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Anti-spill device

US4162020A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 3, 1977
Grant dateJul 24, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 3, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S220/05
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This relates to an anti-spill device to be utilized in conjunction with a hatch located on the top or roof section of a liquid storage vessel, particularly a petroleum liquid storage vessel. This device is in the form of a pan which is positioned between the hatch and the vessel roof with the pan being configurated for adequately holding on a temporary basis spilled liquid, and the pan having drain means for draining the spill to a suitable storage point.

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