Patents Examined by Anthony V. Ciarante
  • Method of detecting leaks in a large storage tank
    Patent number: 4413503
    Abstract: A method of testing bottoms of large storage tanks. It involves sealing the outer edges of the bottom plate against gas leakage, followed by feeding a halogen gas to the under side of the bottom plate. Then the top of the bottom plate inside the tank is scanned manually, using a hand-held halogen detector in order to detect any leaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1983
    Assignee: Texaco Puerto Rico Inc.
    Inventor: Edgar S. Olivieri