Collapsible storage and transportation system
US8083169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D90/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexible fluid storage system for holding large volumes of fluid and a process and apparatus for the handling and transportation of the flexible storage system is provided. The flexible storage system includes a main storage bag with an attachment apron with fingers, a ground sheet, a lay flat tube for fluid circulation, a pressure release port, and fill/drain ports. The flexible storage system is configured for attachment to a trailer and reel system such that the flexible storage system can be mechanically rolled onto or off of a reel on a semi-truck trailer bed for easy transportation, deployment, and storage of the flexible storage system.
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