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Caster and dolly wheel attachments for cylindrical tanks

  • US 20050071949A1
  • Filed: 10/02/2003
  • Published: 04/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A combination caster assembly and tank wherein the caster assembly snap fits onto the tank, the combination comprising:

  • at least one caster assembly comprising a housing comprising an outer shell connected to at least one caster wheel, the outer shell also being connected to an outer wall, the outer wall extending downward from the outer shell before terminating at a u-shaped lower edge connected to and disposed between the outer wall and an upwardly extending inner wall, the outer wall being connected to an inwardly extending ledge disposed above the u-shaped lower edge and which extends towards the inner wall, the outer wall, u-shaped lower edge, inner wall and ledge of the caster housing defining a female receiving area, a tank comprising an outer wall that extends downwardly and terminates at a radially outwardly extending lower bead, the lower bead being disposed between and connected to the outer wall of the tank and an upwardly extending inner wall of the tank, the bead of the tank snap fitting into the female receiving area of the caster housing.

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