Supports – Supporting base
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-04-05
Wood, Kimberly T (Department: 3632)
Supports
Supporting base
C248S311200, C248S903000, C248S146000, C220S571000, C220S572000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07918429
ABSTRACT:
A horizontal fuel tank support system for efficiently supporting a propane tank above the ground. The horizontal fuel tank support system generally includes a support pad including an internal cavity, wherein the internal cavity extends throughout the support pad and wherein the support pad is comprised of an elongated configuration, a platform defining at least a portion of an upper surface of the elongated support pad, wherein the platform extends along a longitudinal axis of the elongated support pad, and an internal ribbing structure extending within the internal cavity and beneath the platform. The internal ribbing structure includes a plurality of outer ribbing portions and an inner ribbing portion, wherein the inner ribbing portion is connected between the plurality of outer ribbing portions. The inner ribbing portion is comprised of a less dense structure than the plurality of outer ribbing portions to distribute the weight of the propane tank directly below the legs of the propane tank.
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Wood Kimberly T
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