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Tank tightness test apparatus probe

CA 1292372 C · Owner: Jacob, Allan S. · Inventors: Jacob, Allan S.

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A thermal probe for use in a tightness testing apparatus for an underground storage tank provided with a fill pipe extending from ground level down to the tank and, including a mechanical compression ring-shaped seal which, sealingly engages the outer periphery of the access or fill pipe of an underground storage tank and expands to form a leak tight connection therewith.

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  • Granted November 26, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 26, 2008.
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FiledApril 27, 1987
GrantedNovember 26, 1991
Term endedNovember 26, 2008
Patent numberCA 1292372 C
Classification (IPC)G01M3/32 +2 more

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1988199119941997200020032006Application filedApril 27, 1987Patent grantedNov 26, 1991Term endedNov 26, 2008

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