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Underground tank sump and piping system

CA 1238793 A · Owner: Owens Corning · Inventors: Messmer, Michael J.; Pugnale, Peter J.

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Sumps are mounted on manway fittings of underground tanks, and all piping runs are routed through a sump. Underground portions of pipes between a sump and a point above ground are provided with a double wall. Filling spills and leakage from pipes into the environment are thereby generally prevented.

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  • Granted July 5, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 5, 2005.
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FiledOctober 28, 1985
GrantedJuly 5, 1988
Term endedJuly 5, 2005
Patent numberCA 1238793 A
Classification (IPC)B65D25/24 +2 more

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedOct 28, 1985Patent grantedJuly 5, 1988Term endedJuly 5, 2005

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