Floating roof for storage tanks
US10183803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K2103/16
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments relate generally to a floating roof for use in storage tanks. A floating roof may comprise a plurality of pontoons arranged to form the floating roof. The pontoons may each comprise a lower panel, a plurality of outer walls disposed at the edges of the lower panel, and a plurality of stiffeners disposed adjacent the lower panel. Attachment points attached to the floating roof, wherein the attachment points are configured to couple the floating roof to a storage tank.
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