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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7237689 | Molded plastic waste container with integral side channels for receiving lifting prongs and method A plastic waste container is rotationally molded with a hollow material carrying or holding compartment having a bottom, rear, front and opposed side walls. A plastic pocket defining a prong receiving channel, located on each side wall, is integrally formed with the... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7231740 | Modular stage prop A modular stage prop system having a first stage prop and a second stage prop. The first stage prop has a first stepping surface and a plurality of first side surfaces extending from the first stepping surface. The first stepping surface and the plurality of first s... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232158 | Fitting for formation of a fluid-conducting connection A fitting 5 forms of a fluid-conducting connection in an opening in a plastic wall 3 of a container 1, a tank in particular, for receiving a fluid, a hydraulic fluid in particular. The fitting has a connecting element 17 embedded on the e... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228611 | Method of transferring large uncured composite laminates A method of transferring an uncured composite laminate skin from a lay-up surface of a male mandrel tool to a female cure tool includes defining multiple vacuum zones on the lay-up surface, each zone corresponding to one of a multiple of portions into which the skin... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222745 | Plastic boxes and methods for making same A box includes a base having a substantially rectangular perimeter. A pair of side walls and a pair of end walls extend upward from the perimeter of the base to form a box bottom having rounded corners and vertices. The box bottom includes a mouth at the top thereof... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216832 | Method of assembling a single piece co-cured structure A method for manufacturing a composite structure is disclosed herein. The process uses a frame and selectively pressurizable forms. The forms define the interior members of the composite structure and frames define the exterior surface of the composite structure. Co... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7111752 | Container and method of making same A container that is used as a mobile workspace for both civilian and military applications. At least one flat-shaped structural element of the container, e.g., the interior or the exterior wall, the floor or the ceiling, includes surface layers with sandwiched insul... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7093337 | Integrated tankage for propulsion vehicles and the like The present invention provides methods for integrating structural members inside the body of a propulsion vehicle with tankage used to store fluid propellant and the like. Propulsion vehicles may be made lighter, more compact, cheaper, and easier to manufacture by u... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7010817 | Pool cover box apparatus and methods Box apparatus is provided for containing a pool cover assembly to cover a swimming pool, comprising an elongated plastic box. The box apparatus comprises a plurality of sections of substantially identical unitary molded plastic members, a plurality of coupling eleme... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6982105 | Fuel tank having molded reinforcements and method of making same A container assembly includes a container body formed of a thermoplastic material having an inner surface, an outer surface, and at least one corner having a reinforcement molded to the outer surface of the corner. The reinforcement has a peripheral edge, which is p... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6945591 | Storage box for a pickup truck formed from metallic and composite materials A storage box for a pickup truck or similar vehicle is formed from a combination of metallic and composite materials. The storage box includes an internal storage box frame that is formed from a plurality of metallic tubular components that are secured together, suc... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6785355 | Method and system for manufacturing storage container for storing nuclear fuel A method for storing nuclear fuel in a container (10) including a concrete body and a fuel receiver embedded in the concrete body, comprises the steps of: providing formwork (62) for the concrete body and supporting the fuel receiver within the formwor... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6771731 | Device for storage of hazardous material A device (10) for storage of hazardous material, especially heat-producing hazardous material, such as radioactive spent nuclear reactor fuel, comprises a substantially cylindrical reinforced concrete body (12) and has an axially elongate storage space... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6763324 | Integrated engineering analysis process with solution feedback An integrated engineering analysis system that determines at least one final output value in response to at least one initial input value. A first subprocesses provides at least one output value in response to the initial input value. A plurality of subprocesses pro... | 07/13/2004 |
| 6688057 | Structure of liner and primary containment vessel using its structure The present invention aims to reduce the manufacturing work load of a structure of a liner of a concrete wall. A plurality of liner anchors 10 is constructed longitudinally to one surface of a liner 11, and a plurality of flat bars 14 is constructed trans... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6510961 | Integrally-reinforced braided tubular structure and method of producing the same A method of producing a generally tubular, reinforced, structure including an inner layer of braided material having a predefined indentation configuration, the method including the steps of providing a mandrel having a shape and configuration of indentat... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6202886 | Concentrate container Container for holding concentrate. The container is made from a plastic material and has a front wall, two sidewalls and a rearwall. The frontwall is smooth within the container and assists in separating the concentrate from the container when the concent... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6193099 | Rotationally molded part having integrally formed reinforcement A method of rotationally molding a part to include a platform therein is provided. The method includes providing a mold and mounting the platform adjacent to, and preferably connected to the wall of the mold. Resin is deposited in the mold and the mold is... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6001437 | Method of making high-temperature glass fiber and thermal protective structures A glass fiber capable of withstanding temperatures in excess of 1900° F. is produced by treating a glass, preferably E-glass, fiber. The glass fiber is first leached with selected acids, and then the leached fiber is treated with organo-metallic material... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5979684 | Cargo container A cargo container wherein at least two walls adjacent to each other are constituted using an integrally formed FRP panel, and a cargo container having a sandwich panel including a core and FRP skins as a main rigidity-maintaining member and wherein at lea... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5702026 | Container with secondary containment venting by form of construction A storage container (2) having secondary containment venting by form of construction includes an primary container (4) defining a primary containment region (24), a secondary container (6) and an interstice (8) therebetween. A portion of the top (16) of t... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5605389 | Cabinet, bookcase, locker and cubby structures A storage unit, in the category of a cabinet, bookcase, locker and cubby, as provided which includes a frame defining top, bottom, and side walls to the storage unit. At least one shelf member and at least one shelf supporting member are received in the f... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5586675 | Reinforced material handling container A material handling container (10) of the type for packaging, shipping and inventorying goods and of the type for stacking one upon the other when not in use, made of molded thermoplastic and having a plurality of plastic reinforcement members (86) arrang... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5505329 | Multi-walled panels Multi-walled panel-like structure having an upper and lower wall integrally bonded to support ribs located therein between with closed cell foam being placed in the interstitial spaces between the walls and ribs. Improved strength is provided by this appa... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5462191 | Double-walled underground storage tank A double-walled fiberglass reinforced resin underground storage tank including a generally cylindrical inner wall having a plurality of circumferential support ribs bonded thereto, at least one spacer filament mounted on the outer surface of the inner wal... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5441341 | Mortar mixer with plastic drum having reinforced end walls A mortar mixer having a generally cylindrical, horizontally disposed, pivotally supported mixer drum constructed of plastic material and more specifically to improvements in the form of metal end plates attached to and rigidifying the plastic end walls of... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5431295 | Storage module for nuclear waste with improved liner A module for the storage of nuclear waste packages from a nuclear power plant is disclosed comprising a concrete precast container with sidewalls and a bottom, a concrete precast lid removably disposed on upper edges of the sidewalls to close the containe... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5368670 | Method of making multi-walled pipes and storage tanks for toxic and corrosive fluids Improved multi-wall containers and pipes for transporting fluids which have to be protected against leakage and mechanical forces, have an inner and outer wall separated by a continuous foam layer integrated into the containers. Improved strength and resi... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5330071 | Plastic refuse container A large plastic refuse container including a floor, a front wall, a rear wall, a first end wall, a second end wall and a floor. The plastic refuse container including two attached and opposing side fork pockets to enable the lifting of the container with ... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5328123 | Single reel cartridge with decreased base sink A single reel data tape cartridge includes a base and a cover. The base includes a rear wall, two opposing side walls, a front wall, and a lower wall connecting the rear, front, and side walls. The lower wall has an outer surface and an inner surface. A s... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5308423 | Method of making multi-walled pipes and storage tanks for toxic and corrosive fluids Improved multi-wall containers and pipes for transporting fluids which have to be protected against leakage and mechanical forces, have an inner and outer wall separated by a continuous foam layer integrated into the containers. Improved strength and resi... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5232119 | Multi-walled pipes and storage tanks for toxic and corrosive fluids Improved multi-wall containers and pipes for transporting fluids which have to be protected against leakage and mechanical forces, have an inner and outer wall separated by a continuous foam layer integrated into the containers. Improved strength and resi... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5232120 | Container for bulk liquids and solids A bulk shipping and storage container for liquids or dry powders comprising a rigid, round, plastic vessel, molded in one piece, and a lid for the vessel. Preferably, these parts are molded of poly(dicyclopentadiene), using the reaction injection molding ... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5143244 | Multi-walled pipes and storage tanks for toxic and corrosive fluids Improved multi-wall containers and pipes for transporting fluids which have to be protected against leakawge and mechanical forces, have an inner and outer wall separated by a continuous foam layer integrated into the containers. Improved strength and res... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5020687 | Fabric reinforcement for plastic fuel tanks An improved plastic fuel tank for motor vehicle applications is disclosed. The blow molded plastic fuel tank has at least one reinforcement insert encapsulated at a preselected area on the exterior surface of the fuel tank. The reinforcement insert provid... | 06/04/1991 |
| 4948007 | Underground storage tank of corrosion-resistant materials with internal steel rib A steel rib, designed for affixation to the interior of an underground storage tank, provides improved compression characteristics, with a reduction in cost of preparation and materials. The rib is provided with diametrically opposed vents, which may be f... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4927044 | Heat insulating case and process for preparing the same Cases for automobile air conditioners or car-loaded refrigerators are molded in an integrated structure of a body part and fixing parts by reaction injection molding from a mixture of a liquid A comprising 20-60% by weight of an aliphatic amine-based poly... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4923081 | Storage tanks with fabricated support ribs Improved reinforced plastic tanks and novel mandrel processes for producing them are disclosed. One aspect of the invention is concerned with an external support rib and a method for producing it. According to the invention, the rib is fabricated on a hol... | 05/08/1990 |
| 4848583 | Tray having web secured in frame The tray of the instant invention includes a frame, having a rigid core with a plastomer coating thereover. An air-permeable web is disposed over the frame in a taut condition such that the web smoothly meets the frame and that the top side of the frame a... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4778075 | Rib form for tank ribs The rib form comprises a cardboard blank folded into a trapezoidal shape and having overlapping opposite longitudinal edge portions of the blank glued together and forming the shorter of the two parallel sides of the trapezoidal shape. Peripheral slots ev... | 10/18/1988 |
