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Floating roof for storage tanks

US10800602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2019
Grant dateOct 13, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2039

Classification

  • 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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