Storage system and protective device for tanks
US7415988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7062
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tank jacket that has a top portion and a body portion made of a durable flexible material such as nylon is dimensioned to fit over the outside of a storage tank. The top portion includes a hole for receiving the regulator assembly. Specifically, the regulator assembly is removed from the tank, typically by unscrewing the assembly from the tank, and the jacket is fit over the tank so that the hole aligns with the tank's fill/dispense port. The regulator assembly is then reattached to the tank to retain the jacket on the tank. The tank jacket supports a hose support assembly for storing the supply hose and a plurality of pockets for retaining various accessories and tools.
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