Patents by Inventor Peter A. Bartis

Peter A. Bartis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4919289
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an above-ground double wall portable container for storing liquid products. The container has a primary tank for holding liquid, a secondary tank substantially surrounding the primary tank for containing the stored liquid in the event of a failure in the primary tank, a removable cover for closing the secondary tank and a sealable inlet box through which liquid is introduced into and withdrawn from the primary tank. The container also has a novel system for securing the cover to the tank(s). The system includes a flange member associated with at least one of the tanks, at least one aperture in the flange member which forms a mating set of apertures with at least one aperture in the cover, a fastener for each mating set of apertures, and a clip member for engaging each fastner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Inventor: Peter A. Bartis
  • Patent number: 4815621
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an above-ground double wall portable container for storing liquid products. The container has a primary tank for holding liquid, a secondary tank substantially surrounding the primary tank for containing the stored liquid in the event of a failure in the primary tank, a removable cover for closing the secondary tank and a sealable inlet box through which liquid is introduced into and withdrawn from the primary tank. The inlet box houses a screen for removing debris from liquid being introduced into the tank, a suction port for withdrawing liquid from the tank and integral vents for permitting vapors to escape to the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Inventor: Peter A. Bartis