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Method and system for keeping water from entering dispenser containment sumps

US6256944A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1999
Grant dateJul 10, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02D31/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and system for preventing water entering a dispenser from collecting in the containment pan. This method utilizes a shield or barrier placed inside the dispenser above the containment pan. The material used to form the barrier is insoluble in water but soluble in the hydrocarbons typically found in a dispensing system.

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