Systems and methods for storage
AssigneeJ & M Industries Inc.
InventorsDonald J. Gaudet, Jr., Aaron Gummer
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Abstract
In accordance with one embodiment, a system for storing commodities is provided. The system may include a tarpaulin. The tarpaulin may further have an internal strapping. In accordance with one embodiment, a method for storing commodities is provided. The method may include providing a tarpaulin. In one embodiment, the method for storing commodities may include configuring the tarpaulin to provide internal strapping.
Claims10
A method of storing a bulk pile of particulate material on a storage area surface, the storage area surface having a storage perimeter defined at a ground surface within which the pile of bulk material is stored substantially on or proximate to the ground surface, the method comprising the steps of:
- positioning a tarpaulin over the storage area surface and over a retaining wall wherein the retaining wall is provided along the storage perimeter and a lower edge at the storage perimeter and an upper edge opposite the lower edge, and the tarpaulin having a perimeter edge, at least one tunnel integrally bonded to the tarpaulin, and a securing strap provided within the at least one tunnel;
- extending a first end of the securing strap beyond the perimeter edge;
- securing the tarpaulin over the storage area surface, including securing the first end of the securing strap;
- positioning a board over the upper edge of the retaining wall, a space between the board and the upper edge of the retaining wall defining an opening;
- feeding the perimeter edge of the tarpaulin through the opening;
- and
- securing the board to the upper edge of the retaining wall.
A method of storing a bulk pile of particulate material on a storage area surface, the storage area surface having a storage perimeter defined at a ground surface within which the pile of bulk material is stored substantially on or proximate to the ground surface, the method comprising the steps of:
- positioning a tarpaulin over the storage area surface and over a retaining wall wherein the retaining wall is provided along the storage perimeter and a lower edge at the storage perimeter and an upper edge opposite the lower edge, and the tarpaulin having a perimeter edge, at least one tunnel integrally bonded to the tarpaulin, and a securing strap provided within the at least one tunnel;
- extending a first end of the securing strap beyond the perimeter edge;
- securing the tarpaulin over the storage area surface, including securing the first end of the securing strap;
- positioning a board over the upper edge of the retaining wall, a space between the board and the upper edge of the retaining wall defining an opening;
- feeding the perimeter edge of the tarpaulin through the opening;
- and
- securing the board to the upper edge of the retaining wall;
- and
- extending the strap over the board.
A method of storing a bulk pile of particulate material on a storage area surface, the storage area surface having a storage perimeter defined at a ground surface within which the pile of bulk material is stored substantially on or proximate to the ground surface, and a retaining wall positioned along the storage perimeter, the retaining wall having a lower edge positioned at the storage area perimeter and an upper edge opposite the lower edge, the method comprising the steps of:
- positioning a plurality of tarpaulins over the storage area surface and over the retaining wall, including joining each positioned tarpaulin at an adjacent edge, and each tarpaulin including a perimeter edge, at least one tunnel integrally bonded to the tarpaulin, and a securing strap provided within the at least one tunnel;
- extending a first end of the securing strap over the upper edge of the retaining wall and beyond the perimeter edge;
- securing the plurality of tarpaulins over the storage area surface and over the retaining wall, including extending the first end of the securing strap over the upper edge of the retaining wall and securing the first end of the securing strap;
- positioning at least one board over the upper edge of the retaining wall, a space between the at least one board and the upper edge of the retaining wall defining an opening;
- feeding the perimeter edge of at least one of the plurality of tarpaulins through the opening, and
- securing the at least one board to the upper edge of the retaining wall.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.