Propane tank cover

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-07
ABDO THOMAS S
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[0004] An aspect of the present invention is to provide a method of covering a horizontally orientated substantially cylindrical propane tank supported on a surface, with the propane tank having a longest dimension parallel to the surface. T

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However, the white or silver exterior of the propane tanks can be highly visible adjacent a residence and therefore provide a very unappealing appearance.

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[0013] For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper,”“lower,”“right,”“left,”“rear,”“front,”“vertical,”“horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as orientated in FIG. 1. However, it is to be understood that the invention may assume various alternative orientations, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.

[0014] The reference number 10 (FIGS. 1-3) generally designates a cover embodying the present invention. In the illustrated example, the cover 10 is used to cover propane tanks 12 to provide the propane tanks 12 with...

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Methods of covering a horizontally orientated substantially cylindrical propane tank supported on a surface, with the propane tank having a longest dimension parallel to the surface. One method comprises providing a cover having at least one closure mechanism, surrounding the propane tank with the cover, and closing the closure mechanism, wherein the cover can only be removed from the propane tank by opening the closure mechanism. Another method comprises providing a cover comprising a covering portion and a skirt extending downwardly from the covering portion, positioning the covering portion of the cover over the horizontally orientated cylindrical propane tank, and vertically hanging the skirt from the covering portion.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention concerns propane tanks, and more particularly relates to a cover for a propane tank. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Propane tanks are used to supply propane gas to residences to heat clothes dryers, ovens, fireplaces, furnaces, generators, grills, outdoor lighting, space and water heaters and other products in the residence. Typically, the propane tanks comprise a horizontally orientated substantially cylindrical housing having rounded ends (or “hot dog shaped”). The propane tanks typically come in 150 gallon to 1,000 gallon tanks and can be placed underground or positioned above ground on a surface adjacent the residence. Propane tanks that are above ground typically are painted white or silver to reflect heat and to prevent pressure inside the tank from getting too high. However, the white or silver exterior of the propane tanks can be highly visible adjacent a residence and therefore provide a very unappealing appearance. [0...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D25/00
CPCF17C3/00F17C2201/0104F17C2201/0109F17C2201/035F17C2201/054F17C2201/056F17C2203/0607F17C2203/0617F17C2203/0636F17C2205/0115F17C2205/018F17C2205/0323F17C2221/035F17C2223/0153F17C2223/033F17C2260/021F17C2270/0134F17C2270/07F17C2270/0147
InventorABDO, THOMAS S.
OwnerABDO THOMAS S