US3817435A
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Tank holder and transporter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-23
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1992-03-23
Abstract
Abstract This holder and transporter is for one or more tanks of the type containing oxygen and acetylene gases. Basically, it comprises a base, a handle and means connecting them, the latter serving to receive and secure at least one tank to the assembly. More specifically, the base is of channel shape to provide rigidity, the tank receiving means being a split band to encircle the tank and provide separated ends which are perforated to receive a fastener used in clamping the band to the tank, one of the ends having a handle formed thereon. The handle is offset relative to the band to provide a selected balance between the handle and the tank. If desired, the base may be shaped to give increased strength to light-weight material and provide spaced supporting surface engaging portions which make the holder stable on uneven surfaces. The holder may be adapted for use on a plurality of tanks.
Inventors
- 👤 Luca A De
- 👤 E Creach
- 👤 M Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:38
CPC Classifications
F; F17; F17C; F17C13/00; F17C13/08; F17C13/084; F17C2201/00; F17C2201/01; F17C2201/0104; F17C2201/0109; F17C2201/0119; F17C2201/03; F17C2201/035; F17C2205/00; F17C2205/01; F17C2205/0153; F17C2205/0157; F17C2205/0165; F17C2205/03; F17C2205/0302; F17C2205/0338; F17C2250/00; F17C2250/04; F17C2250/0404; F17C2250/043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A tank holder and transporter comprising: a. a base member; b. tank-receiving means mounted on said base member, said base member being provided with vertical opposite side edges so as to contact said tank-receiving means in no more than three planes tangent to said receiving means, said tank-receiving means including one continuous band for encircling the tank, said band being split so as to provide spaced ends, said spaced ends projecting at right angles from said band so as to form flanges on each end of said band, and securing means for drawing said flanges in contacting relatioNship to clamp the holder to the tank; c. handle means; and d. means for securing the handle and tank-receiving means to a tank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A tank holder and transporter comprising: a. a base member; b. tank-receiving means mounted on said base member, said base member being provided with vertical opposite side edges so as to contact said tank-receiving means in no more than three planes tangent to said receiving means, said tank-receiving means including one continuous band for encircling the tank, said band being split so as to provide spaced ends, said spaced ends projecting at right angles from said band so as to form flanges on each end of said band, and securing means for drawing said flanges in contacting relatioNship to clamp the holder to the tank; c. handle means; and d. means for securing the handle and tank-receiving means to a tank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The tank holder and transporter of claim 1 in which the handle means is provided on one of the spaced ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The tank holder and transporter of claim 1 wherein said flanges are in contacting parallel relationship when said securing means draws said spaced ends together to clamp the holder to the tank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The tank holder and transporter of claim 1 wherein one of said flanges has a projecting portion which extends beyond the opposite flange member, said projecting portion having a bail-like element secured thereto to form a handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The tank holder and transporter of claim 4 wherein said projecting portion is of predetermined length so that the handle will be partially disposed on the opposite side of said band from the heavy end of the tank contained within said holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tank holder and transporter of claim 5 wherein said projecting portion has a predetermined length which is substantially equal to the width of said band.
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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) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |