Patent · US Expired

Self-supporting, confined space entry mobile unit

US6345853B1 · kind B1 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 2000
Grant dateFeb 12, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 25, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60P3/14
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-supporting, confined space entry mobile unit for supplying the necessary equipment for permit-required confined space entries. The self-supporting, confined space entry mobile unit includes a trailer assembly having a frame, a flat bed having a front, back, and sides and being securely mounted upon the frame, wheeled axles upon which the frame is securely mounted, a tongue securely attached to and extending forward of the frame, and a hitch connecting member securely attached to the tongue for hitching to a prime mover; and also including an air evacuation assembly including an air evacuation unit securely mounted upon the flat bed; and further including an air supply assembly contained upon the flat bed for providing breathable air to users; and also including a storage assembly securely mounted upon the flat bed; and further including emergency use equipment including a fire extinguisher and a carbon monoxide detector being stored in the storage assembly; and also including a light-emitting assembly disposed upon the flat bed.

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