System for storing waste fluids
AssigneeU-Fuel, Inc.
InventorR. Michael Webb
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Abstract
A system for storing waste fluids such as engine oil in bulk, which can be situated at a service station or other centralized waste storage facility. The system is charactrized by a relatively large tank having an access opening which is surrounded by a receptacle. A removable grate is provided within the receptacle over the access opening, so that articles such as oil filters may be placed in the receptacle for draining. The tank is supported relative to the ground or other flat surface by a pedestal. The system is an integral unit which may be deployed by a crane or other lifting mechanism to a desired location.
Claims11
A system for storing waste fluids in bulk, which may be situated at a service station or like establishment, comprising:
- a tank having an access opening defined therein;
- a stationary pedestal beneath said tank for supporting said tank on a flat, horizontal surface;
- an upstanding receptacle on top of said tank surrounding said access opening, said receptacle including at least one side wall defining an upper opening, and a lid member hingedly mounted to said side wall for covering said upper opening;
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- a removable grate provided within said receptacle over said access opening, said grate being adapted for supporting at least one inverted oil filter, whereby waste oil can be drained from the filter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.