Patent ID: 6226912
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: B60R,G09F

Abstract:
A storage tank placarding apparatus for use with a storage tank having a pair of opposing hemispherical ends, a pair of opposing feet, and a lifting lug, the placarding apparatus comprising:a generally rectangular placard having an upper corner, a lower corner, and an outer indicia-bearing surface, said upper corner of said placard being defined by a pair of downwardly-divergent edges of said placard and said lower corner being defined by a pair of upwardly-divergent edges, whereby said placard has a diamond shape when oriented with said upper corner located above said lower corner, said placard further having a first aperture located at said upper corner and a second aperture located at said lower corner below said first aperture;a strap assembly having first and second strap portions connected to each other and being respectively threaded through said first and second aperture, said first strap portion extending upwardly from said first aperture at said upper corner, and said second strap portion extending downwardly from said second aperture at said lower corner, whereby said placard is positioned with said first aperture directly above said second aperture when said strap assembly is in a vertical orientation, said first and second strap portions respectively including a first and second distal end, said first distal end of said first strap portion being attachable to the lifting lug and said second distal end of said second strap portion being connectable to the pair of opposing feet; andan adjustment mechanism associated with said strap assembly and permitting adjustment of at least a portion of said strap assembly to thereby permit attachment and tightening of said placarding apparatus.