Secondary containment apparatus with support and clamp

US5417344A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• William E. Wells · West Alexandria, US
• Michael H. Huffman · Tipp City, US
• David R. Mattix · New Bloomington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 13, 1993
• Grant date: May 23, 1995
• Expiry date: Dec 13, 2013

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D85/84
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A secondary containment apparatus for storing a primary container is provided wherein the secondary containment apparatus is tilted into the vertical position to load the primary container. The secondary containment apparatus has a base member defining a liquid impermeable chamber, a support mounted in the chamber and a container catch mechanism for securing the primary container to the support when the secondary containment apparatus is in the vertical position such that the primary container is properly mounted therein upon returning the secondary containment apparatus to the horizontal position. A lid member is preferably provided which engages with the base member to enclose the primary container.