Intermodal storage and transportation container
US10793349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G65/42
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container or pod is specially constructed for hauling proppant in support of oilfield hydraulic fracturing operations. Dimensions are provided that comport with common dimensions in use for transportation of intermodal containers, with the containers being sized so as not to require special permitting from a regulatory standpoint when two such containers are loaded on a single trailer. A method of filling the containers is also provided, which include inverting the container to fill from a bottom gate that also serves as the discharge opening when the filled container is rotated back into an upright position.
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