Methods for protecting a ground surface from exposure to material that may be spilled from or leak from one or more containers
US9764875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2519/00985
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods for protecting a ground surface from exposure to material that may be spilled from or leak from one or more containers, which includes setting up a portable spill containment system that includes at least one grate for supporting the one or more containers. The grate includes a plurality of drain holes. The portable spill containment system includes a flexible bag configured to contain spills or leakage from the one or more containers that pass through the drain holes of the grate. In one embodiment, the portable spill containment system includes a plurality of pedestals that support the at least one grate. In another embodiment, the portable spill containment system includes an interconnected grid structure formed of separate and distinct spaced apart beams.
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