Combined visual indicator and above-ground storage tank

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a visual indicator for combined visual indicator and above-ground storage tank;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is a front view of combined visual indicator and above-ground storage tank; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom-up view thereof.

The broken line showing of combined visual indicator and above-ground storage tank is for the purpose of illustrating portions and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a combined visual indicator and above-ground storage tank, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1101587
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 27, 2024
Date of Patent: Nov 11, 2025
Inventors: Richard Vanek (Summerland Key, FL), Rodney Montrose (Pensacola, FL), Donald Connor (El Dorado, AR)
Primary Examiner: Christian P. Mclean
Assistant Examiner: Sara S Sahneh
Application Number: 29/975,184