Spill containment system
US5967174A · kind A · utility
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4Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/5762
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The patent discloses apparatus for removing and containing spills occurring upon filling of a delivery tank truck. The spill catching basin and more particularly the drains mounted to the tops of tanks are modified to deliver liquid spilled into the basin to a single outlet along the side of the truck. A receptacle, such as a buried tank is provided to receive the runoff from the truck. Provided for connection to the outlet is a fitting which may be releasably clamped to the outside of the outlet. The fitting is coupled to the buried tank by a flexible hose and a slip coupling between the hose and the fitting.
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