US2011272414A1PendingUtilityA1

Double Chamber Sealed Tank

Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INCPriority: May 7, 2010Filed: May 7, 2010Published: Nov 10, 2011
Est. expiryMay 7, 2030(~3.8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
B60K 13/04B60K 2015/03032B60K 2015/03105B60K 15/03177
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Abstract

A double chamber sealed tank, wherein a singular tank shell is formed so as to provide two separate, yet mutually integral, chambers, each chamber not fluidically communicating with the other. Each chamber has an opening and is provided with its own respective sealing cap. In addition, each chamber has its own respective liquid dispensing system which functions independently of the other.

Claims

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1 . A double chamber tank, comprising:
 a tank shell comprising:
 an outer sidewall defining a first chamber, said first chamber having a first opening formed in said outer sidewall; and 
 an inner sidewall integrally connected to said outer sidewall at a juncture, said inner sidewall defining a second chamber, said second chamber having a second opening formed at said juncture; 
   wherein said tank shell integrally forms said outer and inner sidewalls as a single piece; and   wherein said first and second chambers are fluidicially separate from each other.   
     
     
         2 . The double chamber tank of  claim 1 , wherein said second chamber is disposed entirely within said first chamber. 
     
     
         3 . The double chamber tank of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first sealing cap connected to said tank shell in sealing relation with respect to said first opening; and   a second sealing cap connected to said tank shell in sealing relation with respect to second opening.   
     
     
         4 . The double chamber tank of  claim 3 , wherein said second chamber is disposed entirely within said first chamber. 
     
     
         5 . The double chamber tank of  claim 3 , wherein:
 said first sealing cap is selectively removable from the sealing relation with respect to said first opening; and   said second sealing cap is selectively removable from the sealing relation with respect to said second opening.   
     
     
         6 . The double chamber tank of  claim 5 , wherein said second chamber is disposed entirely within said first chamber. 
     
     
         7 . The double chamber tank of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first fluid removal system fluidically communicating with said first chamber and free of fluidic communication with said second chamber; and   a second fluid removal system fluidically communicating with said second chamber and free of fluidic communication with said first chamber.   
     
     
         8 . The double chamber tank of  claim 7 , wherein said second chamber is disposed entirely within said first chamber. 
     
     
         9 . The double chamber tank of  claim 7 , further comprising:
 a first sealing cap connected to said tank shell in sealing relation with respect to said first opening; and   a second sealing cap connected to said tank shell in sealing relation with respect to second opening.   
     
     
         10 . The double chamber tank of  claim 9 , wherein said second chamber is disposed entirely within said first chamber. 
     
     
         11 . The double chamber tank of  claim 9 , wherein:
 said first sealing cap is selectively removable from the sealing relation with respect to said first opening; and   said second sealing cap is selectively removable from the sealing relation with respect to said second opening.   
     
     
         12 . The double chamber tank of  claim 11 , wherein said second chamber is disposed entirely within said first chamber.

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