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Fracture sand silo system and methods of deployment and retraction of same

US8926252B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2012
Grant dateJan 6, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G65/42
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to novel transportable silo systems for storage of materials. The invention relates to self-erecting silo storage systems for use in the oil and natural gas mining and drilling industries. The silo storage systems of embodiments of the instant invention are uniquely designed to improve storage capabilities and mobility while at the same time reducing space requirements at well sites.

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