GB2312466A - Floating cover - Google Patents

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GB2312466A
GB2312466A GB9608386A GB9608386A GB2312466A GB 2312466 A GB2312466 A GB 2312466A GB 9608386 A GB9608386 A GB 9608386A GB 9608386 A GB9608386 A GB 9608386A GB 2312466 A GB2312466 A GB 2312466A
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Alison Janet Brierley
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D90/00—Component parts, details or accessories for large containers
    • B65D90/22—Safety features
    • B65D90/38—Means for reducing the vapour space or for reducing the formation of vapour within containers
    • B65D90/42—Means for reducing the vapour space or for reducing the formation of vapour within containers by use of particular materials for covering surface of liquids
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D88/00—Large containers
    • B65D88/34—Large containers having floating covers, e.g. floating roofs or blankets
    • B65D88/36—Large containers having floating covers, e.g. floating roofs or blankets with relatively movable sections

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Abstract

A floating cover with or without a floating frame is floated upon the surface of a liquid to reduce evaporation. The cover (1) may be fastened to a floating frame (2) which may have cover supports (4) to form a raised floating cover. The floating cover may be fastened to buoyancy aids or anchoring devices or to other objects by means of securing devices (3) attached to the floating cover. It may also have one or more locating tubes (5).

Description

Floating Cover This invention relates to a Floating Cover It is well known that a liquid will evaporate at a rate which is proportional to its exposed surface area. The smaller the surface area and the less evaporation takes place. A floating cover is one designed to float on a liquid reducing the exposed surface area and slowing the liquid's evaporation rate, thus preserving the of quantity liquid below the surface.
According to the present invention there is provided a floating cover comprising of an impervious cover which is floated upon the liquid's surface, with or without a floating frame of at least one side upon which the cover may be fastenend and which may be raised to form a space below it. The floating cover may be attached to other objects by means of a securing device and may possess one or more locating tubes.
Five specific examples of the invention will now be described. The following items shall refer.
1. A Cover 2. A Floating frame 3. A Securing Device 4. A Cover Support.
5. A Locating Tube.
Example 1 Figure 1 Shows an Oblique Perspective View.
Figure 2 Illustrates a Side View.
Figure 3 Shows a Bottom View.
Referring to the drawing, the floating cover comprises, A triangular floating frame (2) to which is attached a cover (1), which is flat across the top of the floating frame.
Example 2 Figure 4 Shows an Oblique Perspective View.
Figure 5 Illustrates a Side View.
Figure 6 Shows a Bottom View.
Referring to the drawing, the floating cover comprises, A triangular floating frame (2) to which is attached a cover (1), which is raised across the top of the floating frame by cover supports (4) to form an inclined surface. Securing devices (3) are placed at the corners of the floating frame.
Example 3 Figure 7 Shows an Oblique Perspective View.
Figure 8 Illustrates a Side View.
Figure 9 Shows a Bottom View.
Referring to the drawing, the floating cover comprises, A hexagonal floating frame (2) to which is attached a cover (1), which is raised across the top of the floating frame by a cover support (4) to form an inclined cover. Securing devices (3) are placed at the corners of the floating frame.
Examnie 4 Figure 10 Shows an Oblique Perspective View.
Figure 11 Illustrates a Side View.
Figure 12 Shows a Bottom View.
Referring to the drawing, the floating cover comprises, A hexagonal floating frame (2) to which is attached a cover ( 1), which is raised across the top of the floating frame by a cover support (4) to form an domed cover. Securing devices (3) are placed at the corners of the floating frame.
Example 5 Figure 13 Shows an Oblique Perspective View.
Figure 14 Illustrates a Side View.
Figure 15 Shows a Bottom View.
Referring to the drawing, the floating cover comprises, A hexagonal floating frame (2) to which is attached a cover (1), which is raised across the top of the floating frame by a cover support (4) to form an domed cover. Securing devices (3) are placed at the corners of the floating frame and in the center contains a locating tube (5).

Claims (7)

Claims
1. . A floating cover, with or without a floating frame of at least one side and upon which is secured impervious cover.
2. A floating cover as in Claim 1 with a method of securing it to another object.
3. A floating cover as in Claims 1 & 2 with a bouyancy device attached.
4. A floating cover as in Claims 1,2 & 3 with an anchoring device attached.
5. A floating cover as Claimed in previous Claims with a secured cover raised to form an incline.
6. A floating cover as in Claimed in previous Claims with a secured cover raised to form a curved surface.
7. A floating cover as Claimed in previous Claims which has a locating tube.
GB9608386A 1996-04-23 1996-04-23 Floating cover Withdrawn GB2312466A (en)

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Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2005091701A2 (en) * 2004-03-23 2005-10-06 Maestre Pascual Antonio Jose Floating module which is designed to shade outdoor water reservoirs

Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1008495A (en) * 1963-09-06 1965-10-27 Doxiadis Ionides Associates Lt Apparatus for reducing and controlling evaporation of water
US4202460A (en) * 1978-04-13 1980-05-13 Imbeault Fernand A Sectional floating cover
US4270232A (en) * 1976-02-10 1981-06-02 Ballew Ray D Thermal pool cover
GB2207107A (en) * 1987-06-24 1989-01-25 Crisp Malting Limited Apparatus for filling containers
US4851275A (en) * 1988-01-11 1989-07-25 Johnson Yes Covering used to protect water conditions of nursery pool from damage by acid rain and extraordinary temperatures
US5398349A (en) * 1993-10-20 1995-03-21 Haberler; Gerhard Pool cover

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1008495A (en) * 1963-09-06 1965-10-27 Doxiadis Ionides Associates Lt Apparatus for reducing and controlling evaporation of water
US4270232A (en) * 1976-02-10 1981-06-02 Ballew Ray D Thermal pool cover
US4202460A (en) * 1978-04-13 1980-05-13 Imbeault Fernand A Sectional floating cover
GB2207107A (en) * 1987-06-24 1989-01-25 Crisp Malting Limited Apparatus for filling containers
US4851275A (en) * 1988-01-11 1989-07-25 Johnson Yes Covering used to protect water conditions of nursery pool from damage by acid rain and extraordinary temperatures
US5398349A (en) * 1993-10-20 1995-03-21 Haberler; Gerhard Pool cover

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2005091701A2 (en) * 2004-03-23 2005-10-06 Maestre Pascual Antonio Jose Floating module which is designed to shade outdoor water reservoirs
WO2005091701A3 (en) * 2004-03-23 2005-11-10 Pascual Antonio Jose Maestre Floating module which is designed to shade outdoor water reservoirs

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