Methods and apparatus to provide a protective barrier to fuel tank coupling apparatus
US9114701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Barrier apparatus for use with fuel tanks are described. An example barrier apparatus includes a protective barrier having a support surface and a wall protruding from the support surface to define a cavity. The support couples the protective barrier to a surface of the fuel tank. A weld pad is disposed within the cavity adjacent the support surface.
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