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Method for internally supporting a septic tank and an internal support article for a septic tank

US9260854B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2013
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D88/76
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A septic tank is provided and includes a tank top, a tank bottom and a tank side wall which define a tank interior. The septic tank further includes a top channel structure that defines a top channel on an interior surface of the tank top, wherein the top channel structure includes a top channel latch that defines a top brace pocket and a bottom channel structure that defines a bottom channel on an interior surface of the tank bottom, wherein the bottom channel structure includes a bottom channel latch that defines a bottom brace pocket. The septic tank includes a supporting brace having a first brace end and a second brace end, wherein the first brace end is configured to be located within the top brace pocket and the second brace end is configured to be located within the bottom brace pocket.

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