US 12,337,745 B1
Apparatus for transporting liquid materials
David Buonerba, Charleston, SC (US); and John C. Cunningham, Alden, NY (US)
Assigned to Bulk Cargo Systems, LLC, Harleston, SC (US)
Filed by Bulk Cargo Systems, LLC, Charleston, SC (US)
Filed on Sep. 30, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/901,281.
Int. Cl. B60P 3/24 (2006.01); B60P 3/22 (2006.01); B60P 3/42 (2006.01); B65D 90/52 (2006.01)
CPC B60P 3/426 (2013.01) [B60P 3/2215 (2013.01); B60P 3/226 (2013.01); B60P 3/243 (2013.01); B65D 90/52 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus for use in a shipping container for selectively carrying solid freight and bulk liquid freight, comprising:
a first side frame extending longitudinally with respect to said shipping container and fixedly secured thereto;
a second side frame extending longitudinally with respect to said shipping container and fixedly secured thereto;
a front frame positioned between said first and second side frames;
a collapsible liquid container operatively arranged substantially between said first and second side frames, comprising:
a liquid impermeable outer liner;
a liquid impermeable inner bladder arranged within said outer liner; and,
a fluid conduit in fluid communication with said inner bladder, comprising:
a longitudinal tube portion having a first end and a second end, said first end arranged within said bladder and said second end extending through said inner bladder and affixed thereto; and,
a connection elbow extending from said first end;
a rear fame removably affixed to said first and second side frames opposite said front frame; and,
at least one baffle operatively arranged to be positioned between said first and second side frames and on top of said collapsible liquid container, wherein said collapsible liquid container is adapted to be removably pinned at least partially within said frame via said at least one baffle.