US 10,882,664 B2
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COVERING A PORTION OF A PROPANE CYLINDERGeneral
US 10,882,664 B2
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COVERING A PORTION OF A PROPANE CYLINDER
Tech Center:
3700 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Medical Devices/Processes
Examiner:
Lawrence Averick
Art Unit:
3726 Manufacturing Devices and Processes, Machine Tools and Hand Tools
Inventors:
Timothy S. Nash
Assignee:
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Priority:
01/21/16
Filed:
01/21/16
Granted:
01/05/21
Expiration:
05/07/35
Abstract
A flexible, hardened material created for the added stability, rust prevention and safety for all users of propane cylinders, tanks, canisters or the like. The composition of device can vary in flexibility, hardness, color, composition, shape or size. The molding/forming of the device can include but is not limited to injection molding, rotational molding, blow molding, compression molding, transfer molding, silicone molding and vacuum thermoforming. The device can be formed from a composition which may include, but is not limited to, rubber, thermoplastics, polymers, and synthetics of various durometer. The device can be non-electrostatic and can protect against ambient ground electrostatic charges.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
B65B65D25/24B65D