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US 6,786,689 B2Granted
Low profile deadman and method for shipping the same with a tank
AssigneeXerxes Corporation
InventorAlbert F. Dorris
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Abstract
A low profile deadman is shaped such that it can be placed alongside a storage tank on a conventionally-sized flatbed trailer. In one preferred embodiment, the deadman includes at least one chamfered edge.
Claims16
A method for shipping an underground storage tank and a deadman, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a flatbed trailer having a width approximately equal to ninety six inches;
- placing the underground storage tank having a diameter approximately equal to ten feet on the flatbed trailer;
- placing a first deadman on the trailer in a position alongside the tank, the deadman having a non-rectangular cross-sectional shape;
- and
- transporting the tank and the deadman to a desired destination.
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A shipping assembly comprising:
- a flatbed trailer having a width of approximately ninety six inches;
- an underground storage tank on the flatbed trailer, the tank having a generally cylindrical body with a diameter of approximately ten feet;
- a first deadman on the trailer, the first deadman being positioned on a first side of the tank;
- and
- a second deadman on the trailer, the second deadman being positioned on a second side of the tank;
- wherein each of the deadmen has at least one chamfered edge, the chamfered edge being in a position facing the tank.
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