Liquid hydrogen storage tank with common-access tube as port for pipes into the inner vessel
Patent 7641068 Issued on January 5, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 26, 2025. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
September 26, 2025. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2959928 3155265 3156100 3309884 3364688 3441164 3698200 3905508 Cryogenic liquid container Support arrangement for a space based cryogenic vessel InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 11235031 filed on 09/26/2005US Classes:220/560.1Spaced, self-sustaining, inner and outer containersExaminersPrimary: Stashick, AnthonyAssistant: Braden, Shawn M Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesF17C 1/00F17C 3/00 F17C 13/00 AbstractA cryogenic storage tank having an insulated inner vessel disposed within an outer vessel. A common-access tube or conduit is used to route the various fluid flow lines into the interior of the inner vessel. The use of a common-access tube reduces the number of obstructions that the insulation must accommodate and facilitates the production of the storage tank.Other References
Field of SearchSpherical or oblate containerIncluding thermal insulation Spaced, self-sustaining, inner and outer containers INCLUDING MEANS FOR LIMITING THE DISCHARGE OR SPREAD OF CONTENTS THROUGH AN UNLIMITED OPENING IN THE CONTAINER STRUCTURE (E.G., DOUBLE WALL, CATCH BASIN) FOR CRYOGENIC CONTENT (E.G., LIQUEFIED GAS) Including means for withstanding or dissipating thermally induced stress (e.g., expansion joint) Expansible pleat, fold, corrugation, etc. For use with a transport vehicle (e.g., cargo ship, airplane, space vehicle) Membrane-type container Including means for reflecting heat Foam insulation | |
