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Vacuum apparatus for installing a water proof liner

US5059084A · kind A · utility

19Cited by
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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 25, 1989
Grant dateOct 22, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2590/046
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liner installation device includes a liner (16) for being disposed in a container (10). A manifold (24) is operable to be disposed at the peripheral opening of the container (10) and be connected to a vacuum source (22) through a hose (26). After the liner (16) is disposed in the container (10), the peripheral edges thereof are held against the peripheral edges of the container (10). A vacuum is pulled on the space between the interior surfaces of the container (10) and the exterior surfaces of the liner (16).

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