| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 220586000 | Multilayer container | 51 |
| 20090194545 | HIGH-PRESSURE HYDROGEN CONTAINER - According to the present invention, a high-pressure hydrogen container that is filled with hydrogen at high pressures, in which at least one elastomer is used as a sealing material, such elastomer having a hydrogen gas permeability coefficient or helium gas permeability coefficient of 5.0×10 | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100072209 | GAS TANK AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LINER FOR GAS TANK - A gas tank, includes: a liner; and a fiber reinforced plastic layer. A hollow portion is formed within a thickness of the liner along an axial direction of the tank. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100108691 | PRESSURE VESSELS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS AND A METHOD FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE - The invention relates to a pressure vessel consisting of a housing and an insulating layer lining the inner surface of the housing. The housing is formed from a fiber composite material which has a high mechanical and thermal resistance and the insulating layer is formed from a gas-tight silicone elastomer, with the housing and the insulating layer being bonded to each other. The invention also relates to a method for the manufacture of such pressure vessels. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20120181288 | Tank Having Integral Restraining Elements and Associated Fabrication Method - A tank and associated fabrication method are provided which may limit the damage otherwise occasioned by the impact of a ballistic projectile. The tank may include a wall assembly defined between outer and inner walls and a plurality of restraining elements that extend between the walls. The restraining elements may be formed to have a plurality of layers of material that form not only the restraining element, but also portions of the inner and/or outer walls. For example, the tank may include a plurality of cells positioned adjacent to one another with each cell forming portions of two adjacent restraining elements and portions of the inner and/or outer walls. A corresponding method for fabricating a tank including a wall assembly having a plurality of restraining elements is also provided. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20130062354 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STORING HYDROGEN FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention relates to a tank device for storing hydrogen for an aircraft. The tank device comprises an outer tank and an inner tank. The inner tank is held in the outer tank. The outer tank is arranged such that the hydrogen with first physical characteristics can be stored. The inner tank is designed such that the hydrogen with second physical characteristics can be stored. The outer tank is connected to the inner tank such that the hydrogen can be fed to the inner tank from the outer tank. The inner tank is designed such that the hydrogen with the first physical characteristics can be converted to the hydrogen with second physical characteristics. The inner tank is arranged such that the hydrogen comprising the second physical characteristics can be fed to a consumer. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20090302045 | Integrated plastic liner for propellant tanks for micro G conditions - The present invention relates to propellant tanks for space platforms, launchers and every sort of space transport craft. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100170907 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STORING HYDROGEN FOR AN AIRCRAFT - The present invention relates to a tank device for storing hydrogen for an aircraft. The tank device comprises an outer tank and an inner tank. The inner tank is held in the outer tank. The outer tank is arranged such that the hydrogen with first physical characteristics can be stored. The inner tank is designed such that the hydrogen with second physical characteristics can be stored. The outer tank is connected to the inner tank such that the hydrogen can be fed to the inner tank from the outer tank. The inner tank is designed such that the hydrogen with the first physical characteristics can be converted to the hydrogen with second physical characteristics. The inner tank is arranged such that the hydrogen comprising the second physical characteristics can be fed to a consumer. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100170906 | TANK - A tank for storing gas is provided with a dye capsule layer including capsules containing dye or with an impact recording layer formed on the outer surface of the tank body. The impact recording layer has, for example, a hear-insulating material layer formed on the outer surface of the tank body, having a heat-insulating function, and capable of holding deformation, a dye capsule layer formed on the outer surface of the heat-insulating layer and including capsules containing dye, and a dye absorbing layer formed on the outer surface of the dye capsule layer and capable of absorbing dye. By an impact, the dye released from the dye capsule layer is absorbed into a dye absorbing layer of the tank. The dye exudes on the surface of the dye absorbing layer and spreads. The degree of impact given to the tank is estimated from the degree of spread of the dye or the degree of density of the dye. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20080272130 | Conformable High-Pressure Gas Storage Vessel And Associated Methods - The technology described herein provides hydrogen storage and delivery systems, including both on-board and off board systems. Additionally, the technology provides a conformable high-pressure hydrogen storage vessel that utilizes porous hollow microspheres to store and release hydrogen. This technology still further provides a net endothermic (upon gas desorption) material inserted into and encapsulated within the porous hollow microspheres to store hydrogen, and a heat exchange system to release the stored hydrogen out of the microspheres. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090166365 | PRESSURE VESSEL - The present disclosure provides a tank for containing fluids. The tank includes an elongated hollow body having an interior and an exterior, and an integrated internal support structure disposed on the interior of the elongated hollow body. The tank includes at least one feature formed along the exterior of the elongated hollow body that is adapted to receive an external component. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090090726 | PRESSURE CONTAINER - A pressure vessel is configured such that a plurality of liners | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090289071 | Flow Through Components with an Antimicrobial Lining - This invention relates to the field of gas-containing storage vessels, and more specifically to the provision for antimicrobial surfaces within such vessels and in the connecting hardware associated with various applications of such vessels, so that microbial colonization of the interior of such vessels may be eliminated or retarded. This antimicrobial feature may result in improved safety in the use of such vessels, with reduced risk of the transmission of infection to a user. The invention further includes methods to provide gas-containing storage vessels with antimicrobial surfaces, so that microbial colonization of the interior of such vessels may be eliminated or retarded. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20080251520 | Pressure vessel - A pressure vessel capable of securely sealing a mouth ring with a liner portion, and being manufactured at low costs. A boss seal part | 10-16-2008 |
| 20100276434 | STORAGE VESSEL AND METHOD OF FORMING - A storage vessel, such as vessels used in storing high pressure gas is provided. The storage vessel includes a liner having a center portion and a first and second end dome. A first composite layer is disposed circumferentially about the center portion. A second composite layer is disposed about said first composite layer and the first and second end dome. In some embodiments, the second composite layer is formed from a knitted or braided sleeve that is tightened over the liner and first composite layer by pulling the sleeve. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20090200318 | HIGH-PRESSURE TANK - A high-pressure tank is provided capable of simply and inexpensively suppressing gas leaks under low temperature condition. The high-pressure tank | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090255939 | Gas Tank and Method for Producing the Same - According to the present invention, a gas tank having a gas-barrier inner shell and an outer shell that is formed so as to cover the inner shell and is made of a pressure-resistant FRP, such outer shell comprising reinforcing fiber bundles (A), a thermosetting resin (B), and an elastomer particles and/or thermoplastic resin particles (C), provided that elastomer particles and/or thermoplastic resin particles (C) that have been dispersed in a thermosetting resin (B) exist in reinforcing fiber bundles (A), is provided. Such gas tank is excellent in strength and heat resistance and has suppressed gas permeability. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20110220659 | LINER FOR A PRESSURE VESSEL AND METHOD - A pressure vessel for storing a fluid is disclosed. The pressure vessel including a vessel liner having a substantially smooth outer surface including a flange portion with an aperture formed therein and an end cap coupled to the vessel liner to substantially enclose the flange portion within the resultant pressure vessel. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110220661 | CLAMPED LINER-BOSS CONNECTION - A pressure vessel for storing a fluid, the pressure vessel including an annular inner boss having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface forming a passage adapted to receive a utility device therein, wherein the inner boss includes a liner channel formed intermediate the inner surface and the outer surface, a vessel liner having a portion thereof disposed in the liner channel of the inner boss, and an outer boss secured to the outer surface of the inner boss. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110210127 | EXTRUDED TUBE WELDED VESSEL LINER WITH INJECTION MOLDED END CAPS - A pressure vessel for storing a fluid is disclosed. The pressure vessel includes a vessel liner forming a hollow tube and including a plurality of layers with an aperture formed therein, wherein at least one of the layers is a barrier layer and an end cap coupled to the vessel liner, wherein the end cap has a plurality of layers, and wherein at least one of the layers of the end cap is a barrier layer. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20090071965 | Pressure container and method of producing the same - A pressure container has an inner shell with a pair of fittings and a reinforcement layer formed around the inner shell, and is configured so that a reinforcement member is attachable to the pair of fittings in a process of forming the reinforcement layer and a functional component which performs a predetermined function is also attachable to the fittings. This can allow the reinforcement member to prevent expanding deformation of the pressure container in production of the pressure container, and can ensure effective use of openings after removal of the reinforcement member. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20110108557 | PRESSURE VESSEL HAVING IMPROVED SEALING ARRANGEMENT - In a pressure vessel ( | 05-12-2011 |
| 20100181325 | END BOSS AND COMPOSITE PRESSURE VESSEL | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110101002 | MOLDING PROCESS OF LINER WITH DIVIDED BOSS ADAPTER - A boss for use with a vessel is disclosed. The boss includes a first component adapted to be formed in an opening of the vessel, wherein the first component includes a first coupling element, and a second component including a second coupling element, wherein the second coupling element engages the first coupling element to secure the second component to the first component, and wherein a liner of the vessel is disposed therebetween. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20100258573 | Pressurised Container - The invention relates to a pressurised container comprising two plastic casings ( | 10-14-2010 |
| 20090127271 | Method for Manufacturing Liner Component - A method for manufacturing a liner component includes the following five steps. First step of performing hot forging on an Al alloy material containing 0.4 to 1.2 mass % Si and 0.8 to 1.2 mass % Mg, the balance of the alloy material being Al and inevitable impurities, to thereby form a first intermediate product | 05-21-2009 |
| 20120267377 | CYLINDRICAL PRESSURE VESSEL HAVING A DEFINED LEAKAGE PATH - Cylindrical pressure vessel with an internal body enclosed by an external body, with a cylindrical section closed by end caps and with the internal body and external body kept separate from each other to avoid a transfer of shear forces, wherein at least one end cap is connected only with the external body and contacts, with an overlap section intruding into the internal body, the inside surface of the internal body, with a seal arranged in the overlap section that contacts an interior circumferential surface of the internal body, and with at least one recess serving as a defined leakage path in case of an expansion of the external body relative to the internal body being arranged on the side of the seal facing away from the interior chamber, in the interior circumferential surface of the internal body that encloses the overlap section of the end cap. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20080203101 | Gas storage tank and method of manufacturing the same - The technique of the invention manufactures a gas storage tank, which includes a gas absorbent/adsorbent and is capable of storing a high-pressure gas. The manufacturing process of a hydrogen storage tank first assembles a heat exchanger unit and packs the particles of hydrogen storage alloy into the heat exchanger unit. The manufacturing process then blocks hydrogen storage alloy filling holes used for packing the hydrogen storage alloy in the heat exchanger unit and attaches a detachable cover member to a hydrogen inlet. The manufacturing process subsequently locates the heat exchange unit filled with the hydrogen storage alloy in a cylindrical tank and narrows both ends of the tank to form joint openings. The manufacturing process then heat-treating the tank under water cooling and detaches the cover member. The manufacturing process attaches joint assemblies to the joint openings and forms a reinforcement layer around the outer circumference of the tank to complete the hydrogen storage tank. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100102067 | SEALING MATERIAL FOR HIGH-PRESSURE HYDROGEN CONTAINER, AND HIGH-PRESSURE HYDROGEN CONTAINER - According to the present invention, a sealing material for a high-pressure hydrogen container, which mainly comprises a silicone rubber composed of a dimethyl siloxane segment, a methyl vinyl siloxane segment, and a diphenyl siloxane segment, and a high-pressure hydrogen container using the sealing material are provided. In order to seal a high-pressure hydrogen container (CHG tank) system for fuel cell vehicles with an elastomer, the elastomer has (1): excellent durability in a variable pressure environment of high-pressure hydrogen; and (2): excellent sag resistance in low-temperature to high-temperature environments, and thus the significant technical objectives (1) and (2) have been achieved. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20090057319 | DIFFUSION LAYER FOR PRESSURE VESSELS - Disclosed is a vessel and a method of forming the vessel including an inner shell, an outer shell, and a diffusion layer disposed therebetween, wherein the diffusion layer facilitates the venting of a fluid from between the inner shell and the outer shell. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100230422 | Tank for High Pressure Fluids - The present invention is a tank suitable to contain high pressure fluids, especially for compressed natural gas used for automotive purposes. The tank has a discoid shape to be easily placed on board of vehicles. The tank comprises a sealed internal core and an external coating made through a twisted coats fiber wrapping of composite material with a very high mechanical tensile resistance. According to some executive variants, the tank internally comprises a reinforcing structure made up of a plurality of elements welded in contact with the internal surface of the core. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110220660 | PROCESS FOR FORMING A VESSEL - A vessel and method for forming the vessel is disclosed, the vessel having a hollow liner, at least one boss, and a filament wound outer shell, wherein at least a portion of the hollow liner if formed by at least one of an co-extrusion blow film molding process, a thermoplastic foiling process, and a coating process. | 09-15-2011 |
| 220588000 | Wound layer | 20 |
| 20110056960 | Pressurized Fluid Tank and Method and Apparatus for Producing One Such Tank | 03-10-2011 |
| 20100012664 | FRP PRESSURE VESSEL AND BOTTOM PLATE TYPE DISTRIBUTOR, FABRICATION APPARATUS AND FABRICATION METHOD OF THE SAME - A bottom plate type distributor which may be provided integrally at a internal bottom of FRP pressure vessels. The distributor is composed of a distribution plate and a bowl-shaped inlet dome. The distribution plate comprises an outlet connected to a water outlet pipe, a reinforcing structure around the outlet, a water distribution slot structure supported by the reinforcing structure, a ring structure around the water distribution slot structure, and first connecting structures on the ring structure for connecting the inlet dome. The inlet dome comprises a bowl-shaped body, a receiving structure provided on the concave surface of the bowl-shaped body for connecting said reinforcing structure, second connecting structures around the bowl-shaped body respectively connecting the first connecting structure, an inlet in the center of the bowl-shaped body which is on the same center line as the outlet; and a process hole. This invention also provides an FRP pressure vessel containing such bottom plate type distributor, its fabrication equipment and fabrication method. | 01-21-2010 |
| 220589000 | Filament layer | 18 |
| 20090200319 | Metallic liner for a fiber wrapped composite pressure vessel for compressed gas storage and transportation - A metallic liner for a composite reinforced high pressure gas cylinder is composed of a seamless metal tube contoured with a top dome and bottom dome. The liner is further composed of a seamless top metal end cap having a mating shape of the top dome and a seamless bottom metal end cap having a mating shape of the bottom dome. Alternatively, an extruded cup is shaped to a dome at the open end and one or two seamless metal end caps are used. In the method of manufacturing, the top and bottom ends of the metal tube are contoured, the end caps are produced, and one or two end caps are attached to the ends of the tube. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100237081 | INNER SHELL FOR A PRESSURE VESSEL - Disclosed is a vessel including an outer shell and an inner shell, the inner shell having spaced apart concave recesses formed therein to facilitate a thermal expansion and contraction of the inner shell to militate against failure thereof. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110042386 | PRESSURE VESSEL FOR PROPELLANTS, EXPLOSION PREVENTING METHOD OF THE SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A pressure vessel for propellants, an explosion preventing method of the same, and a manufacturing method of the same are disclosed. The pressure vessel for propellants comprises a body provided with a cylindrical portion between a forward dome and an aft dome, and has an inner space where propellants are arranged. The pressure vessel also includes an insulation layer disposed on an inner wall of the body and configured to insulate the body from the inner space when the propellants are ignited; and a nozzle mounted at the aft dome and through which combustion material from the propellants is exhausted out. The body comprises a first hybrid fiber layer which forms the cylindrical portion, the forward dome, and the aft dome, and has a mechanical property lowered at a temperature more than a specific temperature such that the forward dome and the aft dome collapse by an inner pressure when the propellants are abnormally combusted. The body further comprises a second hybrid fiber layer which forms at least a part of the cylindrical portion, and maintains its mechanical property when the propellants are abnormally combusted. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110240655 | TEMPERATURE REGULATING DEVICE FOR A PRESSURE VESSEL - A pressure vessel is disclosed, the pressure vessel having an outer shell, an inner shell, and a temperature regulating device, the temperature regulating device adapted to regulate the temperature of a fluid stored in the inner shell during operation of the pressure vessel and to minimize curing time during manufacture of the pressure vessel. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120037641 | Pressure Vessel Shear Resistant Boss and Shell Interface Element - A pressure vessel has a composite shell; a boss defining a port in the composite shell and having a neck; and an interface element disposed between the composite shell and the boss. The interface element is neither bonded to the composite shell nor to the boss, thereby allowing for movement between the interface element and the composite shell and allowing for movement between the interface element and the boss. The interface element further includes a neck disposed adjacent the neck of the boss. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20090152278 | INNER SHELL FOR A PRESSURE VESSEL - Disclosed is a vessel including an outer shell and an inner shell, the inner shell having spaced apart indentations formed therein to facilitate a thermal expansion and contraction of the inner shell to militate against failure thereof. | 06-18-2009 |
| 220590000 | With bonding material | 12 |
| 20130087567 | HIGH-PRESSURE TANK AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF HIGH-PRESSURE TANK - A high-pressure tank configured to store a fluid includes: a liner; and a fiber-reinforced resin layer configured to include a fiber and to cover surface of the liner. The liner includes: a cylindrical liner portion in a cylindrical shape; and dome liner portions in a dome shape connected with respective sides of the cylindrical liner portion, each dome liner portion being connected with the cylindrical liner portion, such that an outer surface of the dome liner portion is inclined at a predetermined angle to an outer surface of the cylindrical liner portion. The fiber-reinforced, resin layer includes a hoop layer formed on the outer surface of the cylindrical liner portion to cover the outer surface of the cylindrical liner portion and provided by hoop winding that winds the fiber substantially perpendicularly to a central axis of the cylindrical liner portion. The hoop layer is formed, such that an outer surface of the hoop layer has a smaller angle than the predetermined angle to the outer surface of the dome liner portion at a boundary between the hoop layer and the dome liner portion. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20090314785 | 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 plies. At least one of the fiber plies is a helical ply having fibers traversing the dome helically about the axis of symmetry. At least a second of the fiber plies is a braided or woven ply. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090236349 | Pressure vessel - Pressure vessel for a pressurized medium which is capable of flow, providing a first reinforcement composed of fibers which are applied as a winding and which are embedded in synthetic resin, wherein in addition to the first reinforcement, a second reinforcement is provided, wherein said second reinforcement has an elongation at fracture which is lower than that of the first reinforcement, wherein the first reinforcement, considered alone, is sufficient to entirely absorb the forces resulting from the pressure of the medium in the pressure vessel, and wherein means are provided which are suitable for indicating a fracture of the second reinforcement. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20110204063 | PRESSURE VESSEL INCLUDING CERAMIFYING POLYMER FOR IMPROVED HEAT RESISTANCE - A vessel for holding a pressurized fluid is disclosed, the vessel having a hollow inner shell formed from a moldable material and forming a cavity therein, an intermediate shell formed over the inner vessel, and an outer shell formed over said intermediate shell, said outer shell having a ceramic layer formed on an outer surface thereof. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120138616 | GAS STORAGE TANK COMPRISING A LIQUID SEALANT - One exemplary embodiment includes a gas storage tank comprising a structural outer layer, an internal liner layer, an annular boss, and a liquid sealant disposed between the overlapped section of the liner layer and the boss to provide a gas-tight seal. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20090101658 | Pressure-Resistant Body That is Supplied With Fluid - The invention relates to a pressure-resistant body ( | 04-23-2009 |
| 20110147390 | HYBRID PRESSURE VESSELS FOR HIGH PRESSURE APPLICATIONS - A pressure vessel is provided including an inner tank formed from a tank liner surrounded by a wound layer of composite filaments. A protective jacket is disposed on the inner tank that facilitates stacking and portability of the pressure vessel and helps to define an air passage for convective heat transfer between the hybrid tank and the environment. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110168726 | HYBRID PRESSURE VESSELS FOR HIGH PRESSURE APPLICATIONS - A pressure vessel is provided including an inner tank formed from a tank liner surrounded by a wound layer of composite filaments. A protective jacket is disposed on the inner tank that facilitates stacking and portability of the pressure vessel and helps to define an air passage for convective heat transfer between the hybrid tank and the environment. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20100025412 | PART MANUFACTURING METHOD, PART, AND TANK - A method for manufacturing a part having a resin-impregnated fiber layer ( | 02-04-2010 |
| 20120000916 | COMPOSITE PRESSURE VESSEL AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME - A composite pressure vessel assembly method includes fitting an end portion of a tubular member into an annular slot formed in an end cap. Sealant may be in the annular slot. The end cap includes an annular groove in an exterior surface of the end cap body portion. A first material layer is formed on an exterior surface of the tubular member. The first material layer includes a first composite material including fibers oriented circumferentially to the tubular member. A second material layer is formed on the first material layer with a portion of the second material layer being disposed into the annular groove, and includes a second composite material including fibers oriented axially to the tubular member. A third material layer is formed adjacent the second material layer and in the annular groove, and includes a third composite material including fibers having an orientation circumferential to the tubular member. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120024866 | PRESSURE VESSEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided is a toroidal pressure vessel having extremely high pressure resistance. Laminating latitudinal reinforcing fiber layers ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120234840 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PRESSURE TANK, A PRESSURE TANK AND A PRESSURE TANK GROUP - The present invention provides a method for producing a pressure tank for holding a pressurized fluid, comprising the steps of providing a shaped body; arranging one or more elements of a textile sheet material of reinforcing fibers on the shaped body; impregnating the reinforcing fibers, before or after the arrangement of the element or elements on the shaped body, with a thermosetting or thermoplastic resin; and curing the resin to form a composite fiber material surrounding the shaped body. The invention also provides a pressure tank for holding a pressurized fluid, comprising a hollow body which defines a storage space for the fluid, and a composite fiber material surrounding the hollow body which comprises one or more elements of a textile sheet material. The invention further provides a pressure tank group comprising a plurality of such pressure tanks. | 09-20-2012 |
