20090045202 | FLEXIBLE TANKS IN WHICH BULK LIQUIDS ARE TRANSPORTED - A method of fabricating a flexible tank is disclosed which method comprises cutting away the corners of the upper layer ( | 02-19-2009 |
20090050631 | PLASTIC TANK BASE - An improved pallet and tank assembly ( | 02-26-2009 |
20090250472 | Column vapor recovery - A steel storage tank with a novel means for recovering vapors through perforations in the center column is described. Vapors trapped between the floor and the minimum elevation of a floating roof fluid storage tank are recoverable through perforations in the supporting center column. The vapors are removed through adjustable elevation vents in the center column where they are routed to a vapor recovery system. | 10-08-2009 |
20090266821 | MOLDED TANK WITH CAST-IN FITTING SEAT - A plastic tank is rotationally molded with a cast-in steps seat for a leak-proof drainage fitting. The seat is formed during the molding process using a mandrel mounted on the mold wall. The seat provides substantially parallel surfaces to the outer wall surface of the tank so as to assure proper sealing of the fitting installed in the drain opening of the tank. | 10-29-2009 |
20100059527 | Tank - A tank, comprising a storage space enclosed by a substantially fluid-tight tank wall, wherein the tank wall comprises a curing material for causing transition from a first flexible state to a second substantially form-retaining stage, wherein the tank wall is provided with a preformed opening for substantially fluid-tight co-action with a preformed valve. | 03-11-2010 |
20100084408 | Pressure tank having plural access openings - A pressure tank includes a metallic vessel, a plastic liner received in the metallic vessel, a flexible diaphragm, two metallic joints, two anti-leak assemblies and a nozzle coupled to the metallic joints respectively. The metallic vessel includes upper and lower shells. The upper shell defines a first planar area on a side thereof and a second planar area on a top thereof. The lower shell defines a third planar area therebottom. The flexible diaphragm divides said metallic vessel into a storage space and a pneumatic room. The metallic joints are mounted on the side and top of the upper shell respectively and are in communication with the storage space. The two anti-leak assemblies provide leakproof connection between the metallic joints and the plastic liner. Additionally, the nozzle is mounted on the third planar area to be in communication with the pneumatic room. | 04-08-2010 |
20100096390 | WATER HARVESTING DEVICE - A water harvesting device comprising a plurality of longitudinal walls, at least one wall adjacent to a wall of an existing structure; the plurality of walls defining at least one water storage area with a height such that water pressure is enhanced; and the water storage area operatively engaging at least one water source. | 04-22-2010 |
20100102066 | Fluid tank having a heat-activated adhesive joint - A fluid tank is disclosed. The fluid tank includes at least one joint including an adhesive that is non-tacky at a first temperature, has a flow point temperature at a second temperature that is greater than the first temperature, and a cure and bond temperature at a third temperature. | 04-29-2010 |
20100116829 | POLYISOCYANURATE RIGID FOAMS AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PRODUCTION AND USE - PIR rigid foams are produced from a polyisocyanate component and a polyol component that includes at least one polyester polyol and at least one polyether polyol. The polyisocyanate and polyol components are reacted in amounts such that the volume ratio of polyisocyanate component to polyol component is from 100:100 to 100:110 and the index is from 100 to 400. These foams are characterized by good adhesion to a substrate and impermeability to water vapor. The foams are generally produced by a casting process and are particularly useful as an insulating material for containers and tanks. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122988 | Tank liquid level gauge system - A fouling-resistant arrangement useful for guiding lengths of cables having functional devices including a float, counterweight, and indicator bob attached at their ends, collectively useful in indicating the liquid level of a storage tank to which a system as herein provided is attached, to a passer-by upon casual glance. | 05-20-2010 |
20100213199 | SEWAGE TANKS AND GRINDER PUMP SYSTEMS - A sewage tank for use with a pump such as a grinder pump to convey sewage. The sewage tank includes a container having an upper portion and a lower tapering portion defining a chamber for containing the pump. The lower tapering portion has a reduced size compared to the upper portion. The upper portion and the lower portion may include a plurality of intersecting vertical ribs and horizontal ribs defining a plurality of recessed pockets. The lower portion of the sewage tank may also include an outwardly-extending flange sufficiently sized so that soil may be backfilled around the bottom of the tank to prevent the tank from floating upward out of the ground due to its buoyancy under high ground water conditions. A sewage tank having a stepped flange is also disclosed. | 08-26-2010 |
20100230416 | STORAGE VESSEL CHAMBER FOR STORING FUELS SUCH AS HYDROGEN - A storage vessel for storing a fluid substance,
| 09-16-2010 |
20100230417 | VESSEL FOR A COMPRESSED GAS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE VESSEL - The present invention relates to a vessel for a compressed gaseous fuel. The vessel has a non-cylindrical shape and is provided with a bulk head within the vessel. The vessel is surrounded by a composite comprising a fibre reinforcement that is wound around the vessel. The vessel comprises a liner with a shape that is substantially the same as the desired vessel shape. The liner is provided with at least one recess that extends around the liner and divides the liner in sections connected to each other by a passage. The fibre reinforcement is continuously wound around the liner in different directions to ensure sufficient vessel strength and the recess is filled with fibres so that the fibres in the recess constitute the bulk head. The invention further relates to a method for producing the claimed vessel. | 09-16-2010 |
20100258571 | Storage Tank Containment System - A storage tank containment system including a cubic-shaped tank having an outer shell having cylindrical walls for the efficient storage and transportation of large quantities of fluid, for example, liquid and compressed natural gas. | 10-14-2010 |
20100282758 | Interlocking Hollow Tanks - A set of interlocking tanks. The tanks have respective sidewalls including cooperating interlock features formed inclusive of the hollows of the tanks which are mutually correlated and reciprocally shaped so that the interlock feature of one tank interlocks with respect to the interlock feature of the other tank to thereby connect the tanks together as a single subassembly. The interlocking is selectively releasable. | 11-11-2010 |
20110017749 | Mulitlayer Rotomoulded Articles - This invention relates to the field of multilayer articles prepared by rotational moulding with a robotised rotomoulding machine wherein the mould is under direct heating. | 01-27-2011 |
20110042384 | Tank Container - The present invention relates to a tank container ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110132912 | UNIVERSAL SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT FOR SEMI-MEMBRANE TANK WALLS - Embodiments of the invention relate to support arrangements for semi-membrane tank walls and, more particularly, to a universal support assembly for tanks that experience thermal expansion and contraction. One embodiment of the invention may include a tank assembly having at least one tank wall, a support structure at least partially adjacent to the wall, and a link member coupling the tank to the support structure. The link member may be configured to accommodate relative movement between the tank and the support structure through rotation. The link member may be coupled to the tank wall by a ball and socket joint and coupled to the support structure with another ball and socket joint, allowing substantially unlimited in-plane movement of the tank wall relative to the support structure. | 06-09-2011 |
20110139794 | FLASH TANK DESIGN AND CONTROL FOR HEAT PUMPS - A flash tank is provided and may include a shell having an inner volume. A first port may be in fluid communication with the inner volume and may be positioned relative to a surface of the inner volume such that fluid flows therebetween in a direction that is substantially tangent to the surface. | 06-16-2011 |
20110168724 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR STORAGE TANKS - A security device protects the vulnerable portions or accessories of a bulk storage tank or container against unauthorized access. The device includes a housing that covers the vulnerable portions of the tank, the housing having two or more lockable doors that selectively permit access to the tank or container via two or more respective apertures. A first door is openable after unlocking a readily-accessible lock, while the second movable door is openable after an elongate lock member that is positioned internally within the housing is moved to an unlocking position. The elongate lock member can be moved to its unlocking position after the first door is opened. Certain tank operations, such as dispensing fuel, may be carried out after unlocking and opening a single door, while other operations, such as refilling the tank, may be accomplished after opening a second door once the first door has been opened. | 07-14-2011 |
20110174825 | LIQUID STORAGE SYSTEM - A liquid storage system. The liquid storage system includes a storage tank having an upright section and a base section. A volume extends between the upright and base section. An inlet and outlet are coupled to the volume for adding and extracting fluid from the storage tank, respectively. There is at least one shelf coupled to the upright section of the storage tank. | 07-21-2011 |
20110226780 | ENERGY STORAGE VESSEL, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A vessel for a thermal energy storage system comprising a bottom wall joined to a surrounding side wall, and an inner liner disposed within the bottom wall and side wall and comprising an inner liner bottom and an inner liner side wall. One aspect of the inner liner bottom and side wall is that they are configured to repeatedly expand and contract during the thermal cycling of the storage system. A thermal energy storage system comprising the containment vessel and an array of heat exchangers is also disclosed. The heat exchangers are disposed in the vessel, and arranged so as to enclose a volume within the vessel. Each of the heat exchangers is suspended by a suspension assembly. The assembly may be comprised of a central support hanger, a spring loaded upper hanger, and a lower hanger. | 09-22-2011 |
20120152960 | FLUID STORAGE TANK ASSEMBLY - A fluid storage tank assembly comprising a wall assembly, a floor assembly and a roof assembly. The wall assembly providing a thermal insulating layer comprising two or more wall sub-assemblies removably stacked on top of each other that circumscribe an interior chamber of the tank assembly. Each wall sub-assembly comprises a plurality of removably interconnected wall panels circumscribing a portion of the interior chamber. The wall assembly is configured to house a liner for containing a fluid. The floor assembly bounds a bottom portion of the interior chamber and provides a thermal insulating layer. The roof assembly bounds a top portion of the interior chamber and provides a thermal insulating layer. | 06-21-2012 |
20120193363 | Batten Joint for an Internal Floating Roof of a Fluid Tank - A batten joint for an internal floating roof of a fluid tank. The floating roof has at least a first panel having a first panel edge and a second panel having a second panel edge. The batten joint comprises a first panel retainer or retaining means adapted for retaining the first panel edge, a second panel retainer or retaining means adapted for retaining the second panel edge, and at least one batten engaging the first and second panel retainer or retaining means in a spaced apart configuration. | 08-02-2012 |
20120211495 | HEAT EXCHANGER - A heat exchanger having at least one collecting tank which extends in a longitudinal direction and which comprises a plate and a cover, wherein the plate has, at least one of its edge regions running in the longitudinal direction, a rim by means of which the plate engages at the outside over an edge region, which runs in the longitudinal direction, of the cover, or wherein the cover has, at least one of its edge regions running in the longitudinal direction, a rim by means of which the cover engages at the outside over an edge region, which runs in the longitudinal direction, of the plate. The respective rim have, in the longitudinal direction, a multiplicity of calked portions by means of which said rim, in the region of each individual calked portion, is deformed in the plate and the cover to one another. | 08-23-2012 |
20120211496 | TANKS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING TANKS - There is provided a method of constructing a tank which provides an improvement in the strength of the tank. Therefore, tanks can be constructed from thinner materials providing lighter tanks which are more capable of withstanding explosions or other trauma. | 08-23-2012 |
20120273502 | TANK ASSEMBLY HAVING TWIST-AND-LOCK MOUNTING FLANGE - A tank assembly is provided for a machine. The tank assembly may have a tank with a plurality of sides connected to each other to substantially enclose a volume. A first side of the plurality of sides has an upper surface and a lower surface, and defines an opening into the volume and a first rotational stop feature at the opening. The tank assembly may also have a mounting flange with an upper member configured to engage the upper surface of the first side, a lower member configured to engage the lower surface of the first side, and a second rotational stop feature. The tank assembly may additionally have a resilient member disposed between the tank and the mounting flange. The resilient member may be configured to substantially seal an interface between the tank and the mounting flange and to bias the second rotational stop feature toward the first rotational stop feature. | 11-01-2012 |
20120285970 | Storage Tank for Pressurized Water - Tank for storing pressurized water, including a plurality of hollow and tubular segments which are disposed adjacent and joined to each other and which are open on both sides, said tubular segments forming a tank body in which the pressure water is stored, the tank including a rectangular shape, an intake through which water enters the tank, and an outlet through which the water is evacuated from said tank. Two adjacent tubular segments are joined to each other by means of a connecting wall and the tank includes at least one cover on each side of the tank body in order to close said tank body. The connecting walls prevent a direct connection between the inside of two adjacent tubular segments, said tubular segments being communicated to each other through the covers. | 11-15-2012 |
20130020331 | Portable Dam Assemblies And Methods for Assembling Same - A water containment apparatus includes a straight strut arrangement comprising a plurality of straight strut assemblies forming an alternating v-shape and inverted v-shape pattern; and a curved strut arrangement comprising a plurality of corner strut assemblies forming a desired curvature and connecting two straight strut arrangements to form a closed loop water containment system. | 01-24-2013 |
20130105491 | PERFORATED STAND FOR CHEMICAL TANK | 05-02-2013 |
20130146605 | STORAGE TANK CONTAINMENT SYSTEM - A CNG or LNG storage containment tank is formed from four substantially vertical hollow tubular walls with first and a second ends positioned approximately 90 degrees apart. Eight horizontal hollow tubular walls interconnect and are in in fluid communication with the respective vertical tubular wall ends to form a six-sided cube-shaped tank configuration defining an interior fluid chamber. A tank support connected to the outer surfaces of the tubular walls and configured to reinforce the tank against loading arising from dynamic movement of fluid within the fluid chamber. In one example, bulkheads are positioned inside the horizontal tubular walls to reduce the sloshing of fluid through the tubular walls and thus the resulting sloshing loads. In another example, a plurality of gusset plates are positioned in a space between the tubular walls at an interior of the tank and connected between the tubular walls to further reinforce the tank. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153579 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR A FLUID STORAGE TANK, RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A safety device for a fluid storage tank having a first port for filling the tank with fuel oil and a second port for allowing airflow therethrough is disclosed. The safety device includes a tubular body having a first open end and a second open end connectable to the second port, and a flow check valve contained within the tubular body and configured to remain open when air flows through the safety device and configured to close based on a predetermined fluid force of the fuel oil through the safety device. Related systems and methods are also disclosed. | 06-20-2013 |
20130161333 | DUAL-DRAINAGE SWITCHING MECHANISM OF WATER TANK - A dual-drainage switching mechanism of water tank has: a water container with bottom opening of the inner cavity, an air vent communicating with the inner cavity is arranged on the sealed top; a valve unit used for controlling opens or closes of the air vent; a drain valve controller comprising a partial flush button and a full flush button, and he air vent is opened through the linking and coupling of the full flush button and the valve unit, and the air vent is closed through the linking and coupling of the partial flush button and the valve unit. The dual-draining switch is achieved through hermetically storing or non-hermetically controlling part of water body in the inner cavity of the water container, traditional one-pressing drain valve can be transformed into the draining control mechanism with dual-draining function. | 06-27-2013 |
20130168398 | THERMALLY INSULATED FLUID STORAGE VESSELS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A fluid storage vessel can include an expanded polystyrene (EPS) core formed into an integrated unit so that it can reliably withstand the hydrostatic pressures of large volumes of water (or other liquids). The EPS core can be wrapped with a high tensile strength material to accommodate performance under full volume loads. The vessel can be coated on the exterior and/or interior with a fiber reinforced cementitious composite. A vessel can optionally include thermostatically controlled heaters for use in cold environments. | 07-04-2013 |
20130193151 | Composite Tank Having Joint with Softening Strip and Method of Making the Tank - A composite resin tank includes a wall joined to a dome along a joint. A softening strip is located in the joint. | 08-01-2013 |
20130200079 | ABOVE GROUND FLUID STORAGE SYSTEM - An above ground liquid storage system includes a substantially impermeable liner bounding an interior for receiving a liquid. A plurality of supporting structures and a base support the liner and the liquid when the liquid is received in the interior. The liner extends from the base over a top end of the plurality of supporting structures and descends to the ground to form a cavity under the plurality of supporting structures. A first supporting structure of the plurality of supporting structures includes a leg member supporting the liner and a support member connected to the leg member and holding the leg member upright. At least one of the leg member and the support member includes a releasably attachable extension portion to allow separation of the extension portion from a remainder of at least of the leg member and support member. | 08-08-2013 |
20130221010 | TANK ASSEMBLY, RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND REINFORCEMENT METHOD - A tank assembly includes an elongated plastic tubular pipe structure and at least one end wall or internal bulkhead wall attached to the plastic tubular pipe structure. The end wall or internal bulkhead wall is a composite unit formed by a plastic sheet member sized to cover a cross-sectional area defined by the tubular pipe structure and a composite reinforcement strip bonded to the plastic sheet member. The composite reinforcement strip includes an elongated plastic base portion having a plurality of spaced apart ribs extending from a first side thereof and lengthwise therealong, each rib comprising an elongated metal reinforcement encased in plastic, the plastic base portion having a second side abutting against a surface of the plastic sheet member. Other structures can be reinforced using composite strips that are electrofusion welded to one or more walls of the structure. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233862 | MODULAR RAINWATER STORAGE TANK SYSTEM - A modular rainwater storage tank configured to allow storage capacity in a small area when positioned around the corner of a rectangular house or other structure utilizing run off from a roof top. The storage tank may be designed as a three-dimensional quarter-round such that three units will fit in a tight configuration around a right angle. Each storage tank has opposing overflow channels in a raised rim enclosing a recess in the lid. Downspout water is directed to an opening in the raised rim. When the storage tank is full, excess water in the recess in the lid may be directed to an adjacent storage tank in a cascaded configuration. In this manner, three storage tanks may be positioned and cascaded around a corner. | 09-12-2013 |
20130264348 | PORTABLE ABOVE-GRADE BERM APPARATUS - Berm apparatus comprised of a plurality of berm members having a cross sectional configuration to limit the release of a substance into the environment. The berm members may include a footing member extending laterally from a first side of an upright member adjacent to a bottom end of the upright member. The berm members may also include a containment surface projecting from a second side of the upright member adjacent to a top end of the upright member. The containment structure may also project from adjacent the top end portion to a grade upon which the berm member rests. In this regard, the berm members may contribute to the structural integrity of the berm members, reducing the tendency of the berm member to slide or tip. | 10-10-2013 |
20130284750 | STORAGE COMPOSITE, AND STORAGE TANK AND PERMEABLE STORAGE TANK USING SAME - The interior of a storage tank is filled with a storage composite and one cylindrical rib is positioned on each of the lower surface and the upper surface of partitions to project therefrom. Funnel-shaped end spacers have a large-diameter tube portion for engaging with and connecting to the cylindrical ribs on the upper and lower surfaces of the partitions, and a small-diameter tube portion having a smaller diameter than the large-diameter tube portion. Both ends of cylindrical connecting spacers engages with the small-diameter tube portion of a pair of end spacers, and the length of one side of a partition is S, the diameter of the section in which the cylindrical rib engages the large-diameter tube is set within the range of 0.40S to 0.95S. Multiple levels of horizontal connected units are provided, and end spacers and connecting spacers are interposed between the horizontal connected units of multiple levels. | 10-31-2013 |
20130327776 | VARIABLE-DIAMETER STORAGE TANK SYSTEM - A variable-diameter tank construction system is provided. The tank construction system uses sets of wedges (shims) and bevel-faced spacers (washers) in conjunction with the field connections of the vertical edges of adjacent modular tank wall panels, so as to create an angular deviation between the tangent lines of the wall panels immediately adjacent to and on either side of the vertical joint between the connected panels. | 12-12-2013 |
20140014665 | LNG RECEIVING STRUCTURE - An LNG receiving structure of the present invention is provided with a leader pipe ( | 01-16-2014 |
20140048542 | WATER STORAGE STRUCTURE - A water storage structure includes an impermeable layer including a plurality of hydrophobic particles, a water retentive layer provided on the impermeable layer and capable of holding a predetermined volume of liquid, and a pavement layer provided on the water retentive layer and including a tube penetrating from a first surface to a second surface. | 02-20-2014 |
20140061204 | Flexible Fluid Storage Tank - A flexible fluid storage tank and method for assembling, with specific emphasis on a system that may be field assembled with little or no tools, while preserving the flexibility of being tailored in size, shape and configuration to the user's needs with minimal customization and disassembly capabilities. | 03-06-2014 |
20140069932 | Frac Tanks - A frac tank adapted for vehicular transport and field storage of a liquid, comprising two parallel, elongated, hollow, intersecting cylinder sections that are capped at the longitudinal ends. Each section has an arcuate wall defining a cross-section of greater than 180°, a major diameter, and a minor diameter at the ends of the arcuate wall, wherein the ends of the arcuate wall of each section are sealingly joined to form the tank wall. The joined ends of the arcuate walls form inwardly directed cusps along the length of the tank with the major diameters spaced apart on either side of the cusps. | 03-13-2014 |
20140103048 | CLIMATIC PROTECTION OF FRACKING HYDRO TANKS - The present invention provides cold climatic protection to the hydro tanks and associated fluid conduits present on a frac pad. A modular endoskeleton is provided and covered by a plurality of rip resistant tarps. A heat entrapment canopy results which maintains an inner temperature above freezing even in extreme cold outside temperatures. | 04-17-2014 |
20140138389 | Water Tank - A cylindrical upstanding water tank is formed from a plurality of rows of corrugated curved panels bolted edge to edge with a liner extending over the cylindrical wall and support surface to contain the water within the tank. An access opening is formed in one panel of the cylindrical wall and includes a frame with a rectangular planar front flange and a rearwardly extending flange welded into the hole. Liner retention straps surround the hole to fasten an edge of the liner around the hole. An access cover plate is bolted to the front flange of the frame and carries a hoop strength plate which fastens to studs at the rear of the plane so that the plates are removable to allow service access to the interior of the tank. | 05-22-2014 |
20140144916 | STORAGE TANK - A storage tank ( | 05-29-2014 |
20140151378 | MODULAR SYSTEMS FOR CONTRUCTING LIQUID STORAGE TANKS - A modular system for constructing liquid storage tanks, comprising prefabricated reinforced concrete modular elements designed and adapted to be coupled together to form the tank walls and having means for engaging the bottom slab or foundation. Optionally, the system further comprises elements which mate with the tank wall elements in order to build a covered tank. In one embodiment of the system, the modular wall elements include a prestressing wire or strand embedded in its structure and to which a tensile force is applied to produce a compressive stress in the side of the wall element that is contact with the liquid stored in the tank. Optionally, the constructing system comprises elements to form divisions or cells inside the storage tank. | 06-05-2014 |
20140166665 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLY OF MODULAR RESERVOIR WITH INTEGRAL COMPRESSIBLE SEALING STRIPS AND EXPANSION JOINT - The water tank comprises a number of peripherally disposed modular wall components, each modular wall component defining a radially inner exposed surface, for direct engagement with the water inside the water tank, and a radially outer form-work area, for receiving liquid concrete to be cured. An integral hinge edgewisely interlocks each pair of successive modular wall components. An expansible joint is mounted into each hinge, wherein the expansible joint cooperates with the hinge so as to releasably interlock the modular wall components in their peripherally disposed fashion. The expansible joint provides a water tight seal at the hinge when soaked in water for a sufficient period of time. A second bevelled seal joint is further mounted against the hinge adjacent each wall component inner exposed surface spacedly from and radially inwardly from the expansible joint. Both first and second seal joints are for direct liquid engagement with the water tank water. A biocide agent is integrated within the radially outward second seal joint, wherein bacterial/fungus contamination of the water tank water is mitigated. | 06-19-2014 |
20140252006 | Tank Made of a Composite Material and Closed Molding Process for Manufacturing the Same - A method for manufacturing a tank. A first mold having a first molding surface corresponding to a first portion of an outside surface of the tank is provided. A second mold having a second molding surface corresponding to a second portion of the outside surface of the tank is provided. The first portion and the second portion form the outside surface of the tank having an opening disposed therein. A mold release agent is disposed onto the first and second molding surface. A molding bladder is provided. An outside surface of the molding bladder when inflated substantially corresponds to an inside surface of the tank having the opening disposed therein. A reinforcement material is disposed onto one of the molding bladder and the molding surfaces. The first and the second mold are combined in a sealed fashion. The first and the second mold have accommodated therebetween the reinforcement material and the molding bladder. A molding space between the molding bladder and the combined first and second mold is sealed. The molding space contains the reinforcement material. The molding space is evacuated. The evacuated molding space is then filled with a resin. The resin is cured to form a wall of the tank. The molding bladder is deflated and removed through the opening. The first and the second mold are separated and removed from the tank. | 09-11-2014 |
20140284339 | SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS FOR WATER TREATMENT TANK - A tank for processing wastewater has reinforced side and end walls, a top wall and a floor. A flexible liner is mounted inside the tank. Regions of the top wall have reinforcing elements fixed thereto. The reinforcing elements have fixture elements integral therewith for suspending and supporting items in the interior of the tank. | 09-25-2014 |
20140291331 | FLUID STORAGE TANK - A fluid storage tank includes a plurality of tank sub-units disposed in an array. Each tank sub-unit of the plurality of tank sub-units has an aperture defined in at least one wall overlapping with another aperture defined in at least one adjacent tank sub-unit of the plurality of tank sub-units. Each tank sub-unit of the plurality of tank sub-units is in fluid communication with a single outlet port for selectively extracting a stored fluid from the tank. Each of the plurality of tank sub-units is in fluid communication with a single fluid fill port. | 10-02-2014 |
20150008229 | Rain Water Divert and Collection Device - A device used to collect rain water from a down spout and allows excess water to exit the down spout as originally intended. The down spout is cut at the top of the device allowing the down spout transfers water to the tank of the device through the planter and water deflector device. The water enters the tank and fills the tank until the water reaches the spill way. The lower portion of the down spout is attached to the spill way so when the water enters the spill way, it travels down the down spout as originally intended. The tank and base having a taper construction with a channel allows the down spout to attach to the spillway and rout in various arrangements. The tank is mounted on a base to elevate the tank for access to the water. The water is extracted from the tank by opening a spigot and filling a container such as a watering can. A soaker hose can also be attached to the bottom of the tank to water nearby plants. A clean out is located at the bottom of the tank to cleanout debris accumulated from the downspout. An optional inserted water diverter can be installed to transfer the water directly to the spillway and down the down spout. | 01-08-2015 |
20150014324 | TANK FOR HEAT EXCHANGER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A tank includes a tank wall that has an opening, which is configured into a generally rectangular form that extends in a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction while a cross section of the tank wall, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the opening, is curved, and a tank foot is formed to extend all around the opening of the tank wall. A gate position is placed in a longitudinal center portion of one side surface of the tank foot, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the tank wall. | 01-15-2015 |
20160046437 | Method Of Construction Of Prestressed Concrete Panel Wall Liquid Storage Tank And Tank So Constructed - Disclosed is a method for the construction of a prestressed concrete tank for the storage of liquids. The method includes erecting precast concrete panels on a foundation in a generally cylindrical shape while allowing an opening to allow the passage of people and equipment there through during the construction of the tank. Anchors are provided along both vertical edges of the opening. Strands are inserted into the anchors along both vertical edges of the opening and wire wrapped under tension over the outer surface of the inner tank wall. In one embodiment, a structural frame is secured within the opening and the strands are anchored to the vertical members of the structural frame. Once the opening in the tank wall is no longer needed, the opening is sealed with concrete panels. The sealed opening is then wire wrapped under tension using strands anchored to the anchors provided along both vertical edges of the opening. | 02-18-2016 |
20160114973 | CLIMATIC PROTECTION OF FRACKING HYDRO TANKS - The present invention provides cold climatic protection to the hydro tanks and associated fluid conduits present on a frac pad. A modular endoskeleton is provided and covered by a plurality of rip resistant tarps. A heat entrapment canopy results which maintains an inner temperature above freezing even in extreme cold outside temperatures. | 04-28-2016 |
20160138758 | ABOVE-GROUND LOW-TEMPERATURE TANK - An above-ground low-temperature tank includes a metal inner tank which stores low-temperature liquefied gas, and an outer tank which includes a concrete outer wall surrounding the inner tank. A hole portion which has a preset depth from a bottom surface of the inner tank is formed on a bottom portion of the inner tank, and a metal pit main body having a cylindrical bottomed accommodating portion is provided in a state where the accommodating portion is accommodated in the hole portion. A reinforcing body which supports at least an outer circumferential edge portion of a bottom surface of the pit main body is provided on the bottom surface side of the pit main body in the hole portion. A cold insulation material is provided below the reinforcing body. | 05-19-2016 |
20160185524 | Methods and Apparatus for Lining Process Tanks - Disclosed herein are exemplary embodiments of linings, liners, and methods of providing a liner or lining for a tank. An exemplary embodiment includes a method of providing a liner or lining for a tank. In this exemplary embodiment, the method includes extrusion welding a pair of sheets together by infusing a molten thermoplastic material along an interface and within a gap between the pair of sheets. The method also includes extrusion welding the pair of sheets to a bottom sheet by infusing the molten thermoplastic material along and between the pair of sheets and the bottom sheet. | 06-30-2016 |
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