Crescent Tank Mfg. has produced high-quality
portable sanitation service vehicles for the industry
for many years.
Our unique rectangle design allows portable toilet
service drivers to do pick up and delivery during a
standard route. This saves valuable time and fuel
making our tank design the most efficient in it's class!
portable sanitation service vehicles for the industry
for many years.
Our unique rectangle design allows portable toilet
service drivers to do pick up and delivery during a
standard route. This saves valuable time and fuel
making our tank design the most efficient in it's class!
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.
CRESCENT TANK FEATURED IN PORTABLE SANITATION INDUSTRY MAGAZINE
OCTOBER 1, 2009 CRESCENT TANK REDESIGNS WEBSITE
As part of Crescent Tank's continued commitment to our customers, we are proud to
announce the complete redesign of our website www.crescent-tank.com. The new site
will be much more user-friendly as well as interactive, which will create a more
pleasant experience for those interested in our products. Please keep an eye out for
special promotions offered exclusively to online guests. Feel free to drop us a line with
comments, suggestions, etc. We look forward to continuing to provide the portable
sanitation industry with innovative products, excellent customer service and now a
brand new website.
announce the complete redesign of our website www.crescent-tank.com. The new site
will be much more user-friendly as well as interactive, which will create a more
pleasant experience for those interested in our products. Please keep an eye out for
special promotions offered exclusively to online guests. Feel free to drop us a line with
comments, suggestions, etc. We look forward to continuing to provide the portable
sanitation industry with innovative products, excellent customer service and now a
brand new website.
WHAT'S NEW WITH CRESCENT TANK
FEBRUARY 15, 2010 CRESCENT TANK TO EXHIBIT AT THE 2010 PUMPER SHOW
Crescent Tank will be at this year's Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo. held
February 24-27 in Louisville, KY. We will be located at Booth # 103. Stop by to see
what a Crescent Tank service vehicle can do for your company!
February 24-27 in Louisville, KY. We will be located at Booth # 103. Stop by to see
what a Crescent Tank service vehicle can do for your company!
FEBRUARY 1, 2011 CRESCENT TANK TO EXHIBIT AT THE 2011 PUMPER SHOW
Crescent Tank will be at this year's Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo. held March
2-5 in Louisville, KY. We will be located at Booth # 29. Stop by to see what a
Crescent Tank service vehicle can do for your company! Also, don't forget to check out
our used truck section for our show special service vehicle!
2-5 in Louisville, KY. We will be located at Booth # 29. Stop by to see what a
Crescent Tank service vehicle can do for your company! Also, don't forget to check out
our used truck section for our show special service vehicle!
FEBRUARY 15, 2011 CRESCENT TANK TAKES "CUSTOM" TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL
We at Crescent Tank have always taken great pride in our ability to meet our
customer's demands, no matter how unique. Click here to see photos of a recently
built truck that uses a traditional Crescent tank customized to work as a roll-off tank.
The solid sides were built to allow the driver to do garbage pick up with the totter tipper
on the passenger side and it still has the ability to carry equipment on the deck utilizing
the lift gate.
Also, we're proud to showcase this custom built vehicle used by a company that
collects vegetable oil waste and converts it into biofuel. The vacuum tank (16' length)
can hold 1,250 gallons of waste vegetable oil. The deck carries 25 barrels (55gallon).
PTO operated Masport Vacuum Pump 165CFM. Click here to see photos.
Give us a call to discuss your custom needs!
customer's demands, no matter how unique. Click here to see photos of a recently
built truck that uses a traditional Crescent tank customized to work as a roll-off tank.
The solid sides were built to allow the driver to do garbage pick up with the totter tipper
on the passenger side and it still has the ability to carry equipment on the deck utilizing
the lift gate.
Also, we're proud to showcase this custom built vehicle used by a company that
collects vegetable oil waste and converts it into biofuel. The vacuum tank (16' length)
can hold 1,250 gallons of waste vegetable oil. The deck carries 25 barrels (55gallon).
PTO operated Masport Vacuum Pump 165CFM. Click here to see photos.
Give us a call to discuss your custom needs!
OCTOBER, 2011 A NEW BEGINNING ....
A New Partnership Emerges
Crescent Tank Mfg. and Progress Tank
This new partnership with Progress Tank enables Crescent Tank Mfg to expand their
product line to complete a full circle of products that will be offered to their existing and
future customers. This new product line will encompass products ranging from a 350
gallon slide-in unit up to a 4800 gallon DOT code tank.
Crescent Tank Mfg. is looking forward to offering the Progress Tank product line and
continuing to offer the all-in-one rectangular vacuum tank.
With our many years of experience and knowledge, we know you will enjoy dealing with
Crescent Tank Mfg.
Crescent Tank Mfg. and Progress Tank
This new partnership with Progress Tank enables Crescent Tank Mfg to expand their
product line to complete a full circle of products that will be offered to their existing and
future customers. This new product line will encompass products ranging from a 350
gallon slide-in unit up to a 4800 gallon DOT code tank.
Crescent Tank Mfg. is looking forward to offering the Progress Tank product line and
continuing to offer the all-in-one rectangular vacuum tank.
With our many years of experience and knowledge, we know you will enjoy dealing with
Crescent Tank Mfg.
A New Beginning ... A New Partnership Emerges