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Proppant storage vessel and assembly thereof

US9296518B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 24, 2013
Grant dateMar 29, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2033

Classification

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

Abstract

A proppant storage vessel has a container having a first end wall, a second end wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a top wall and a bottom wall. The first and second end walls extend between opposite ends of the first and second side walls. The walls define an interior volume of the container. The walls have a rigidity suitable for retaining no less than 30,000 pounds of proppant therein. A top hatch is formed centrally on the top wall and is movable between an open position and a closed position. A bottom hatch is formed generally centrally on the bottom wall of the container and is movable between an open position and a closed position.

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