Propane tank cover

a propane tank and cover technology, applied in the field of decorative propane tank covers, can solve the problems of homeowners going to an even greater expense, warping of walls, rot, splitting, falling down, etc., and achieves the effects of enhancing the value of homes/businesses, avoiding damage, and virtually maintenance fr

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-11-29
SMITH B DON
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"The patent describes a system for covering a propane tank on a property with a shell that protects and blends with the current landscape. The cover can be easily removed for meter reading, servicing, and filling the tank. It can be made in various colors to blend in with the surrounding environment. The cover is aesthetically pleasing and can increase the value of the property. It also provides safety for children and is maintenance-free. The cover can be used to hide unsightly propane tanks and can be used in conjunction with landscaping to enhance the overall appearance of the property."

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The fences warp, rot, split, and fall down.
It is understandable that these methods are inadequate at times because of the costly time-consuming effort required to keep them attractive.
In some instances homeowners have gone to an even greater expense by burying the tanks underground.
Because the tank cover is made from fabric it is questionable how long the fabric cover will last.
The biggest problem with the fabric tank cover is that it has no real aesthetic value to hide the tank.
It still looks like an unattractive propane tank in your front yard.

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[0028]FIG. 1 shows a rock cover 10 consists of a large body 20 and a top lid 30. Inside rock cover 10 is propane tank P. Body 20 is in the general shape of a large boulder and has air vents 22a and 22b on one side with similar air vents 22c and 22d on the opposite side (not shown). Optional air vents may also be placed in other locations such as the ends, mid-body locations or on the top.

[0029]In body 20 there are six recesses, 26a, 26b, 26c, and 26d, 26e, and 26f, (not shown) near the bottom edge 27. At the base of these recesses are holes 28a, 28b, 28c, and 28d, 28e, 28f, (not shown) that serve as stake down locations. Alternatively any other form of stake-down or securing method may be used such as protruding feet, metal brackets and so on. These stake-down methods can be used to secure and protect the tank cover against high winds and storms.

[0030]Top lid 30 is shown in an open disposition with lid opening 24 exposing the underlying tank filling assembly F, as shown with suffici...

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Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed to cover a propane tank located on a property by providing a shell that covers, hides and protects the propane tank; and beautifying and blending with the current landscape and enhancing the value of the property.

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[0001]This application claims priority to Provisional Application No. 61 / 458,689 filed on Nov. 29, 2010, the content of which is incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to tank covers and more specifically it relates to a decorative propane tank cover that becomes part of the landscaping.DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART[0003]Wood fences are commonly used to hide the propane tanks located by homes or businesses. At times users build wood fences to hide ugly propane tanks in yards. The fences warp, rot, split, and fall down. The wood fences also fade or bleach to an ugly brown or grey and have to be painted every two to three years. It is understandable that these methods are inadequate at times because of the costly time-consuming effort required to keep them attractive. It is also important to make sure the fence posts do not rot or get termites. In some instances homeowners have gone to an even greater expense by burying the tank...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D90/00B65D90/22
CPCF17C3/00F17C13/004F17C2201/0109F17C2201/035F17C2201/054F17C2205/0111F17C2270/07F17C2205/018F17C2221/035F17C2223/0153F17C2223/033F17C2260/04F17C2270/0134F17C2205/0126
InventorSMITH, B. DON
OwnerSMITH B DON