Abstract: The present invention provides a hollow molded article container of a liquid polyester resin composition which is superior in moldability, heat resistance, gas barrier properties and gasoline barrier properties. The liquid polyester resin composition comprises a liquid crystal polyester as a component (A) and an epoxy group-containing ethylene copolymer of 50.0 through 99.9% by weight of an ethylene unit (a), 0.1 through 30.0% by weight of an unsaturated carboxylic acid glycidyl ester unit or unsaturated glycidyl ether unit (b) and 0 through 49.9% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated ester unit (c) as a component (B), wherein the component (A) is 56.0 through 99.0% by weight and the component (B) is 44.0 through 1.0% by weight. The invention also provides a hollow molded article container composed of a laminated structure comprising a layer of the liquid crystal polyester resin composition above and a layer of a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: Containers, which are impervious to hydrocarbon vapors, in particular to fuel vapors, and comprise an outer shell of plastic material, which is coated with a polyamide layer at least on the surface in contact with the fuel.Said containers are used in the sector of the fuel industry, in particular in the automotive industry, as tanks for automobiles and motor vehicles.

Abstract: Rotationally molded component parts for a skid steer loader are disclosed wherein the parts provide specialized operative functions heretofore unrealized. A fuel tank structure includes both a tank body and a separate filler tube formed from a rotational molding process. The filler tube is connected to the fuel tank body by a fastening mechanism and an O-ring to provide a liquid-tight connection. The coolant recovery bottle formed with the rotational molding process incorporates an inwardly directed vent tube formed as an integral part of the recovery bottle. The container for the operator's manual is formed with the rotational molding process to incorporate a live hinge connecting a lid closable against the body of the container to provide a substantially dirt-free environment. Double walled light housings mounting front and rear lights serve as bumpers protecting the frame of the skid steer loader from damage from impact.

Abstract: A molded plastic cart has an inner wall conforming to a drum to be carried. An outer wall is spaced from the inner wall to create a containment space therebetween. One end of the cart has a recess for collecting spills or overflow from the drum. Apertures in the recess allow fluid to flow into the containment space where it is held until emptied through a drain hole. The cart is tiltable and has wheels to facilitate transport of the drum.

Abstract: A composite protective shield installed with a vehicle for protecting, occupants of the vehicle, and/or a destructible or volatile apparatus affected by the elements, the composite shield comprising mounting means to mount the shield adjacent the occupant and/or destructible or volatile apparatus, the shield being formed from a resilient matrix providing the form thereof, such as sheet molding compound, the resilient matrix having predetermined heat distortion properties and abrasive resistance properties to provide maximum shielding for the particular use, the resilient matrix of the shield being provided with a heat management system adjacent the occupants of the vehicle and or the destructible or volatile apparatus, the heat management system to dissipate the heat on the side of the shield to which heat may be applied thus maintaining the occupant and or the destructible or volatile apparatus harmless and safe.

Abstract: A compressed natural gas fuel tank for vehicles employing internal combustion engines. A fuel tank of heavy gauge metal is interposed within the vehicle frame as an integral portion thereof. Overlay channel members are welded or otherwise affixed to the tank and then welded or otherwise affixed to the side rails or channel members of the vehicle frame. The tank, of heavy gauge metal and non-circular cross section, is also welded or otherwise appropriately affixed to the vehicle floor. The tank is capable of receiving natural gas at high pressure levels, while also serving structurally as a frame element, providing continuity of the side rail members of the frame, while also serving to further interconnect the vehicle floor with the side rails.

Abstract: A multi-layer plastic fuel tank comprising (A) a gas barrier layer having on at least one side thereof (B) an adhesive layer and further thereon (C) a high-density polyethylene layer, the gas barrier layer (A) comprising a resin having gas barrier properties, the adhesive layer (B) comprising a resin having adhesiveness to both of the gas barrier layer (A) and the high-density polyethylene layer (C), the high-density polyethylene layer (C) comprising high-density polyethylene having an intrinsic viscosity of from 2 to 6 dl/g, a density of from 0.940 to 0.970 g/cm.sup.2, and a zero shear viscosity of from 2.0.times.10.sup.7 to 1.0.times.10.sup.8 poise at 190.degree. C.

Abstract: A combined subframe and fuel tank for use in automobiles, includes a subframe having a seat disposed therein for tightly receiving an extension extending from a fuel tank, whereby the combined subframe and fuel tank form a composite product so as to occupy a small space in the automobile body.

Abstract: A multi-layer plastic fuel tank is constituted by at least one high-density polyethylene layer, at least one polyamide layer, and at least one modified high-density polyethylene layer made of high-density polyethylene modified with an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivatives, which is interposed between each high-density polyethylene layer and each polyamide layer for bonding them, the polyamide layer being made of a polyamide copolymer comprising 90-60 weight % of polyamide 6 and 10-40 weight % of polyamide 66.

Abstract: An integrated chassis and compressed gaseous fuel system of an automotive vehicle provide long-range fuel capacity for the automotive vehicle. The chassis is a support structure defining at least one cavity in which a respective tank of compressed gaseous fuel is accommodated. By so designing the chassis to specifically accommodate a discrete tank(s) of compressed gaseous fuel, a much larger volume of fuel can be stored in the vehicle than in the case where existing storage space, such as trunk space, in a conventional automobile is used to store the compressed gaseous fuel. Accordingly, the present invention greatly increases the range of automotive vehicles powered by compressed gaseous fuel.

Abstract: An applicator tank assembly is provided for a tractor being an endless tracked agricultural type having a cab and side fenders. The applicator tank assembly consists of a structure for holding chemicals therein. A mechanism is for securing the holding structure to a back portion of the tractor behind the cab and over the side fenders. It will not hinder the weight balance of the tractor and will not interfere with the vision of the operator when the tractor is pulling an agricultural implement.

Abstract: In a process for the production of hollow bodies from thermoplastic material by blow molding, an additional body is disposed inside the hollow body by being carried on a holding means which is joined to the inside surface of the wall of the hollow body. The additional body is disposed on the holding means at a spacing from the inside surface of the wall of the hollow body while that surface is subjected to a treatment with a treatment medium, so that the treatment medium has adequate access to the wall of the hollow body in the region of the additional body. After termination of the treatment the additional body is then moved on the holding means into a final position in which it is disposed at least closely adjacent to or in contact with the inside surface of the wall of the hollow body.

Abstract: A trailer or truck body has a floor sloped toward the rear to an opening and a tank located to receive liquid falling through the opening. A baffle is located between the opening and the main body of the tank and is designed to prevent liquid from splashing back into the body.

Abstract: A tank trailer assembly for transporting liquid bromine and hydrobromic acid which comprises an elongated substantially cylindrical container having three inner containers for transporting fluids. Two of the inner containers are internally lined with a poly(vinylidene fluoride) plastic material and the third container is internally lined with material that is chemically resistance to bromine.

Abstract: A mobile road or rail tanker. The tanker is formed of sheet aluminum which forms an outer shell. The shell encloses a chamber which is divided by a transverse wall. The wall adjacent the shell comprises an annealed heat treatable weldable aluminum alloy which is relatively soft and ductile so that weld material adjacent the wall is stronger than the remainder of the wall.

Abstract: A rear body structure of a vehicle is provided with a space, defined under a floor panel between a passenger room and a trunk room, in which a fuel tank is received. The structure includes support beams for supporting the fuel tank from an underside, in a fuel tank space. The space is formed by bending up and down a floor panel in a lengthwise direction of the car body, such as the rear floor panel of the passenger room and the trunk floor panel of the trunk room. The support beams include a pair of support beams, disposed in parallel and extending in a lengthwise direction of the car body, and a pair of connecting beams, extending in a transverse direction of the car body between and connected to the supporting beams, which are assembled as parallel crosses.

Abstract: A damage-resistant containment device includes a high strength fiber covering the surface of the container and an elastomeric matrix supporting the fiber and bonding the fiber to the surface of the container. The device and method provide a damage-resistant polyolefin container which may be used to transport hazardous fluids by vehicles, such as trucks, on publicly used thoroughfares.

Abstract: A high density, substantially oxide-free metal layer is deposited by spray deposition on a substrate in an atmosphere containing ambient air having an oxygen content above about 0.1% by weight. This is accomplished by directing a supersonic-velocity jet stream of hot gases carrying metal particles at the substrate through an inert gas shroud. The layer is useful as a corrosion barrier and for repairing metal substrates.

Abstract: A trailer for towing vehicles such as snowmobiles, motorcycles and the like and having self-contained motor fuel holding tanks and pumping apparatus for providing fuel to snow mobiles, motorcycles and the like that were towed on the trailer. The fuel holding tanks are fitted to the trailer and include a filler tube and one or more outlet pipes. A pump and pump motor is provided and is powered by the hauling vehicle or by a rechargeable battery. A hand-holdable nozzle unit is in fluid communication with the pump for delivery of motor fuel into the tank of the snowmobile, motorcycle, or similar vehicle.

Abstract: An environmentally safe transportable liquid holding tank has an inner tank and a rigid enclosure spaced outwardly therefrom to provide a compartment therebetween. At least one access assembly is provided on the top of the enclosure and the inner tank, and this assembly includes a removable closure on the tank and a displaceable cover over that closure which extends across an upwardly opening recess defined within the access assembly and extending about the closure in the tank. Pump out conduits extend to the upper portion of the enclosure, and wheels are provided on the base of the unit to enable its movement from place to place.

Abstract: The present invention includes a system for storing and transporting a liquid in which a series of tank cars each have a hollow tank body with an inlet and an outlet supported on a frame with a plurality of wheels on the frame. In one embodiment, these cars are connected together with a sealable male fitting and female fitting which interengage to allow fluid flow between the cars. Using this valve arrangement, a series of cars hooked together may be filled from a single fill point or station. A method of storing and transporting a liquid involving these storage cars is also disclosed.

Abstract: An enclosed fluid storage tank for a fold-down trailer or similar vehicle which is mounted on the vehicle frame and extends into the vehicle chassis. Preferably, the fluid storage tank is mounted over the vehicle axle member to minimize the effect of varying fluid level and weight on the towing characteristics of the vehicle. In certain preferred embodiments, the fluid storage tank is mounted entirely below the top surface of the vehicle chassis and below the vehicle floor. The fluid storage tank can be secured to the vehicle chassis along two longitudinally extending ledges between a floor covering and two removable secodary longtiudinal support members. A vertically offset portion in the bottom surface of the fluid storage tank provides clearance for the vehicle axle member and a clearance channel provides clearance for lifting mechanism cables which extend through the vehicle chassis.

Abstract: A safety rail assembly for a vehicle catwalk comprises a rail pivotally connected to the vehicle. The rail is movable by rams from a storage position lying across the catwalk to a raised operative position. The rams are connected to the vehicle pneumatic brake system so that the vehicle brakes are continuously in operation while the rail is raised.

Abstract: An intake system comprising a conduit with a valve means which permits only passage of air in one direction overcomes liquid solidification problems associated with transporting liquid sulfur so long as the length of the conduit is sufficient that the free end within the container is below the surface of the transported liquid.

Abstract: In a motor vehicle having a fuel tank fitted under the body, at least one movable member is provided for supporting the tank, which can be moved between a first position, in which it supports the tank, and a second position, in which it is disengaged from the tank, causing it to move downwardly. Also provided are a sensor for detecting an impact against the rear part of the motor vehicle and an actuator for moving the movable support member to its second position, causing lowering of the tank, when the sensor detect an impact which is greater than a predetermined magnitude. In this way, the risk of collapse of the tank structure, with a resulting escape of fuel, is avoided in the event of violent impacts.

Abstract: Devices for supporting an LPG tank bracket between overhead guard rear pillars of an LPG fork lift. Each supporting device comprises a mounting member which is removably mounted around the rear pillar and a member for supporting one end of the tank bracket, the supporting member being welded on the mounting member. Therefore, the LPG tank bracket can be supported between the pillars, even if the rear pillars are not specially designed for an LPG fork lift.

Abstract: A containment vessel system including a containment vessel into which a leaking fluid-containing cylinder may be quickly placed. The containment vessel is designed to withstand the pressure of the fluid and has closure means that may be quickly secured. Once the leaking cylinder is isolated within the containment vessel, the vessel may be relocated to facilities where the fluid can be properly disposed of. The vessel may be mounted to a carriage which may have wheels, and/or fork lift brackets, and/or lifting lugs to enhance its portability. The containment vessel may be conveniently carried on a cylinder transport truck to permit quick isolation of a leaking cylinder.

Abstract: A storage tank battery connectable between a towing frame and a dolly for transport via clevises on the tank battery and apertured plates extending from connecting frames mounted on the towing frame and the dolly. The connecting frame on the towing frame slides vertically on depending legs of the towing frame and the connecting frame on the dolly pivots on one end of the dolly so that the connecting frames can be raised and lowered by hydraulic jacks mounted on the connecting frames. The tank battery includes a rectangular container partitioned into separate tanks and internal and external bolsters, with corrugations of the partitions between tanks and laterally extending rods connected to the walls of the tanks, support the walls of the tanks against hydrostatic pressure of liquids in the battery.