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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172108 | Gas tank and manufacturing method of gas tank A gas tank is provided which can ensure high gas barrier properties even with respect to a gas having a small molecular size, for example, a hydrogen gas. In a high-pressure gas tank comprising a resin liner inside an FRP layer, an oxide layer is formed on the inner... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8074826 | Damage and leakage barrier in all-composite pressure vessels and storage tanks A linerless tank structure has a body that defines an enclosed interior volume. The body has a cylindrical section having an axis of symmetry and a dome section coupled with the cylindrical section. The construction of the pressure vessel includes multiple fiber pli... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7896190 | Composites having an improved resistance to fatigue Compositions including a base resin, a reinforcement and a modifier including a block copolymer for producing vesicles, spherical and/or cylindrical micelles and composites made therefrom. ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7413098 | Internal pressure container and its manufacturing method To provide a fiber reinforced resin sleeve that is superior in mechanical strength in low cost and easily without enlarging the sleeve and increasing the weight of the sleeve, a method for manufacturing an internal pressure container in which both end portions of a ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7350665 | Device to protect the domes and ends of a composite tank Disclosed are a device for protecting a container and a container equipped therewith. The container is, in particular, a container made of composite material intended to contain a fluid under pressure, and having a cylindrical side wall and rounded ends forming a do... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7287663 | Lined pressure vessel and connector therefor A pressure vessel is disclosed which includes a lower metallic dome having a lower rim portion, and an upper metallic dome having an upper rim portion, a plastic liner disposed within the upper and lower metallic domes, a metallic band disposed between the plastic l... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7240498 | Method to provide inventory for expedited loading, transporting, and unloading of compressed natural gas A method for providing inventory for expedited loading and transport of compressed natural gas entails obtaining pressurized high-energy content gas; separating the high-energy gas into saturated gas and liquids; and removing impurities from the saturated gas. Water... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7240499 | Method for transporting compressed natural gas to prevent explosions A method for preventing explosions while transporting compressed natural gas by a floating vessel entails obtaining pressurized high-energy content gas; separating the pressurized product stream into saturated gas and liquids; and removing impurities from the satura... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237391 | Method for processing and transporting compressed natural gas A method for processing and transporting compressed natural gas by a floating vessel with a power plant entails obtaining pressurized high-energy content gas, separating the pressurized product stream into saturated gas and liquids, and removing impurities from the ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7219812 | Fibre-reinforced pressure vessel and method of manufacturing fibre-reinforced pressure vessel The invention relates to a fibre-reinforced pressure vessel (1, 6) comprising a rigid gas- of fluid-tight body (2, 7, 13, 19) overwound with fibre filaments (3, 10,11, 18), whereby the fibre filaments are wound such that at least a number of fib... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7216673 | Non-metallic expansion tank with internal diaphragm and clamping device for same A non-metallic, diaphragm-type tank assembly for use with a pressurized water system is disclosed. The tank assembly comprising a non-metallic outer body; a non-metallic inner shell assembly, including an upper portion and a lower portion, that is contained by the n... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7195133 | Composite pressure tank and process for its manufacture A pressure vessel (10) and a process for its fabrication, the vessel (10) having a liner shell (16) formed from composite materials cured out-of-autoclave, and an outer structure (18) formed by winding or laying up additional layers of co... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7156094 | Breathing apparatus and pressure vessels therefor There is described a wearable garment capable of supplying air to a user comprising a plurality of compartments disposed about the garment, a plurality of air storage vessels for fitting into respective ones of the compartments, an air regulator, a connector for con... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7093337 | Integrated tankage for propulsion vehicles and the like The present invention provides methods for integrating structural members inside the body of a propulsion vehicle with tankage used to store fluid propellant and the like. Propulsion vehicles may be made lighter, more compact, cheaper, and easier to manufacture by u... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086397 | Patient usable emergency medical kit The invention provides an emergency medical kit for use immediately upon the onset of symptoms of an attack of a vascular disease such as a heart attack or a stroke. The emergency medical kit at least includes breathable oxygen in a light weight container and may in... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086553 | Fibre-reinforced pressure vessel and method of manufacturing fibre-reinforced pressure vessel The invention relates to a fibre-reinforced pressure vessel (1, 6) comprising a rigid gas- or fluid-tight body (2, 7, 13, 19) overwound with fibre filaments (3, 10, 11, 18), whereby the fibre filaments are wound such that at least a number of fi... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7066326 | Fixture box for electrical fans and connectors therefor A box for an electric fan, which can include a fan body, a wire and a connector, generally includes a plurality of first boards, second boards, and connector boards within the box. These boards can form respective containers for the fan body and respective container... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7044324 | Composite material A composite material and method of manufacture involve a mixture of an epoxy resin and a hardener being essentially free of methylenedianiline and vinylcyclohexene dioxide. A fiber reinforcement is located within the matrix. Advantageously, the matrix has a glass tr... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7032767 | Pressurized container for storing pressurized liquid and/or gaseous media, consisting of a plastic core container which is reinforced with fibre-reinforced plastics and a method for producing the same A plastic core container is reinforced with a fibre-plastic composite for storing pressurized liquid and/or gaseous media and includes one or more connecting parts located in the neck and/or base and/or cylindrical container part. At least one connecting part is con... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7032768 | Inert-metal lined steel-bodied vessel end-closure device A steel-body vessel, suitable for storing ultra-high purity gases, has a relatively inert metal lining which covers the interior surface of the steel vessel body, preventing the stored gas from making any contact and reacting with the steel vessel body. The relative... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6953129 | Pressure vessel with impact and fire resistant coating and method of making same An impact and fire resistant coating laminate is provided which serves as an outer protective coating for a pressure vessel such as a composite overwrapped vessel with a metal lining. The laminate comprises a plurality of fibers (e.g., jute twine or other, stronger ... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6938533 | Blast attenuation container A blast attenuation container, such as a litter bin or a container for storing explosive devices, is provided. The container includes an outer cover (22) defining an internal cavity and an inner receptacle (2) for containing litter or explosive devices... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6927371 | Pressure vessel with composite sleeve The vessel assembly includes a polymeric cylinder and a circular polymeric cap for the cylinder, the cylinder being closed at one end and open at the other end to receive the cap. The open end of the cylinder has a lip that is beveled inwardly from the open end, and... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6893604 | Reinforced thermoplastic storage vessel manufacture A method is disclosed for reinforcement of thin wall hollow thermoplastic storage vessels with one or more wraps of continuous fibers. This method requires thermal bonding between the reinforcement fibers and the outer surface of the thermoplastic storage vessel whi... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6651307 | Process for manufacturing a pre-stressed fiber-reinforced high pressure vessel The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of fiber-reinforced pressure vessels and the product produced therefrom. A ductile metal vessel liner, being formed with at least one nozzle, is wrapped with a first composite layer of resin-impregnat... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6565793 | Method for fabricating composite pressure vessels A process of fabricating a composite vessel includes the steps of: A) fabricating a thermoplastic liner for the vessel; B) overlaying a layer comprising fiber and a thermoplastic material (preferably by winding commingled filaments, rovings or yarns) onto... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6554939 | Container and method of forming the container An improved container is formed by attaching plates to outer side surface areas on opposite end portions of a liner with adhesive. The liner is supported for rotation about an axis which extends through the end portions of the liner and through the plates... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6491882 | High-pressure device The invention relates to a high-pressure device (1) having a cylindrical high-pressure vessel (3) and prestressing means in order to exert an axial pressure on the vessel. The vessel (3) can have been formed from a number of layers of composite material, ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6401963 | High performance, thin metal lined, composite overwrapped pressure vessel An innovative technology for composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) has been developed which significantly increases cost effectiveness, increases reliability, and reduces weight over state-of-the-art COPVs. This technology combines an innovative ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6230922 | Composite pressurized container with a plastic liner for storing gaseous media under pressure A composite pressure vessel for storing gaseous media under pressure, having a plastic liner two neck pieces arranged in the neck region, and a winding of a fiber composite material that reinforces the liner. In the neck piece that accommodates the valve ... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6227402 | Pressure container A pressure container in accordance with the invention is provided with a mouth piece having a cylindrical boss portion and a flange portion which is protruded from an outer periphery of the boss portion and a synthetic resin liner which is integrally form... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6189723 | Composite laminated transport container for liquids A composite laminated, generally cylindrical container for over-the-road transportation of liquids by truck is fabricated using a core of cellular thermoplastic expanded foam material, with an encapsulating layer adhered to each of the interior and exteri... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6176386 | Pressure-resistant vessel A wheel-shaped pressure-resistant vessel for storing gaseous, liquid or liquefied fuel and which has a substantially rigid shape. Specifically, the vessel contains a substantially continuous shell of a fiber-reinforced resin. The shell has a central openi... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6155450 | Composite shell shaped as a body of revolution The invention relates as a whole to composite structures and may be used, in particular, in the manufacture of bodies or compartments of flying vehicles used in rocketry and aeronautics. A composite shell shaped as a body of revolution comprises a load-bearing... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6145693 | Reinforced plastic container Glass fiber reinforced plastic container for liquefied petroleum gas or compressed air. The container is made of two halves, the open ends of which are conically chamfered and joined to each other by an adhesive. In each half the reinforcement is made wit... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6039827 | Method of making composite barrier can for a magnetic coupling by filament winding A composite barrier can and method of making same for use with industrial magnetic drive pumps. The barrier can is used to prevent leakage between the inner magnet assembly attached to the pump and the outer magnet assembly attached to the pump drive or m... | 03/21/2000 |
| 5979692 | Boss for composite pressure vessel having polymeric liner A boss for a pressure vessel with an outer reinforcing shell and an inner liner has a radially extending flange and a tubular neck projecting outwardly to provide a fluid communication port. The flange is embedded in and structurally integrated with the m... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5938209 | Seal system for fluid pressure vessels A seal system for a pressure vessel which includes a substantially rigid outer shell with at least one opening therein, an inner liner disposed within the outer shell against the inside surface thereof, an opening aligned with the opening of the outer she... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5875648 | Process for the manufacture of a unit containing a solid active material which can be used for producing cold, unit obtained and refrigerating device comprising this unit A method for making a unit including a pressure-sealed container (2) with at least one connecting port (3), and an active solid (1) placed in said container (2). The container (2) is formed directly on a preformed body of the active solid (1) and made of ... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5865923 | Method of fabricating a dual chamber composite pressure vessel A dual-chamber composite pressure vessel includes a first enclosure formed of a fiber reinforced resin matrix, having a hollow cylindrical central section, and first and second oblate end sections formed integrally over respective ends of the central sect... | 02/02/1999 |
