Containment device for intermediate bulk containers, and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9738441
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14295961

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Described is a containment device for holding a container that defines a container interior volume. The containment device can include a base portion enclosing a base portion interior volume, the base portion including: a plurality of base walls, a trough extending from at least one of the base walls, and a substantially horizontal support surface adapted to support the container above the base portion interior volume. The base portion interior volume can be equal to or greater than the container interior volume. An enclosure can extend above the base portion, the enclosure including a plurality of enclosure walls adapted to surround the container. The enclosure walls can define an opening above the trough, the opening adapted for insertion of the container into the enclosure.

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FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY270 CENTRAL AVENUE JOHNSTON RI 02919

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
LeBlanc, John A Milford, US 2 13
Wieczorek, Christopher J Foxboro, US 2 13

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