Crescent Tank Manufacturing: More than just a
good Idea: It's a transformation in the way portable toilet
companies are doing business.
good Idea: It's a transformation in the way portable toilet
companies are doing business.
Construction, Special Events, Natural
Disaster, Crescent Tank has the right tank
design to help you do your job faster and
for less money!
Disaster, Crescent Tank has the right tank
design to help you do your job faster and
for less money!
Model 800 Portable Toilet Service Truck
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Built to last!
Built to last!
Patent: The exclusive right granted by the government to an inventor to manufacture, use, or sell and
invention for a certain number of years. So why run an article on patent infringement? Mainly because
patents are misunderstood and many times infringements occur without the realization that a law has
been broken.
The nature of entrepreneurship is to create better mousetraps and in doing so it is easy to recognize a
good idea as being a good idea and look for ways to capitalize by improving on an established product or
service.
Years ago it seemed to be common place for the portable restroom manufacturers to banter between
themselves on what components of a portable toilet were covered under patents and which ones weren’
t. Largely it was left to the court system to sort out all the details and make a determination. Today,
patent infringement and protection plays a significant role in the manufacturing sector of the portable
sanitation industry.
Making headlines is rectangle tank manufacturer “Crescent Tank” who holds a patent on his product and
displays their patent number on all their advertising regarding the rectangular tank outfitted for use as a
portable toilet service vehicle. The display serves as a warning to others that certain components of the
design are protected and cannot be duplicated without written permission given by the inventor. Having
no expertise in the patent arena the Journal will not attempt to convey which areas are protected. The
complexities surrounding patents are often times defined in a legal arena when the patent holder believes
that an infringement has occurred.
Recently, Crescent Tank Manufacturing and a Maryland based manufacturer entered into a settlement
agreement. Both parties agreed that this particular manufacturer had infringed upon Crescent Tank’s US
Patent No. 6,598,242. The point of infringement occurred when the manufacturer had produced and
sold a flat tank.
“Crescent Tank has a unique, patented product that is based on more than ten years of research,
development, and testing. We have more than 300 units in the field to date,” explained Bob Denome who
owns Crescent Tank and holds the patent in question. “Crescent Tank relies on input from customers,
drivers, and maintenance personal to continually improve our original comprehensive tank design and
provide a user friendly, maintenance friendly value in the industry.”
Denome further stated, “Infringers put themselves and their customers at risk of substantial financial
losses. Infringers are liable for Crescent’s damages, such as lost profits. If infringement is willful and
the case is exceptional, a court may increase damages threefold and award attorney fees. It is also illegal
to use infringing products. Customers of infringers may also be responsible for damages and may be
enjoined from using the infringing product.”
Clarifying his position, Denome stated, “Crescent Tank will use all legal means available to defend its
patent and will continue to investigate all potential infringements. “It’s just like someone stealing from
you,” he said. “Know what you are buying and who manufactured the product. Don’t infringe or buy
from an infringer.”
Patent law is complex. The Sanitation Journal has no expertise in Patent law. We recommend consulting
with professionals in the area of Patents should you have any concerns regarding patents.
invention for a certain number of years. So why run an article on patent infringement? Mainly because
patents are misunderstood and many times infringements occur without the realization that a law has
been broken.
The nature of entrepreneurship is to create better mousetraps and in doing so it is easy to recognize a
good idea as being a good idea and look for ways to capitalize by improving on an established product or
service.
Years ago it seemed to be common place for the portable restroom manufacturers to banter between
themselves on what components of a portable toilet were covered under patents and which ones weren’
t. Largely it was left to the court system to sort out all the details and make a determination. Today,
patent infringement and protection plays a significant role in the manufacturing sector of the portable
sanitation industry.
Making headlines is rectangle tank manufacturer “Crescent Tank” who holds a patent on his product and
displays their patent number on all their advertising regarding the rectangular tank outfitted for use as a
portable toilet service vehicle. The display serves as a warning to others that certain components of the
design are protected and cannot be duplicated without written permission given by the inventor. Having
no expertise in the patent arena the Journal will not attempt to convey which areas are protected. The
complexities surrounding patents are often times defined in a legal arena when the patent holder believes
that an infringement has occurred.
Recently, Crescent Tank Manufacturing and a Maryland based manufacturer entered into a settlement
agreement. Both parties agreed that this particular manufacturer had infringed upon Crescent Tank’s US
Patent No. 6,598,242. The point of infringement occurred when the manufacturer had produced and
sold a flat tank.
“Crescent Tank has a unique, patented product that is based on more than ten years of research,
development, and testing. We have more than 300 units in the field to date,” explained Bob Denome who
owns Crescent Tank and holds the patent in question. “Crescent Tank relies on input from customers,
drivers, and maintenance personal to continually improve our original comprehensive tank design and
provide a user friendly, maintenance friendly value in the industry.”
Denome further stated, “Infringers put themselves and their customers at risk of substantial financial
losses. Infringers are liable for Crescent’s damages, such as lost profits. If infringement is willful and
the case is exceptional, a court may increase damages threefold and award attorney fees. It is also illegal
to use infringing products. Customers of infringers may also be responsible for damages and may be
enjoined from using the infringing product.”
Clarifying his position, Denome stated, “Crescent Tank will use all legal means available to defend its
patent and will continue to investigate all potential infringements. “It’s just like someone stealing from
you,” he said. “Know what you are buying and who manufactured the product. Don’t infringe or buy
from an infringer.”
Patent law is complex. The Sanitation Journal has no expertise in Patent law. We recommend consulting
with professionals in the area of Patents should you have any concerns regarding patents.
Patent
Infringement
| Published in the January issue of the Sanitation Journal: www.sanitationjournal.com |
From “I think I can” to converting a dream into reality Crescent Tank a leader in the innovation of the
rectangular tank vacuum system is again expanding their facilities to accommodate the flow of new
business created from operators seeking to streamline their operations.
Now in their 12th year of producing flat-bottom tanks, Crescent Tank is expanding again adding a 7,000
square foot building to their existing 12,000 square foot manufacturing facility. “This addition will
provide us with more control over the entire manufacturing process and allow us to bring in machinery
that will provide us with the ability to sheer steel up to 1" thick and 10' long,” said Bob Denome,
Crescent Tank founder. Denome is no stranger to the rental business having his own portable restroom
rental business. “It was actually due to my search for efficiencies within my own operation that caused
me to design and engineer the flat bottom tank system. Industry friends were eye witness to the success
and began inquiring about having me build the system for them.”
“Now, with the expansion and addition of machinery we are able to manufacture, paint, assemble and up-
fit all tanks under one roof,” explained Denome.
Crescent Tank has been manufacturing flat-bottom tanks for the portable sanitation industry since 2004.
They are the only flat vacuum tank manufacturer that has a US Patent # 6598242B1. Headquartered out
of Bloomfield, New York you can reach them by calling 585.657.4104 or visit them online www.
crescent-tank.com.
rectangular tank vacuum system is again expanding their facilities to accommodate the flow of new
business created from operators seeking to streamline their operations.
Now in their 12th year of producing flat-bottom tanks, Crescent Tank is expanding again adding a 7,000
square foot building to their existing 12,000 square foot manufacturing facility. “This addition will
provide us with more control over the entire manufacturing process and allow us to bring in machinery
that will provide us with the ability to sheer steel up to 1" thick and 10' long,” said Bob Denome,
Crescent Tank founder. Denome is no stranger to the rental business having his own portable restroom
rental business. “It was actually due to my search for efficiencies within my own operation that caused
me to design and engineer the flat bottom tank system. Industry friends were eye witness to the success
and began inquiring about having me build the system for them.”
“Now, with the expansion and addition of machinery we are able to manufacture, paint, assemble and up-
fit all tanks under one roof,” explained Denome.
Crescent Tank has been manufacturing flat-bottom tanks for the portable sanitation industry since 2004.
They are the only flat vacuum tank manufacturer that has a US Patent # 6598242B1. Headquartered out
of Bloomfield, New York you can reach them by calling 585.657.4104 or visit them online www.
crescent-tank.com.
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