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Railroad tank car

CA 1109337 A · Owner: Union Tank Car Company · Inventors: Parsons, James D.; Wike, Paul S.

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Disclosed is a container for a plurality of non-compatible liquids, the container comprising a generally cylindrical tank having a generally horizontal longitudinal axis. A flexible diaphragm is in the tank, the periphery of the diaphragm contacting the wall of the tank in a generally vertical plane which generally bisects the tank. The diaphragm alternately lies against opposite portions of the tank so as to define different chambers for such non-compatible liquids. Means are provided for sealing the diaphragm against the wall and means are provided, for filling the chambers with liquid. The means for filing the chambers comprise a pair of liquid inlet conduits extending upwardly from the …

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  • Granted September 22, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended September 22, 1998.
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FiledJuly 27, 1979
GrantedSeptember 22, 1981
Term endedSeptember 22, 1998
Patent numberCA 1109337 A
Classification (IPC)B61D5/00 +1 more

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1980198219841986198819901992199419961998Application filedJuly 27, 1979Patent grantedSep 22, 1981Term endedSep 22, 1998

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