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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2017
Filed:
Jun. 17, 2014
Meridian Manufacturing, Inc., Storm Lake, IA (US);
Christopher T. Fitzgerald, Pomeroy, IA (US);
Meridian Manufacturing, Inc., Storm Lake, IA (US);
Abstract
A multi-function closure is provided for a liquid containment tank. The tank has an upper wall with an inspection opening therein. The closure includes a ring attached to the upper wall and extending around the inspection opening. A pan is removably fastened to the ring, and has a bottom and side wall forming a reservoir for collection of spilled liquid. A lid is pivotally connected to the pan for movement between open and closed positions, and can be locked in the closed position. Multiple ports are formed in the bottom of the pan for filling the tank with liquid, and suctioning or pumping liquid from the tank for discharge.