Basf Corporation

Douglas M Shearin

Eric R Sattler

Scott C Schlicker

Walter Rau

Ray Ballou

A container assembly having a tank with first and second sides for storing materials under pressure. A plurality of hoop stringers surround each half of the tank and cross one another to define joints. The hoop stringers extend radially outward at various points, including the crossing of the hoop stringers, to increase a cross sectional area of the hoop stringers.

Burst pressure support rib

The invention relates to an oil pan module ( ) for internal combustion engines ( ) and to a process for making such a part by injection molding. The oil pan module ( ) is fastened to the housing ( ) of the internal combustion engine ( ) and holds the lubricating oil supply ( ). Integrated with oil pan module ( ) are parts ( ) of the oil circulation system. Oil pan module ( ) consists of a polyamide-based thermoplastic material reinforced with glass fibers and/or mineral matter.

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Madison Heights, MI, United States of America

Douglas M Shearin