Fitting for a water tank
US12246913B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/22
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fitting, and method for mounting the fitting, to a water tank including a wall defining an inlet opening. The fitting comprising a solar shield for mounting to an edge of the wall, the edge defining the inlet opening. The solar shield including a base defining a lower region; at least a first arm extending upwardly from the base, the first arm having a portion that overlies an external surface of the tank when the fitting is fitted to the tank; at least a second arm extending upwardly from the base; and, a solar shield adapted to allow fluid to pass located, wherein the solar shield is adapted to snap fit into the inlet opening when the fitting is fitted to the tank without the use of additional fasteners, joiners and/or adhesives.
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