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Surge damping baffle for liquid storage tank
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-05
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1984-06-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard T Headrick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D90/00; B65D90/52; B64; B64D; B64D37/00; B64D37/02; B64D37/06; B64D37/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
APPARATUS FOR STORING LIQUIDS COMPRISING TANK ADAPTED TO CONTAIN LIQUID THEREIN AND A PLURALITY OF FLEXIBLE ELONGATED POCKETS HAVING OPPOSITE OPEN ENDS SECURED TO THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE TANK, THE POCKETS BEING ARRANGED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF A LINE ALONG WHICH MOVES SURGES IN THE LIQUID CONTAINED IN THE TANK, THE POCKETS HAVING THEIR ELONGATE EXTENTS ALIGNED WITH THE LINE OF SURGE ACTION, EACH POCKET HAVING AN ENLARGED OPEN END AND A RESTRICTION SPACED FROM THE ENLARGED OPEN END ALONG THE POCKET, THE ENLARGED OPEN ENDS OF THE POCKETS BEING ADAPTED TO CATCH AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE LIQUID FLOWING IN THE SURGE TO TRANSFER ENERGY FROM THE LIQUID TO THE TANK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
APPARATUS FOR STORING LIQUIDS COMPRISING TANK ADAPTED TO CONTAIN LIQUID THEREIN AND A PLURALITY OF FLEXIBLE ELONGATED POCKETS HAVING OPPOSITE OPEN ENDS SECURED TO THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE TANK, THE POCKETS BEING ARRANGED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF A LINE ALONG WHICH MOVES SURGES IN THE LIQUID CONTAINED IN THE TANK, THE POCKETS HAVING THEIR ELONGATE EXTENTS ALIGNED WITH THE LINE OF SURGE ACTION, EACH POCKET HAVING AN ENLARGED OPEN END AND A RESTRICTION SPACED FROM THE ENLARGED OPEN END ALONG THE POCKET, THE ENLARGED OPEN ENDS OF THE POCKETS BEING ADAPTED TO CATCH AT LEAST A PORTION OF THE LIQUID FLOWING IN THE SURGE TO TRANSFER ENERGY FROM THE LIQUID TO THE TANK.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |