Fluid handling – With leakage or drip collecting
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
Walton, George L. (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
With leakage or drip collecting
C137S015010, C137S015110, C137S315010, C141S086000, C211S059200, C211S184000, C220S571000, C312S042000, C429S048000, C429S049000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06901946
ABSTRACT:
A battery spill containment system and method that contain leaks and spills from batteries. The system neutralizes and absorbs leaks and spills to prevent the spills from spreading. The system may have rails that are readily removable to permit access to batteries and to allow more batteries to be stored in a given vertical space. Another system is comprised of modular pans that are connected to each other to form a larger spill containment system.
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