Abstract

A tank (e.g., an underground storage tank), and manufacturing methods therefore, may include a tank body having an exterior surface. A component is mounted on at least a non-planar portion of the exterior surface of the tank body using an adhesive (e.g., an MMA adhesive). For example, the component may be positioned on the non-planar portion of the exterior surface of the tank body after application of adhesive and pressure may be applied to maintain the position of the component on the non-planar portion of the exterior surface of the tank body as the adhesive is cured. The pressure may be removed upon curing of the adhesive and formation of a structural bond may occur at the adhesive interface between the mounting surface of the component and the non-planar portion of the exterior surface of the tank body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 70/30 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core
• B65D 90/02 - Wall construction

Goods & Services

Manufacturing services for others in the fields of liquid storage systems, namely, liquid storage tanks and replacement parts and accessories therefor and industrial storage tank lining systems; Custom manufacture of liquid storage systems in the nature of liquid storage tanks and their replacement parts and industrial storage tank lining systems Concrete anchors, namely, concrete beams and slabs for use in connection with non-metal storage tank systems Non-metal fluid storage tanks, and storage containers, all made of fibre reinforced plastic for industrial purposes; Non-metal underground storage tank systems, namely, non-metal storage tanks with anchor straps, pipes, accessories namely, sumps, risers, lids, and fittings specifically designed therefor; Plastic storage tanks reinforced with fiberglass; plastic storage containers for commercial or industrial use; fiberglass underground storage tanks for use with all types of liquids; Fiberglass underground liquid storage tanks for use with all types of petroleum fuels; Above ground fiberglass liquid storage tanks for the upstream petroleum, industrial, chemical and commercial markets; Tank lining systems for industrial storage tanks comprised of a fabric and resin liner for liquid storage tanks; Fiberglass underground liquid storage tanks for use with all types of water applications Design of liquid storage systems, namely, liquid storage tanks and replacement parts and accessories therefor and industrial storage tank lining systems