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US 2016/0096719 A1Published application
Overturned Tanker Fuel Recovery System
OwnerRandy Cortner, Blake Cortnerinventors
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Abstract
Systems and methods for removing liquid, such as oil, gas, or fuel, from an overturned tanker truck are disclosed herein. One or more ports are provided along the side of a tanker truck compartment, which may be accessed in the event of a rollover of the tanker truck. The port is sealed during normal use of the truck but may be opened from the outside in order to remove fuel. Additionally, an opening tool is disclosed in the event the port is below the internal liquid surface level, in order to prevent spills.
Claims11
A system for the removal of a liquid from a rolled-over tanker truck, the system comprising:
- a. a liquid tank having a compartment for carrying liquid and a coupler on a lateral side of the compartment, the coupler comprising an aperture and a fitting for receiving a hose;
- b. a removable seal plug inserted into the aperture;
- c. a hose adapted to be inserted into the compartment through the aperture and having an external coupling for engaging the fitting, such that when engaged, a first end of the hose is inside the tank compartment;
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- d. an external compartment in fluid connection with a second end of the hose, the external compartment capable of receiving the liquid in the liquid tank.
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