Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Fracture tank
- Patent Title (中): 断裂槽
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Application No.: US12316245Application Date: 2008-12-11
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Publication No.: US08434638B2Publication Date: 2013-05-07
- Inventor: Michael P. McKenzie
- Applicant: Michael P. McKenzie
- Applicant Address: US OH Youngstown
- Assignee: Alpha Tanks, LLC
- Current Assignee: Alpha Tanks, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US OH Youngstown
- Agency: Renner Kenner Greive Bobak Taylor & Weber
- Main IPC: B65D8/04
- IPC: B65D8/04

Abstract:
A fracture tank for use in oil fields and the like that is readily adaptable for manipulation in hilly and muddy terrain by being pushed by a bulldozer or similar piece of equipment. The undercarriage of the fracture tank is encased tapered skid plates to enhance the support area, while accommodating the movement of muddy or loose soil therethrough, while the fracture tank is slid over the terrain. The formation of skid plates preclude the compacting of mud and dirt within the undercarriage as in the prior art. The fracture tank is further provided with a strengthened rear bumper assembly and wheel spring hangers to allow for forceful movement when the rear wheels of the tank are frozen or compacted with dirt and mud to a point that they are substantially immovable. The fracture tank is further provided with a purging system consisting of an inlet spray tubing and an outlet drainage. Additionally, tubing is provided for conveying heated gas within the interior of the tank and venting the same out of the top. The fracture tank further includes bumpers for the allowing ganging of tanks, and mesh-like pads atop the tanks for safe maneuvering of workers thereon.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100147860A1 Fracture tank Public/Granted day:2010-06-17
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