Patent ID: 8393560
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: E03F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A portable containment apparatus, comprising: a tank defining an exterior surface, an interior surface, and an interior space adapted to contain liquid waste, the tank comprising: an inlet through which liquid waste is introduced into the tank to be contained therein; an outlet through which at least a portion of liquid waste contained within the tank can be expelled from the tank; a grinder pump operatively disposed within the interior space and adapted to expel at least a portion of liquid waste contained within the tank by way of the outlet; a heater affixed to the outer surface at a predetermined outer sloped portion of the bottom wall, the heater being adapted to transfer heat energy through the bottom wall to liquid waste contained within the interior space; a substantially flat, planar lid adapted to be selectively placed in an open position in which access to the interior space is provided, and in a closed position in which the interior space is substantially sealed; an electrical distribution box adapted to be removably supported on the exterior surface at a predetermined side wall, the distribution box further adapted to be selectively stowed within the interior space when removed from its supported position on the exterior surface; a receiver system connected to the exterior surface at a predetermined side wall, the receiver system adapted to receive the electrical distribution box in a removably supported position; a powder coating affixed to the interior and to the exterior surface of the tank.