Grease tank and grease inlet for storing and securing used cooking grease
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1. An apparatus for the secure storage of used cooking grease, the apparatus comprising:
- a tank, having one or more walls, a top, and a bottom;
a grease inlet proximate the top of the tank, having upper and lower openings, wherein at least the top opening is partly or completely spanned by one or more bars, the upper and lower openings disposed spatially by one or more side walls; and
wherein the grease inlet is movably coupled to the tank by hinge structure, such that direct access to the tank is gained.
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An apparatus for the secure storage of used cooking grease comprises a tank, having one or more walls and a top and bottom, and a grease inlet located at the top of the tank and having upper and lower openings, with each opening at least partially spanned by one or more members.
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1. An apparatus for the secure storage of used cooking grease, the apparatus comprising:
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a tank, having one or more walls, a top, and a bottom;
a grease inlet proximate the top of the tank, having upper and lower openings, wherein at least the top opening is partly or completely spanned by one or more bars, the upper and lower openings disposed spatially by one or more side walls; and
wherein the grease inlet is movably coupled to the tank by hinge structure, such that direct access to the tank is gained. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 19)
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13. An apparatus as recited in claim 13, wherein at least one lock is recessed in or near the upper opening of the grease inlet.
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14. An apparatus for the secure storage of used cooking grease the apparatus comprising:
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a tank having one or more walls, a top, and a bottom;
a grease inlet proximate the top of the tank and having a ledge and upper and lower openings, the upper and lower openings disposed spatially by one or more side walls, wherein the ledge is disposed adjacent the upper opening, and the lower opening is partially obstructed; and
a grate having a solid front end and a substantially open but barred region, wherein the substantially open but barred region of the grate spans the upper opening of the grease inlet. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus for the secure storage of used cooking grease, the apparatus comprising:
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a tank having four walls, a top, and a bottom;
a grease inlet proximate the top of the tank and having rectangular upper and lower openings, each upper and lower openings being spanned by a plurality of bars, the upper and lower openings disposed spatially by four side walls there between;
a lid; and
a grease inlet lock;
wherein the lid and the grease inlet are movably coupled to the tank such that movement of the lid and grease inlet allows direct access to the tank;
wherein the grease inlet is movable coupled to the tank by hinge structure, such that direct access to the tank is gained; and
wherein locking the grease inlet prevents access to the tank.
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