Abstract

Disclosed is a sensor for monitoring a composite structure. The sensor includes multiple sensing elements of different sizes, each configured for different respective monitoring tasks. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating the sensor, designing and manufacturing the sensor, and attaching the sensor to the composite structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01L 1/16 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezoelectric devices
• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques
• G01N 29/24 - Probes
• H10N 30/06 - Forming electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals
• H10N 30/088 - Shaping or machining of piezoelectric or electrostrictive bodies by machining by cutting or dicing
• H10N 30/30 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices with mechanical input and electrical output, e.g. functioning as generators or sensors

Goods & Services

Electric power converters for engines and motors for vehicles for land, air, water and rail; powertrain and vehicle control systems, namely, electric power control for motor vehicles, and replacement parts therefor; remote and real time powertrain monitoring systems comprised of control units and electric sensors for regulating electrical motors; batteries and battery packs for vehicles; fuel management systems comprising power regulators for fuel dispensers; downloadable and recorded computer software that is an integral component of vehicles for monitoring, optimizing, operating and regulating the storage, current, and discharge of electric energy and power throughout vehicles for safety and driveability; downloadable and recorded computer software that is an integral component of vehicles in the nature of vehicle operating system software; downloadable computer software applications and mobile phone applications for monitoring levels of power and electric charge in vehicle systems and status of vehicles

Goods & Services

Fuel systems for engines for vehicles; fuel storage systems for vehicles comprising primarily fuel tanks, pressure regulators and valves, plumbing in the nature of connectors for compressed gaseous fuel, related safety devices in the nature of fire sensors, electronic control module with embedded software, electronic actuators, sensors, wiring and components; structural parts for land vehicles; caps for vehicle fuel tanks; automobile fuel tanks; aircraft fuel tank; vehicle fuel tanks; rooftop racks for vehicles

Goods & Services

Metal containers for storage and transport; metal containers for compressed gases, liquid fuels, liquids, metal tanks; steel storage tanks

Goods & Services

Pressurized composite tanks and cylinders for storage and transport; pressurized composite tanks and cylinders for compressed gases, liquid fuel or liquid gases sold empty for storage and transport; non-metal and non-paper containers for storage and transport; nonmetal and non-paper containers for compressed gases, liquid fuels, liquid gases and chemicals for storage and transport

Goods & Services

Manufacturing for others of pressure vessels and cylinders; custom manufacturing of fuel systems; custom manufacturing of hydrogen systems

Goods & Services

Receptacles and containers of metal; receptacles and containers of alloys of metal; Receptacles and containers of metal for storage and transportation; Receptacles and containers of alloys of metal for storage and transportation; Steel cylinders for compressed gas.

Abstract

Disclosed is a sensor for monitoring a composite structure. The sensor includes multiple sensing elements of different sizes, each configured for different respective monitoring tasks. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating the sensor, designing and manufacturing the sensor, and attaching the sensor to the composite structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G01L 1/16 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezoelectric devices
• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques
• G01N 29/24 - Probes
• H10N 30/06 - Forming electrodes or interconnections, e.g. leads or terminals
• H10N 30/088 - Shaping or machining of piezoelectric or electrostrictive bodies by machining by cutting or dicing
• H10N 30/30 - Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices with mechanical input and electrical output, e.g. functioning as generators or sensors

Abstract

An assembly (20) is configured for use in a system for forming filament windings (26) on a vessel (30) having a circumference and a length. The assembly (20) includes an endless belt (24) and first and second rollers (22). The endless belt (24) is configured to wrap partially around the circumference of the vessel (30) to contact and impart pressure on a filament winding (26) disposed on an outside surface of the vessel (30). The endless belt (24) moves around the first and second rollers (22). A space (44) is disposed between the first and second rollers (22) to allow a filament wind eye (32) of the system to move in a reciprocal motion along the length of the vessel (30). A method of using a machine (40) for forming filament windings (26) on a vessel (30) is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 53/60 - Winding and joining, e.g. winding spirally helically using internal forming surfaces, e.g. mandrels
• B29C 53/80 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations

Abstract

An assembly (20) is configured for use in a system for forming filament windings (26) on a vessel (30) having a circumference and a length. The assembly (20) includes an endless belt (24) and first and second rollers (22). The endless belt (24) is configured to wrap partially around the circumference of the vessel (30) to contact and impart pressure on a filament winding (26) disposed on an outside surface of the vessel (30). The endless belt (24) moves around the first and second rollers (22). A space (44) is disposed between the first and second rollers (22) to allow a filament wind eye (32) of the system to move in a reciprocal motion along the length of the vessel (30). A method of using a machine (40) for forming filament windings (26) on a vessel (30) is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 53/60 - Winding and joining, e.g. winding spirally helically using internal forming surfaces, e.g. mandrels
• B29C 53/80 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations

Abstract

An assembly is configured for use in a system for forming filament windings on a vessel having a circumference and a length. The assembly includes an endless belt and first and second rollers. The endless belt is configured to wrap partially around the circumference of the vessel to contact and impart pressure on a filament winding disposed on an outside surface of the vessel. The endless belt moves around the first and second rollers. A space is disposed between the first and second rollers to allow a filament wind eye of the system to move in a reciprocal motion along the length of the vessel. A method of using a machine for forming filament windings on a vessel having a circumference and a length is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 70/34 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or core; Shaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core and shaping or impregnating by compression
• B29C 53/56 - Winding and joining, e.g. winding spirally
• B29C 70/32 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or core; Shaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core on a rotating mould, former or core

Abstract

Disclosed is a system for monitoring a boss of a composite structure for a boss cracking event. The system includes a first sensor located on an outer surface of a neck of the boss and configured to detect first deformation data associated with the boss. The system also includes a second sensor located on the outer surface of the neck of the boss at a location diametrically opposite of the first sensor and configured to detect second deformation data associated with the boss. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the first sensor and the second sensor and configured to determine, based on the first deformation data and the second deformation data, whether a boss cracking event has occurred.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques
• G01N 29/24 - Probes

Abstract

A pressure vessel assembly incudes a pressure vessel and a gas density gauge. The pressure vessel includes a vessel wall defining an interior cavity. The gas density gauge includes a parallel plate capacitor having a pair of plates. Opposing surfaces of the plates are separated by a distance across an open gap. A capacitance of the capacitor is related to a density of a gas within the open gap.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01F 23/263 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors
• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment

Abstract

dd) across an open gap (44). A capacitance of the capacitor is related to a density of a gas within the open gap.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment

Abstract

A pressure vessel assembly (28) includes a pressure vessel (10) and a gas density gauge (30). The pressure vessel includes a vessel wall (15) defining an interior cavity (17). The gas density gauge includes a parallel plate capacitor (32) having a pair of plates (34 and 36). Opposing surfaces (38 and 40) of the plates are separated by a distance (d) across an open gap (44). A capacitance of the capacitor is related to a density of a gas within the open gap.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
• G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materials; Analysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
• G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitance; Measuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance method; Measuring loss factor; Measuring dielectric constants

Abstract

A sensor mounting assembly is configured for use with a vessel arrangement including at least four vessels. The assembly includes first and second elongated frame members, first and second rollers, and first and second sensors. The first sensor is attached to the first elongated frame member and is configured to contact the surface of the first vessel upon actuation in a first direction. The second sensor is attached to the second elongated frame member and is configured to contact the surface of the second vessel upon actuation in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. This disclosure also describes a method of mounting at least six sensors for use with a vessel arrangement including at least four vessels, the vessel arrangement disposed in a container in a two-by-two stacked configuration having a central space.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels
• F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
• G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrument; Supports specially adapted for a set of instruments

Abstract

A sensor mounting assembly is configured for use with a vessel arrangement including at least four vessels. The assembly includes first and second elongated frame members, first and second rollers, and first and second sensors. The first sensor is attached to the first elongated frame member and is configured to contact the surface of the first vessel upon actuation in a first direction. The second sensor is attached to the second elongated frame member and is configured to contact the surface of the second vessel upon actuation in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. This disclosure also describes a method of mounting at least six sensors for use with a vessel arrangement including at least four vessels, the vessel arrangement disposed in a container in a two-by-two stacked configuration having a central space.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels
• F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
• G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrument; Supports specially adapted for a set of instruments

Goods & Services

Sensors used for inspecting structural integrity of cylinders for compressed gas or liquids; Surveying, measuring, detecting, testing, inspecting apparatus and instruments for use on cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, namely, ultrasonic equipment and acoustic emissions testing equipment used to measure, detect, test, and inspect cylinders for flaws and damage

Abstract

Disclosed is a sensor for monitoring a composite structure. The sensor includes multiple sensing elements of different sizes, each configured for different respective monitoring tasks. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating the sensor, designing and manufacturing the sensor, and attaching the sensor to the composite structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 5/00 - Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges or aircraft wings
• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques

Abstract

Disclosed is a sensor for monitoring a composite structure. The sensor includes multiple sensing elements of different sizes, each configured for different respective monitoring tasks. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating the sensor, designing and manufacturing the sensor, and attaching the sensor to the composite structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 5/00 - Investigating the elasticity of structures, e.g. deflection of bridges or aircraft wings
• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus for monitoring a cylinder. The system includes a plurality of sensors connected to the cylinder and configured to detect deformation data associated with the cylinder. The system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors. The controller is configured to determine a damage value based on the detected deformation data when the cylinder endures impact damage. The controller is configured to communicate a notification when the damage value exceeds an impact damage threshold. The system includes a filling controller communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors. The filling controller is configured to control a valve for filling the cylinder with a fluid. The filling controller is configured to detect damage to the cylinder above a specified threshold as the cylinder is filled with the fluid. The filling controller is configured to automatically perform a safety action when the damage to the cylinder is detected.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

Disclosed is a sensor for monitoring a composite structure. The sensor includes multiple sensing elements of different sizes, each configured for different respective monitoring tasks. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating the sensor, designing and manufacturing the sensor, and attaching the sensor to the composite structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• H01L 41/338 - Shaping or machining of piezo-electric or electrostrictive bodies by machining by cutting or dicing
• H01L 41/29 - Forming electrodes, leads or terminal arrangements
• H01L 41/113 - Piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements with mechanical input and electrical output
• G01L 1/16 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezoelectric devices

Goods & Services

Waste recycling services and destruction of waste, the waste being fuel and battery storage systems, including fuel cylinders and batteries used therein; Recycling services for fuel and battery storage systems Retail store services for parts for fuel and battery storage systems for vehicles for land, air, water, or rail; Retail store services for spare parts and accessories for vehicles for land, air, water, or rail; Retail store services for pre-owned fuel and battery storage systems for vehicles for land, air, water, or rail Vehicle fuel system installation, maintenance, repair, replacement; technical support services, namely, providing technical advice in the field of vehicle fuel system installation, repair, and maintenance; original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support services for land, air, and water vehicles, namely, installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, hydrogen, electric power, and propane systems; Refurbishment services for fuel and battery storage systems for vehicles for land, air, water, or rail Training services for installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of vehicle power systems and distribution of training materials, including documentation for installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of vehicle power systems in connection therewith Damage inspection services for fuel and battery storage systems for vehicles for land, air, water, or rail; Product safety testing of pressure vessels Safety inspection services for fuel and battery storage systems for vehicles for land, air, water, or rail

Goods & Services

(1) Retail services for parts for fuel and battery storage systems for vehicles for land, air, water, or rail; Retail services for spare parts and accessories for vehicles for land, air, water, or rail; Retail services for pre-owned fuel and battery storage systems for vehicles for land, air, water, or rail (2) Vehicle fuel system installation, maintenance, repair, replacement; technical support services, namely, providing technical advice in the field of vehicle fuel system installation repair and maintenance; and, OEM support services, namely, for installing maintaining, repairing, replacing and supporting compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, hydrogen, electric vehicle, and propane systems; Refurbishment services for fuel and battery storage systems for vehicles for land, air, water, or rail (3) Waste recycling services and destruction of waste, the waste being fuel and battery storage systems, including fuel cylinders and batteries used therein; Recycling services for fuel and battery storage systems (4) Training services for installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of vehicle power systems and distribution of training materials, including documentation for installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of vehicle power systems in connection therewith (5) Inspection services for fuel and battery storage systems for vehicles for land, air, water, or rail; Product safety testing of pressure vessels

Goods & Services

Industrial chemicals; hydrogen. Common metals and their alloys; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; metal materials for railways; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal high-pressure and low-pressure tanks, high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders and high-pressure and low-pressure tanks; metal valves for water pipes; metal valves for high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, and high and low pressure tanks; metal containers, cylinders, tanks and containers for storage or transport; ores; metal containers, cylinders, tanks and containers, metal, for fuel, chemicals, compressed gases and liquids. Fuel systems for engines for vehicles for land, air, water or rail; powertrains, including engines and motors, for vehicles for air or water; valves [parts of machines], valves for fuel systems for engines for vehicles for land, water or air, valves for powertrains, including engines and motors, for vehicles for air or water. Fuel tanks for land vehicles; fuel tanks for vehicles; automatic roof containers; storage containers adapted for use in vehicles; vehicles; vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; electric vehicles and electric vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; fuel tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, air, water or rail; containers, cylinders and tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; roofing containers for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; cantilever ship support; aircraft chassis; oil tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; storage containers adapted for use in vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; fuel systems for motor vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; powertrains for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on railways; powertrains, including engines and engines, for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; vehicle electrification and connection products for land vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; valves for fuel systems for motor vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; valves for powertrains for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or railways; valves for powertrains, including valves for engines and engines for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or railways; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. High-pressure and low-pressure containers, not of metal; high pressure and low pressure cylinders not of metal; high pressure and low pressure containers not of metal; high pressure and low pressure tanks not of metal; containers, cylinders, containers and tanks, not of metal for storage, transport; high-pressure and low-pressure containers, cylinders, containers and tanks, not of metal for storage and transport; containers, cylinders, containers and tanks, not of metal, for fuel, gases, liquids, air and chemicals; high-pressure and low-pressure containers, cylinders, containers and tanks, not of metal, for liquid fuels, gases, liquids, air and chemicals; composting containers not of metal. Construction services of composite products and fuel systems; installation and repair services of composite products and fuel systems; maintenance services of composite products and fuel systems; replacement services of composite products and fuel systems; vehicle fuel system installation, maintenance, repair, replacement; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of computer hardware maintenance featuring vehicle fuel system installations repair and maintenance; oem (original equipment manufacturer) support services, namely, for installing maintaining, repairing, replacing and supporting compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, hydrogen and compressed industrial gas fuel systems. Processing of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, fiberglass, fiber reinforcing fabrics, carbon fiber reinforcing fabrics, hybrid fiber reinforcing fabrics; processing of materials for production of high-pressure and low-pressure containers, high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders and high-pressure and low-pressure containers for gas, liquids, air and chemicals; production of valves and valve accessories; custom tailoring of metal products; soldering; metal processing; heat treatment of metals; heat treatment of pipes and tubes of metal; brazing of metal; hardening of metal; stamping [press].

Goods & Services

Industrial chemicals; hydrogen. Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor fuel) and illuminates; candles and wicks for lighting; liquefied gases; fuel gases. Common metals and their alloys; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; metal materials for railway; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; safes; metal high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, high and low pressure tanks; metal valves for water pipes; metal vavles for high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, and high and low pressure tanks; ores; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal; containers, cylinders and tanks of alloys of metal; containers and cylinders of metal and also their alloys for transport; containers and cylinders of metal and also their alloys for storage; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; containers, cylinders and tanks of alloys of metal for gasses, liquids, air or chemicals. Fuel systems for engines for vehicles for land, air, water or rail; powertrains, including engines and motors, for vehicles for air or water; vavles [parts of machines], vavles for fuel systems for engines for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, vavles for powertrains, including engines and motors, for vehicles for air and water. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel tanks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles; containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; rooftop racks for vehicles; rooftop racks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; fuel storage systems for vehicles; fuel storage systems for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; spare parts and accessories for vehicles; spare parts and accessories for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; vehicles; vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; electric vehicles and electric vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; fuel tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, air, water or rail; containers, cylinders and tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; roofing containers for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; cantilever ship support; aircraft chassis; oil tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; storage containers adapted for use in vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; fuel systems for motor vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; powertrains for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on railways; powertrains, including engines and engines for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; vehicle electrification and connection products for land vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railway; vavles for fuel systems for motor vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; valves for powertrains for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on railways; vavles for powertrains, including vavles for engines and engines for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica; rubber valves; plastics in extruded form; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal; fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; glass fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; carbon fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; hybrid fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; glass fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; carbon fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; hybrid fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; plastic fibers; carbon fibers; hybrid fibers; aramid fibers, not for textile use. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal; reinforcing materials, not of metal for building; glass fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; carbon fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; hybrid fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; building materials made of composite materials. Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, cylinders, tanks, valves, high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these material or of plastic; containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials; high and low pressure tanks not of metal; high and low pressure cylinders not of metal; high and low pressure containers not of metal; high and low pressure containers of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure cylinders of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure receptacles of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure tanks of composite for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals, valves, not of metal [other than machine parts] composting receptacles of not of metal. Retail and wholesale related to semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials; online retail and wholesale related to semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials; retail and wholesale of containers, cylinders and tanks of metal as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale of high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale of valves, spare parts to valves, accessories and fittings to valves; retail and wholesale of fuel tanks for vehicles, fuel tanks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles, containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale of rooftop racks for vehicles, rooftop racks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale of fuel storage systems for vehicles, fuel storage systems for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, spare parts and accessories for vehicles, spare parts and accessories for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water. Construction services of composite products and fuel systems; installation and repair services of composite products and fuel systems; maintenance services of composite products and fuel systems; replacement services of composite products and fuel systems; vehicle fuel system installation, maintenance, repair, replacement; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of computer hardware maintenance featuring vehicle fuel system installation repair and maintenance; oem (original equipment manufacturer) support services, namely, for installing maintaining, repairing, replacing and supporting compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, hydrogen and compressed industrial gas fuel systems. Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement; air transportation of goods; truck transport; railway transportation of goods; cargo ship transport; merchandise packaging; packaging of articles for transportation; physical storage of receptacles, cylinders, containers and tanks of metal for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals; physical storage of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals. Treatment of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, glass fiber, and fiber reinforcement materials, carbon fiber reinforcement materials, hybrid fiber reinforcement materials; treatment of materials for the manufacture of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and receptacles for gas, fluids, air and chemicals; manufacture of valves and equipment for valves; custom manufacturing of fuel systems; custom manufacturing of hydrogen systems; custom manufacturing of vehicles, components and accessories; manufacturing for others of pressure vessels and cylinders. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

Abstract

A mount is configured for attachment to a neck of a pressure vessel that has a body having a height and width. The mount includes a central plate, and first and second flanges. The central plate has a height and width, both of which are approximately equal to or less than the respective height and width of the pressure vessel body, and an aperture. The first and second flanges are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate, respectively, are oriented substantially perpendicular to the central plate, and are configured to extend toward the body. The central plate has a cut-out portion that borders at least one of the first and second flanges.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 1/00 - Frames or casings of engines, machines, or apparatus; Frames serving as machinery beds
• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Goods & Services

(1) Industrial chemicals; hydrogen. (2) Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor fuel) and illuminates; candles and wicks for lighting; liquefied gases; fuel gases. (3) Common metals and their alloys; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; metal materials for railway; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; safes; metal high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, high and low pressure tanks; metal valves for water pipes; metal vavles for high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, and high and low pressure tanks; ores; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal; containers, cylinders and tanks of alloys of metal; containers and cylinders of metal and also their alloys for transport; containers and cylinders of metal and also their alloys for storage; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; containers, cylinders and tanks of alloys of metal for gasses, liquids, air or chemicals. (4) Fuel systems for engines for vehicles for land, air, water or rail; powertrains, including engines and motors, for vehicles for air or water; vavles [parts of machines], vavles for fuel systems for engines for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, vavles for powertrains, including engines and motors, for vehicles for air and water. (5) Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel tanks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles; containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; rooftop racks for vehicles; rooftop racks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; fuel storage systems for vehicles; fuel storage systems for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; spare parts and accessories for vehicles; spare parts and accessories for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water (6) Vehicles; vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; electric vehicles and electric vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; fuel tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, air, water or rail; containers, cylinders and tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; roofing containers for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; cantilever ship support; aircraft chassis; oil tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; storage containers adapted for use in vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; fuel systems for motor vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; powertrains for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on railways; powertrains, including engines and engines for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; vehicle electrification and connection products for land vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railway; vavles for fuel systems for motor vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; valves for powertrains for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on railways; vavles for powertrains, including vavles for engines and engines for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. (7) Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica; rubber valves; plastics in extruded form; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal; fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; glass fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; carbon fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; hybrid fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; glass fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; carbon fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; hybrid fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; plastic fibers; carbon fibers; hybrid fibers; aramid fibers, not for textile use. (8) Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal; reinforcing materials, not of metal for building; glass fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; carbon fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; hybrid fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; building materials made of composite materials. (9) Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, cylinders, tanks, valves, high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these material or of plastic; containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials; high and low pressure tanks not of metal; high and low pressure cylinders not of metal; high and low pressure containers not of metal; high and low pressure containers of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure cylinders of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure receptacles of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure tanks of composite for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals, valves, not of metal [other than machine parts] composting receptacles of not of metal. (1) Retail and wholesale related to semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials; online retail and wholesale related to semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials; retail and wholesale of containers, cylinders and tanks of metal as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale of high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale of valves, spare parts to valves, accessories and fittings to valves; retail and wholesale of fuel tanks for vehicles, fuel tanks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles, containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale of rooftop racks for vehicles, rooftop racks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale of fuel storage systems for vehicles, fuel storage systems for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, spare parts and accessories for vehicles, spare parts and accessories for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water. (2) Construction services of composite products and fuel systems; installation and repair services of composite products and fuel systems; maintenance services of composite products and fuel systems; replacement services of composite products and fuel systems; vehicle fuel system installation, maintenance, repair, replacement; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of computer hardware maintenance featuring vehicle fuel system installation repair and maintenance; oem (original equipment manufacturer) support services, namely, for installing maintaining, repairing, replacing and supporting compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, hydrogen and compressed industrial gas fuel systems. (3) Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement; air transportation of goods; truck transport; railway transportation of goods; cargo ship transport; merchandise packaging; packaging of articles for transportation; physical storage of receptacles, cylinders, containers and tanks of metal for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals; physical storage of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals. (4) Treatment of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, glass fiber, and fiber reinforcement materials, carbon fiber reinforcement materials, hybrid fiber reinforcement materials; treatment of materials for the manufacture of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and receptacles for gas, fluids, air and chemicals; manufacture of valves and equipment for valves; custom manufacturing of fuel systems; custom manufacturing of hydrogen systems; custom manufacturing of vehicles, components and accessories; manufacturing for others of pressure vessels and cylinders. (5) Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

Goods & Services

Processing of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, fiberglass, fiber reinforcing fabrics, carbon fiber reinforcing fabrics, hybrid fiber reinforcing fabrics, namely, custom additive manufacturing for others; Processing of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, fiberglass, fiber reinforcing fabrics, carbon fiber reinforcing fabrics, hybrid fiber reinforcing fabrics, namely, custom commercial manufacturing for others; Processing of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, fiberglass, fiber reinforcing fabrics, carbon fiber reinforcing fabrics, hybrid fiber reinforcing fabrics, namely, custom manufacturing of non-metal products, namely non-metal containers for transport, non-metal containers for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, non-metal valves for containers, high and low pressure containers for transport, not of metal, high and low pressure non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty; processing of materials for production of high-pressure and low-pressure containers, high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders and high-pressure and low-pressure containers for gas, liquids, air and chemicals, namely, processing of plastics; production of valves; custom manufacturing of metal products, namely, metal containers for transport, metal containers for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, metal valves for containers, high and low pressure containers for transport, made of metal, high and low pressure metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty; soldering; heat treatment of metals; heat treatment of pipes and tubes of metal; brazing of metal; hardening of metal Industrial chemicals; hydrogen Non-mineral oils and greases for industrial purposes not for fuel; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels and illuminates, namely, motor fuel, bioethanol, methanol; candles and wicks for lighting; liquefied petroleum gases; fuel gases Common metals and their alloys; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; metal high-pressure and low-pressure tanks, metal high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders and metal high-pressure and low-pressure tanks, for fuel, chemicals, compressed gases and liquids, sold empty; metal valves for water pipes; metal valves for high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, and high and low pressure tanks; metal containers, cylinders, and tanks for storage or transport of goods; metal containers for compressed gaseous fuels, natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen Fuel injection systems for engines for land, air, water or rail; valves being parts of machines Fuel tanks for land vehicles; fuel tanks for vehicles; vehicles for land, air, water or rail, namely, automobiles, trucks, buses, aircraft, space craft, water craft in the nature of boats, cargo ships, cargo vessels, tankers, boats, and locomotives; electric vehicles, namely, automobiles, trucks, buses, aircraft, space craft, water craft in the nature of boats, cargo ships, cargo vessels, tankers, boats, and locomotives; fuel tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, air, water or rail; roofing containers for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway, namely, automobile roof containers; structural parts for ships in the nature of cantilever ship support; aircraft chassis; Powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail comprised clutch, transmission, drive shaft, and differential; Power conversion accessories for powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail; Powertrain and vehicle control systems; Vehicle electrification and connectivity products for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, namely, electrified powertrain systems comprised primarily of an electric motor for vehicles, motor drive, thermal management, battery pack, power converters, wireless communication devices for data transmission, and electronic control apparatus for controlling the foregoing powertrain system components and for controlling electrical components in vehicles Gutta-percha, asbestos, mica; rubber valves; plastics in extruded form used in production; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal; fiber reinforcement materials not of metal for pipes; glass fiber reinforcement materials not of metal for pipes; carbon fiber reinforcement materials not of metal for pipes; hybrid fiber reinforcement materials not of metal for pipes; plastic fibers, other than for textile use; carbon fibers, other than for textile use; hybrid fibers of glass and carbon, other than for textile use; aramid fibers, not for textile use Non-metal building materials, namely, composite panels, fiberglass, hybrid fiber boards, wall stabilizers formed of carbon fibers, plastic fibers; non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal; reinforcing materials, not of metal for building non-metal containers for transport, non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, non-metal valves for containers, high and low pressure containers for transport, not of metal, high and low pressure non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, all being made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials or of plastic; storage tanks and high and low pressure storage tanks of wood and plastic; containers and cylinders of composite materials, namely, non-metal and non-paper storage containers and non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty; high and low pressure non-metal and non-paper containers of composite materials for storage and transport of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure non-metal cylinders of composite materials for storage of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals, sold empty; high and low pressure receptacles in the nature of non-metal and non-paper containers of composite materials for storage and transport of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high- and low-pressure tanks of composite materials, namely, wood and plastic, for storage of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals Retail and wholesale store services featuring containers, cylinders and tanks of metal as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale store services featuring high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale store services featuring valves, spare parts to valves, accessories and fittings to valves; retail and wholesale store services featuring fuel tanks for vehicles, fuel tanks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles, containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale store services featuring rooftop racks for vehicles, rooftop racks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale store services featuring rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale store services featuring fuel storage systems for vehicles, fuel storage systems for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, spare parts and accessories for vehicles, spare parts and accessories for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water Construction services of fuel systems; construction services using composite products, namely, plastic, metal, rubber, fiberglass, fiber reinforcing fabrics, carbon fiber reinforcing fabrics, hybrid fiber reinforcing fabrics; installation and repair services of fuel systems; maintenance services of fuel systems; replacement services of fuel systems; vehicle fuel system installation, maintenance, repair, replacement; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of computer hardware maintenance featuring vehicle fuel system installations repair and maintenance; oem (original equipment manufacturer) support services, namely, for installing maintaining, repairing, replacing and supporting compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, hydrogen and compressed industrial gas fuel systems Transport by land, sea, and air; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement; air transportation of goods; truck transport; railway transportation of goods; cargo ship transport; merchandise packaging for others; packaging of articles for transportation; physical storage of receptacles, cylinders, containers and tanks of metal for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals; physical storage of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals design and development of computer hardware and software

Goods & Services

(1) Hydrogen. (2) Common metals and their alloys; transportable metal fueling stations; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware, namely, nuts, bolts, screws; metal high-pressure and low-pressure containers, high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders and high-pressure and low-pressure tanks sold empty; metal valves for water pipes; metal valves for use on high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, and high and low pressure tanks for gas; metal containers, cylinders, tanks and containers for storage or transport; ores; metal containers, cylinders, tanks and containers, metal, for fuel, chemicals, compressed gases and liquids. (3) Fuel systems for engines consisting of pressure regulator valves, fuel tanks, hoses, and lines for use on engines for land vehicles; valves being parts of machines. (4) Fuel tanks for land vehicles; fuel tanks for vehicles; automatic roof containers; storage containers adapted for use in vehicles. (5) Vehicles, namely, cars, trucks, lorries, busses and motorcycles; electric vehicles, namely, cars, trucks, lorries, busses and motorcycles; fuel tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, air, water or rail; containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles for fuel and gas; containers, cylinders and tanks for fuel, gas and as part of fuel systems used on airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones; roofing containers for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; cantilever ship support; aircraft chassis; oil tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; storage containers adapted for use in vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; fuel storage systems for vehicles, namely, fuel tanks and gas tanks; fuel storage systems, namely, fuel storage tanks for airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones; powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, namely, engines and motors, transmissions, drive shafts, and axles for land, air, water, and rail vehicles; vehicle electrification and connectivity products for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, namely, electrified powertrain systems comprised primarily of an electric motor for vehicles, motor drive, thermal management; valves for fuel systems for motor vehicles for use on land, in the air, in water or on railways; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. (6) Non-metal high-pressure and low-pressure containers, non-metal high pressure and low pressure cylinders, and non-metal high pressure and low pressure tanks sold empty; containers, cylinders, containers and tanks, not of metal for storage, transport; high-pressure and low-pressure containers, cylinders, containers and tanks, not of metal for storage and transport; containers, cylinders, containers and tanks, not of metal, for fuel, gases, liquids, air and chemicals; high-pressure and low-pressure containers, cylinders, containers and tanks, not of metal, for liquid fuels, gases, liquids, air and chemicals; composting containers not of metal. (1) Construction of composite high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; construction of fuel systems for machines, vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; installation and repair services of composite high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; installation and repair services of fuel systems for machines, vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; maintenance services of composite high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; maintenance services of fuel systems for machines, vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; replacement services of composite high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; replacement services of fuel systems for machines, vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway; vehicle fuel system installation, maintenance, repair, replacement; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of computer hardware maintenance featuring vehicle fuel system installations repair and maintenance; oem (original equipment manufacturer) support services, namely, for installing maintaining, repairing, replacing and supporting compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, hydrogen and compressed industrial gas fuel systems. (2) Processing of composite plastic, metal, rubber, glass fiber, fiber reinforcement fabrics, carbon fiber reinforcement fabrics, hybrid fiber reinforcement fabrics; processing of materials for production of high-pressure and low-pressure containers, high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders and high-pressure and low-pressure containers for gas, liquids, air and chemicals; manufacture of valves and equipment for valves; custom tailoring of metal products; soldering; metal processing, namely, metal casting services; heat treatment of metals; heat treatment of pipes and tubes of metal; brazing of metal; hardening of metal; metal stamping.

Goods & Services

Industrial chemicals; hydrogen Common metals and their alloys; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; metal high-pressure and low-pressure tanks, metal high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders and metal high-pressure and low-pressure tanks, for fuel, chemicals, compressed gases and liquids, sold empty; metal valves for water pipes; metal valves for high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, and high and low pressure tanks; metal containers, cylinders, and tanks for storage or transport of goods; metal containers for compressed gaseous fuels, natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen Fuel injection systems for engines for land, air, water or rail; valves being parts of machines Fuel tanks for land vehicles; fuel tanks for vehicles; vehicles for land, air, water or rail, namely, automobiles, trucks, buses, aircraft, space craft, water craft in the nature of boats, cargo ships, cargo vessels, tankers, boats, and locomotives; electric vehicles, namely, automobiles, trucks, buses, aircraft, space craft, water craft in the nature of boats, cargo ships, cargo vessels, tankers, boats, and locomotives; fuel tanks for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, air, water or rail; roofing containers for vehicles and vehicles for use on land, in the air, in the water or on the railway, namely, automobile roof containers; structural parts for ships in the nature of cantilever ship support; aircraft chassis; Powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail comprised clutch, transmission, drive shaft, and differential; Power conversion accessories for powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail; Powertrain and vehicle control systems; Vehicle electrification and connectivity products for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, namely, electrified powertrain systems comprised primarily of an electric motor for vehicles, motor drive, thermal management, battery pack, power converters, wireless communication devices for data transmission, and electronic control apparatus for controlling the foregoing powertrain system components and for controlling electrical components in vehicles non-metal containers for transport, non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, non-metal valves for containers, high and low pressure containers for transport, not of metal, high and low pressure non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, all being made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials or of plastic; storage tanks and high and low pressure storage tanks of wood and plastic; containers and cylinders of composite materials, namely, non-metal and non-paper storage containers and non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty; high and low pressure non-metal and non-paper containers of composite materials for storage and transport of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure non-metal cylinders of composite materials for storage of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals, sold empty; high and low pressure receptacles in the nature of non-metal and non-paper containers of composite materials for storage and transport of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high- and low-pressure tanks of composite materials, namely, wood and plastic, for storage of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals Construction services of fuel systems; construction services using composite products, namely, plastic, metal, rubber, fiberglass, fiber reinforcing fabrics, carbon fiber reinforcing fabrics, hybrid fiber reinforcing fabrics; installation and repair services of fuel systems; maintenance services of fuel systems; replacement services of fuel systems; vehicle fuel system installation, maintenance, repair, replacement; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of computer hardware maintenance featuring vehicle fuel system installations repair and maintenance; oem (original equipment manufacturer) support services, namely, for installing maintaining, repairing, replacing and supporting compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, hydrogen and compressed industrial gas fuel systems Processing of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, fiberglass, fiber reinforcing fabrics, carbon fiber reinforcing fabrics, hybrid fiber reinforcing fabrics, namely, custom additive manufacturing for others; Processing of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, fiberglass, fiber reinforcing fabrics, carbon fiber reinforcing fabrics, hybrid fiber reinforcing fabrics, namely, custom commercial manufacturing for others; Processing of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, fiberglass, fiber reinforcing fabrics, carbon fiber reinforcing fabrics, hybrid fiber reinforcing fabrics, namely, custom manufacturing of non-metal products, namely non-metal containers for transport, non-metal containers for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, non-metal valves for containers, high and low pressure containers for transport, not of metal, high and low pressure non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty; processing of materials for production of high-pressure and low-pressure containers, high-pressure and low-pressure cylinders and high-pressure and low-pressure containers for gas, liquids, air and chemicals, namely, processing of plastics; production of valves; custom manufacturing of metal products, namely, metal containers for transport, metal containers for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, metal valves for containers, high and low pressure containers for transport, made of metal, high and low pressure metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty; soldering; heat treatment of metals; heat treatment of pipes and tubes of metal; brazing of metal; hardening of metal

Abstract

A system includes a first valve fluidly connected to a first vessel and a second valve fluidly connected to a second vessel. The first valve includes a body and a piston. The body includes first and second ports and a bore having a longitudinal axis. The first port is in communication with the bore and an interior of the first vessel. The second port is in communication with the bore, the second valve, and an atmosphere exterior to the first vessel. The piston is movable along the longitudinal axis of the bore. A first position of the piston blocks the first port; a second position of the piston allows fluid communication between the first and second ports. The first valve is configured so that fluid pressure from the second valve, communicating through the second port, urges the piston to the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 17/38 - Safety valves; Equalising valves actuated in consequence of extraneous circumstances, e.g. shock, change of position of excessive temperature
• G05D 16/18 - Control of fluid pressure with auxiliary non-electric power derived from an external source
• F16K 31/00 - Operating means; Releasing devices

Abstract

A sensor mounting assembly is configured for use with a vessel arrangement including at least four vessels. The assembly includes first and second elongated frame members, first and second rollers, and first and second sensors. The first sensor is attached to the first elongated frame member and is configured to contact the surface of the first vessel upon actuation in a first direction. The second sensor is attached to the second elongated frame member and is configured to contact the surface of the second vessel upon actuation in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. This disclosure also describes a method of mounting at least six sensors for use with a vessel arrangement including at least four vessels, the vessel arrangement disposed in a container in a two-by-two stacked configuration having a central space.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels
• F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
• G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrument; Supports specially adapted for a set of instruments

Goods & Services

Caissons [vehicles]; trailers [vehicles]; components for the outer bodies of vehicles; camping cars; undercarts for vehicles; vehicles fitted with living accommodation; mobile homes [caravans]; vehicles for use on land; vehicles; electric bicycles; truck campers [recreational vehicles]; vehicles for locomotion by land, air, water or rail; protective interiors for vehicles; trailer chassis for vehicles; self-propelled electric vehicle; radiator grilles for vehicles; electric vehicles; caravans; automobiles and structural parts therefor; parts and fittings for vehicles; camper vans; vans [vehicles]. Service stations for the maintenance of vehicles; charging of electric vehicles; vehicle maintenance; vehicle maintenance and repair; service stations for the repair of vehicles; maintenance, servicing and repair of vehicles; automobile repair; assembly [installation] of parts for vehicles; assembly [installation] of accessories for vehicles; maintenance and repair of electric vehicles. Towing of motor vehicles; rental of moving vans; car transport; car rental; transport of travellers; travel tour operating and organising; packaging and storage of goods; arranging the escorting of travellers; rental of parking places and garages for vehicles; despatch of goods; rental of motor homes; transport; transport of people by land; rental of recreational vehicles; escorting of travellers; travel agents services for arranging travel; vehicle rental; organizing and arranging travel; forwarding of goods.

Abstract

Provided herein are systems and methods for real time processing of signals from an array of transducers for detecting transient elastic waves originating from unknown locations in a body, which may propagate in a dispersive fashion. The systems and methods allow real time combination and analysis of signals, including decisions regarding storage as new data is received. The methods described herein include designing arrays of detectors and methods for processing signals in real time given the constraints of the body under test determining whether to store the set of information while a new set of information is received for processing within a real time environment. The methods described herein include methods which result in the determination or small time shifts which place all signals into a coherent time base which are then combined achieving a composite waveform that possesses an increased signal-to-noise ratio over any single element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/44 - Processing the detected response signal
• G01N 29/38 - Detecting the response signal by time filtering, e.g. using time gates
• G01N 29/50 - Processing the detected response signal using auto-correlation techniques or cross-correlation techniques
• G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object - Details providing acoustic coupling
• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques

Abstract

A system and method of predicting impending failure of a pressure vessel include a pressure vessel, a fluid source, a line coupled to the pressure vessel and to the fluid source, an apparatus, a sensor and a controller. The apparatus includes a conduit and a containment structure. The containment structure includes a cavity separated from an interior of the conduit by a portion of a conduit wall of the conduit. The sensor is configured to determine a value of a physical property in the cavity. The controller is in signal communication with the sensor and configured to detect a change in the value. The method includes determining a first value of a physical property in the cavity, experiencing a failure of the conduit wall, determining a second value of the physical property in the cavity, and detecting a difference between the first and second values.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
• F16L 58/00 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation
• F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear
• F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining
• G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures
• F15B 1/08 - Accumulators using a gas cushion; Gas charging devices; Indicators or floats therefor
• G01D 3/08 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group with provision for safeguarding the apparatus, e.g. against abnormal operation, against breakdown
• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques
• G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object - Details
• G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
• F16L 9/18 - Double-walled pipes; Multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
• F16L 39/00 - Joints or fittings for double-walled or multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
• F16L 41/02 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted

Abstract

A boss assembly for a pressure vessel includes a boss, a fitting, a first seal and a second seal. The boss includes a bore with an inner surface and a first stop feature. The fitting is configured for at least partial insertion into the boss to prevent fluid communication between an interior and an exterior of the pressure vessel, the fitting including an outer surface and a second stop feature. Each of the first and second seals is positioned along the outer surface. The fitting is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the first seal is sealingly engaged between the inner and outer surfaces and the second seal is not sealingly engaged therebetween. In the second position, the first seal is not sealingly engaged between the inner and outer surfaces, the second seal is sealingly engaged, and the first and second stop features mutually contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
• F17C 13/06 - Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member

Abstract

A boss configured for attachment to a pressure vessel includes a first bore therein and a bearing disposed at least partially within the first bore. A system for supporting a pressure vessel on a vessel mount includes a boss, a bearing, and an attachment element. The boss is attached to the pressure vessel and has a first bore therein. The bearing is disposed at least partially within the first bore and has a second bore therethrough. The attachment element is configured to be affixed to the vessel mount, wherein a portion of the attachment element extends through the second bore and is slidable within the first and second bores substantially along a longitudinal axis of the pressure vessel. A method is described for supporting a pressure vessel on a vessel mount.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels
• F16C 11/06 - Ball-joints; Other joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
• F16C 23/04 - Sliding-contact bearings self-adjusting
• F16C 35/02 - Rigid support of bearing units; Housings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of sliding-contact bearings

Abstract

A boss includes a neck and a flange that extends radially outward from the neck. The neck includes a bore therethrough with a longitudinal axis. The flange includes an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a peripheral surface at a farthest extent from the longitudinal axis. The peripheral surface connects the interior surface and the exterior surface and includes, along any radius of the boss, a first circumferential ridge and a second circumferential ridge, wherein the first circumferential ridge is located closer to the exterior surface than the second circumferential ridge. In another aspect, a pressure vessel includes a boss and a liner. In yet another aspect, a method of assembling a pressure vessel is described, which includes inserting the boss through the aperture of the liner and connecting the boss and liner so that the peripheral surface of the boss mates with the perimeter surface of the liner.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires

Goods & Services

Product safety testing of pressure vessels

Goods & Services

Manufacturing services for others in the field of safety testing equipment for testing of pressure vessels

Abstract

In assembly of a pressure vessel and mount, the pressure vessel has a diameter and a length and includes a substantially cylindrical body and a boss neck. The substantially cylindrical body has a domed end and tapers from a portion having the diameter to the boss neck at the domed end. The mount includes a central plate and first and second flanges. The central plate has an aperture therethrough configured to accept a portion of the boss neck. The first and second flanges are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate, respectively, and are configured to extend toward the body. The assembly occupies no more than a rectangular prism space defined by the length, a width equal to the diameter, and a height equal to the diameter of the substantially cylindrical body.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 1/00 - Frames or casings of engines, machines, or apparatus; Frames serving as machinery beds
• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

An apparatus is configured to be positioned between a boss and a shell of a pressure vessel. The boss includes a bore therethrough, and the bore has a longitudinal axis. The apparatus includes an annular body and a gas permeable feature. The annular body includes an inner surface configured to abut the boss and an outer surface configured to abut the shell. The annular body has opposite first and second ends relative to the longitudinal axis. The gas permeable feature is provided on the inner surface and extends at least from the first end to the second end. The disclosure also describes a pressure vessel including a shell, and boss, and an apparatus positioned between the boss and the shell. A method for forming a pressure vessel includes mounting a boss on a mandrel, positioning an annular fitting about a neck of the boss, forming a liner, and forming an outer shell.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
• F17C 1/14 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of non-magnetic steel
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
• F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
• B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material

Abstract

A pressure vessel has an interior chamber and includes an outer shell, a boss, and an internal liner disposed within the outer shell. The boss includes a port extending between the interior chamber and an exterior of the pressure vessel; and an annular flange extending radially from the port and having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The liner includes an exterior portion adjacent the exterior surface of the flange; an interior portion adjacent the interior surface of the flange; and a vent in the interior portion. A method for forming a pressure vessel includes mounting a boss on a mandrel, flowing a non-metallic polymer around a flange of the boss to form an internal liner of the pressure vessel, forming a vent in an interior portion of the liner; and forming an outer shell surrounding the liner and at least a portion of the flange of the boss.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels

Abstract

A system and method of predicting impending failure of a pressure vessel include a pressure vessel, a fluid source, a line coupled to the pressure vessel and to the fluid source, an apparatus, a sensor and a controller. The apparatus includes a conduit and a containment structure. The containment structure includes a cavity separated from an interior of the conduit by a portion of a conduit wall of the conduit. The sensor is configured to determine a value of a physical property in the cavity. The controller is in signal communication with the sensor and configured to detect a change in the value. The method includes determining a first value of a physical property in the cavity, experiencing a failure of the conduit wall, determining a second value of the physical property in the cavity, and detecting a difference between the first and second values.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 9/22 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materials; Analysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by observing bodies wholly or partially immersed in fluid materials by balancing the weight of the bodies with continuous circulation of the fluid
• G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object - Details
• F16L 58/00 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation
• F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear
• F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining
• G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
• G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures
• F15B 1/08 - Accumulators using a gas cushion; Gas charging devices; Indicators or floats therefor
• G01D 3/08 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group with provision for safeguarding the apparatus, e.g. against abnormal operation, against breakdown
• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques
• G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
• F16L 9/18 - Double-walled pipes; Multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
• F16L 39/00 - Joints or fittings for double-walled or multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
• F16L 41/02 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted

Abstract

An apparatus comprises a plurality of substantially cylindrical pressure vessel structures. Each cylindrical pressure vessel structure has first and second opposite ends. A first cap is positioned at the first ends of the plurality of cylindrical pressure vessel structures. The first cap includes a first dome-shaped protrusion that corresponds to each of the first ends. A first saddle is defined between adjacent first dome-shaped protrusions. A second cap is positioned at the second ends of the plurality of cylindrical pressure vessel structures. The second cap includes a second dome-shaped protrusion that corresponds to each of the second ends. A second saddle is defined between adjacent second dome-shaped protrusions. A reinforcement structure extends around the first and second caps, and is disposed within one of the first saddles and one of the second saddles.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/04 - Protecting sheatings
• F17C 1/08 - Integral reinforcements, e.g. ribs
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials

Abstract

A system (32) includes a first valve (10a) fluidly connected to a first vessel (30a) and a second valve (10b) fluidly connected to a second vessel (30b). The first valve (10a) includes a body (12) and a piston (18). The body (12) includes first (20) and second (22) ports and a bore (14) having a longitudinal axis (16). The first port (20) is in communication with the bore (14) and an interior of the first vessel (30a). The second port (22) is in communication with the bore (14), the second valve (10b), and an atmosphere (52) exterior to the first vessel (30a). The piston (18) is movable along the longitudinal axis (16) of the bore (14). A first position (FIG. 1) of the piston (18) blocks the first port (20); a second position (FIG. 2) of the piston (18) allows fluid communication (36) between the first (20) and second (22) ports. The first valve (10a) is configured so that fluid pressure (34) from the second valve (10b), communicating through the second port (22), urges the piston (18) to the second position (FIG. 2).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/12 - Arrangements or mounting of devices for preventing or minimising the effect of explosion
• F16K 17/38 - Safety valves; Equalising valves actuated in consequence of extraneous circumstances, e.g. shock, change of position of excessive temperature
• F16K 31/00 - Operating means; Releasing devices

Abstract

A system (32) includes a first valve (10a) fluidly connected to a first vessel (30a) and a second valve (10b) fluidly connected to a second vessel (30b). The first valve (10a) includes a body (12) and a piston (18). The body (12) includes first (20) and second (22) ports and a bore (14) having a longitudinal axis (16). The first port (20) is in communication with the bore (14) and an interior of the first vessel (30a). The second port (22) is in communication with the bore (14), the second valve (10b), and an atmosphere (52) exterior to the first vessel (30a). The piston (18) is movable along the longitudinal axis (16) of the bore (14). A first position (FIG. 1) of the piston (18) blocks the first port (20); a second position (FIG. 2) of the piston (18) allows fluid communication (36) between the first (20) and second (22) ports. The first valve (10a) is configured so that fluid pressure (34) from the second valve (10b), communicating through the second port (22), urges the piston (18) to the second position (FIG. 2).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/12 - Arrangements or mounting of devices for preventing or minimising the effect of explosion
• F16K 17/38 - Safety valves; Equalising valves actuated in consequence of extraneous circumstances, e.g. shock, change of position of excessive temperature
• F16K 31/00 - Operating means; Releasing devices

Abstract

A system includes a first valve fluidly connected to a first vessel and a second valve fluidly connected to a second vessel. The first valve includes a body and a piston. The body includes first and second ports and a bore having a longitudinal axis. The first port is in communication with the bore and an interior of the first vessel. The second port is in communication with the bore, the second valve, and an atmosphere exterior to the first vessel. The piston is movable along the longitudinal axis of the bore. A first position of the piston blocks the first port; a second position of the piston allows fluid communication between the first and second ports. The first valve is configured so that fluid pressure from the second valve, communicating through the second port, urges the piston to the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 17/38 - Safety valves; Equalising valves actuated in consequence of extraneous circumstances, e.g. shock, change of position of excessive temperature
• G05D 16/18 - Control of fluid pressure with auxiliary non-electric power derived from an external source
• F16K 31/00 - Operating means; Releasing devices

Abstract

A system includes a source of pressurized fluid, a primary pressure vessel disposed in fluid communication with the source, and a supplemental pressure vessel disposed in fluid communication with the source and in fluid communication with the primary pressure vessel. The primary pressure vessel has a first life expectancy duration and includes a first structural characteristic. The supplemental pressure vessel has a second life expectancy duration shorter than the first life expectancy duration and includes a second structural characteristic. A method uses a supplemental pressure vessel to predict impending failure of a primary pressure vessel. The method includes connecting a primary pressure vessel to a source of pressurized fluid, fluidly connecting a supplemental pressure vessel with the source and with the primary pressure vessel, and exposing the supplemental pressure vessel to a first fatigue load to cause its failure before failure of the primary pressure vessel occurs.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 5/06 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with compressed gases
• G01M 3/32 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for containers, e.g. radiators
• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment

Abstract

A sensor mounting assembly (44, 46) is configured for use with a vessel arrangement (20) including at least four vessels (22). The assembly (44, 46) includes first and second elongated frame members (50, 50a, 50b), first and second rollers (56, 72), and first and second sensors (34). The first sensor (34) is attached to the first elongated frame member (50a) and is configured to contact the surface of the first vessel (22) upon actuation in a first direction (40). The second sensor (34) is attached to the second elongated frame member (50b) and is configured to contact the surface of the second vessel (22) upon actuation in a second direction (40) that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. This disclosure also describes a method of mounting at least six sensors (34) for use with a vessel arrangement (20) including at least four vessels (22), the vessel arrangement (20) disposed in a container (24) in a two-by-two stacked configuration having a central space (64).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrument; Supports specially adapted for a set of instruments
• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment

Abstract

A sensor mounting assembly (44, 46) is configured for use with a vessel arrangement (20) including at least four vessels (22). The assembly (44, 46) includes first and second elongated frame members (50, 50a, 50b), first and second rollers (56, 72), and first and second sensors (34). The first sensor (34) is attached to the first elongated frame member (50a) and is configured to contact the surface of the first vessel (22) upon actuation in a first direction (40). The second sensor (34) is attached to the second elongated frame member (50b) and is configured to contact the surface of the second vessel (22) upon actuation in a second direction (40) that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. This disclosure also describes a method of mounting at least six sensors (34) for use with a vessel arrangement (20) including at least four vessels (22), the vessel arrangement (20) disposed in a container (24) in a two-by-two stacked configuration having a central space (64).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrument; Supports specially adapted for a set of instruments
• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment

Abstract

A boss assembly (28) for a pressure vessel (10) includes a boss (30), a fitting (32), a first seal (60b) and a second seal (60a). The boss (30) includes a bore (26) with an inner surface and a first stop feature (36). The fitting (32) is configured for at least partial insertion into the boss (30) to prevent fluid communication between an interior (17) and an exterior (19) of the pressure vessel (10), the fitting (32) including an outer surface (70) and a second stop feature (38). Each of the first (60b) and second (60a) seals is positioned along the outer surface (70). The fitting (32) is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the first seal (60b) is sealingly engaged between the inner (26) and outer (70) surfaces and the second seal (60a) is not sealingly engaged therebetween. In the second position, the first seal (60b) is not sealingly engaged between the inner (26) and outer surfaces (70), the second seal (60a) is sealingly engaged, and the first (36) and second (38) stop features mutually contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/06 - Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member

Abstract

A sensor mounting assembly is configured for use with a vessel arrangement including at least four vessels. The assembly includes first and second elongated frame members, first and second rollers, and first and second sensors. The first sensor is attached to the first elongated frame member and is configured to contact the surface of the first vessel upon actuation in a first direction. The second sensor is attached to the second elongated frame member and is configured to contact the surface of the second vessel upon actuation in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. This disclosure also describes a method of mounting at least six sensors for use with a vessel arrangement including at least four vessels, the vessel arrangement disposed in a container in a two-by-two stacked configuration having a central space.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels
• F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
• G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrument; Supports specially adapted for a set of instruments

Abstract

A boss assembly (28) for a pressure vessel (10) includes a boss (30), a fitting (32), a first seal (60b) and a second seal (60a). The boss (30) includes a bore (26) with an inner surface and a first stop feature (36). The fitting (32) is configured for at least partial insertion into the boss (30) to prevent fluid communication between an interior (17) and an exterior (19) of the pressure vessel (10), the fitting (32) including an outer surface (70) and a second stop feature (38). Each of the first (60b) and second (60a) seals is positioned along the outer surface (70). The fitting (32) is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the first seal (60b) is sealingly engaged between the inner (26) and outer (70) surfaces and the second seal (60a) is not sealingly engaged therebetween. In the second position, the first seal (60b) is not sealingly engaged between the inner (26) and outer surfaces (70), the second seal (60a) is sealingly engaged, and the first (36) and second (38) stop features mutually contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/06 - Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member

Abstract

A boss assembly for a pressure vessel includes a boss, a fitting, a first seal and a second seal. The boss includes a bore with an inner surface and a first stop feature. The fitting is configured for at least partial insertion into the boss to prevent fluid communication between an interior and an exterior of the pressure vessel, the fitting including an outer surface and a second stop feature. Each of the first and second seals is positioned along the outer surface. The fitting is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the first seal is sealingly engaged between the inner and outer surfaces and the second seal is not sealingly engaged therebetween. In the second position, the first seal is not sealingly engaged between the inner and outer surfaces, the second seal is sealingly engaged, and the first and second stop features mutually contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16J 15/10 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces with solid packing compressed between sealing surfaces with non-metallic packing
• F17C 13/06 - Closures, e.g. cap, breakable member

Abstract

A pressure indicator (28) includes a body (58), a piston (32), first (68) and second (74) biasing elements, and a rotatable disc (38). The piston (32) is disposed at least partially in a bore (82) of the body (58) at a first longitudinal axial position relative to the body (58) when pressure of fluid acting on the base (30) is below a threshold pressure. The first biasing element (68) is disposed between a base (30) of the piston (32) and a shoulder (72) of the body (58), wherein a force of the first biasing element (68) is overcome by pressure of fluid acting on the base (30) at or above the threshold pressure, thereby allowing the piston (32) to move to a second longitudinal axial position. The rotatable disc (38) has a first rotational position when the piston (32) is in the first axial position. The second biasing element (74) is configured to urge the disc (38) to a second rotational position when the piston (32) is in the second axial position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 7/16 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements in the form of pistons
• G01L 19/10 - Means for indicating or recording, e.g. for remote indication mechanical
• G01L 19/12 - Alarms or signals

Abstract

A pressure indicator (28) includes a body (58), a piston (32), first (68) and second (74) biasing elements, and a rotatable disc (38). The piston (32) is disposed at least partially in a bore (82) of the body (58) at a first longitudinal axial position relative to the body (58) when pressure of fluid acting on the base (30) is below a threshold pressure. The first biasing element (68) is disposed between a base (30) of the piston (32) and a shoulder (72) of the body (58), wherein a force of the first biasing element (68) is overcome by pressure of fluid acting on the base (30) at or above the threshold pressure, thereby allowing the piston (32) to move to a second longitudinal axial position. The rotatable disc (38) has a first rotational position when the piston (32) is in the first axial position. The second biasing element (74) is configured to urge the disc (38) to a second rotational position when the piston (32) is in the second axial position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 7/16 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements in the form of pistons
• G01L 19/10 - Means for indicating or recording, e.g. for remote indication mechanical
• G01L 19/12 - Alarms or signals

Abstract

A pressure indicator includes a body, a piston, first and second biasing elements, and a rotatable disc. The piston is disposed at least partially in a bore of the body at a first longitudinal axial position relative to the body when pressure of fluid acting on the base is below a threshold pressure. The first biasing element is disposed between a base of the piston and a shoulder of the body, wherein a force of the first biasing element is overcome by pressure of fluid acting on the base at or above the threshold pressure, thereby allowing the piston to move to a second longitudinal axial position. The rotatable disc has a first rotational position when the piston is in the first axial position. The second biasing element is configured to urge the disc to a second rotational position when the piston is in the second axial position.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 7/16 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements in the form of pistons
• G01L 19/12 - Alarms or signals
• G01L 19/10 - Means for indicating or recording, e.g. for remote indication mechanical

Abstract

A mount (14) is configured for attachment to a neck (22) of a pressure vessel (10) that has a substantially cylindrical body having a diameter (D). The mount (14) includes a central plate (26), first and second flanges (28), first and second vibration isolators (18), and a retainer (20). The central plate (26) has a height (H) and width (W), both of which are approximately equal to or less than the diameter (D), and an aperture (24). The first and second flanges (28) are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate (26), are oriented substantially perpendicular to the central plate (26), and are configured to extend toward the body. The first vibration isolator (18) is configured for attachment to the first flange (28). The second vibration isolator (18) is configured for attachment to the second flange (28). The retainer (20) is configured for attachment proximate the aperture (24) and is configured to accept a portion of the neck (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels

Abstract

A mount (14) is configured for attachment to a neck (22) of a pressure vessel (10) that has a substantially cylindrical body having a diameter (D). The mount (14) includes a central plate (26), first and second flanges (28), first and second vibration isolators (18), and a retainer (20). The central plate (26) has a height (H) and width (W), both of which are approximately equal to or less than the diameter (D), and an aperture (24). The first and second flanges (28) are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate (26), are oriented substantially perpendicular to the central plate (26), and are configured to extend toward the body. The first vibration isolator (18) is configured for attachment to the first flange (28). The second vibration isolator (18) is configured for attachment to the second flange (28). The retainer (20) is configured for attachment proximate the aperture (24) and is configured to accept a portion of the neck (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels

Abstract

A mount is configured for attachment to a neck of a pressure vessel that has a substantially cylindrical body having a diameter. The mount includes a central plate, first and second flanges, first and second vibration isolators, and a retainer. The central plate has a height and width, both of which are approximately equal to or less than the diameter, and an aperture. The first and second flanges are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate, respectively, are oriented substantially perpendicular to the central plate, and are configured to extend toward the body. The first vibration isolator is configured for attachment to the first flange. The second vibration isolator is configured for attachment to the second flange. The retainer is configured for attachment proximate the aperture and is configured to accept a portion of the neck.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16M 1/00 - Frames or casings of engines, machines, or apparatus; Frames serving as machinery beds
• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels
• B60K 15/03 - Fuel tanks

Abstract

Provided herein are systems and methods for achieving an extended service life for a pressure vessel that has experienced a prior service life. In some embodiments, the service life of the vessel has expired. The service vessel has an unknown damage condition, including defects sustained during the service life. Despite these defects and unknown accumulated damage state, the embodiments described herein may be used to test these vessels, to safely pressurize the vessels beyond pressures deemed safe for the vessel to experience in its damaged state, and to recommission a new service life for the vessel. The recommissioning of the vessel for an additional service interval may include meeting certain requirements for the pressure vessel, and embodiments described herein include exemplary measurements and observations to assure these requirements of the rejuvenated vessel are met.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques
• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids

Goods & Services

Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor fuel) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting; liquefied gases; fuel gases. Common metals and their alloys; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; metal materials for railway; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; safes; goods of common metal, namely, high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, high and low pressure tanks and valves; ores; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal; containers, cylinders and tanks of alloys of metal; containers and cylinders of metal and also their alloys for transport; containers and cylinders of metal and also their alloys for storage; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; containers, cylinders and tanks of alloys of metal for gasses, liquids, air or chemicals. Fire-extinguishing apparatus; electric valves; pressure gauges for valves. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel tanks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles; containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; rooftop racks for vehicles; rooftop racks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; fuel storage systems for vehicles; fuel storage systems for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; spare parts and accessories for vehicles; spare parts and accessories for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica; rubber valves; plastics in extruded form; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal; fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; glass fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; carbon fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; hybrid fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; glass fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; carbon fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; hybrid fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; plastic fibers; carbon fibers; hybrid fibers; aramid fibers, not for textile use. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal; reinforcing materials, not of metal for building; glass fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; carbon fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; hybrid fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; building materials made of composite materials. Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, cylinders, tanks, valves, high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these material or of plastic; containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials; high and low pressure containers of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure cylinders of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure receptacles of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure tanks of composite for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals, valves, not of metal [other than machine parts]. Retail and wholesale related to semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials; online retail and wholesale related to semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials; retail and wholesale of containers, cylinders and tanks of metal as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale of high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale of valves, spare parts to valves, accessories and fittings to valves; retail and wholesale of fuel tanks for vehicles, fuel tanks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles, containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus' for locomotion by land; air or water; retail and wholesale of rooftop racks for vehicles, rooftop racks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale of fuel storage systems for vehicles, fuel storage systems for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, spare parts and accessories for vehicles, spare parts and accessories for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water. Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement; air transportation of goods; truck transport; railway transportation of goods; cargo ship transport; merchandise packaging; packaging of articles for transportation; physical storage of receptacles, cylinders, containers and tanks of metal for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals; physical storage of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals. Treatment of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, glass fiber, and fiber reinforcement materials, carbon fiber reinforcement materials, hybrid fiber reinforcement materials; treatment of materials for the manufacture of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and receptacles for gas, fluids, air and chemicals; manufacture of valves and equipment for valves.

Goods & Services

Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor fuel) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting; liquefied gases; fuel gases. Common metals and their alloys; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; metal materials for railway; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; safes; goods of common metal, namely, high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders, high and low pressure tanks and valves; ores; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal; containers, cylinders and tanks of alloys of metal; containers and cylinders of metal and also their alloys for transport; containers and cylinders of metal and also their alloys for storage; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; containers, cylinders and tanks of alloys of metal for gasses, liquids, air or chemicals. Fire-extinguishing apparatus; electric valves; pressure gauges for valves. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel tanks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles; containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; rooftop racks for vehicles; rooftop racks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; fuel storage systems for vehicles; fuel storage systems for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; spare parts and accessories for vehicles; spare parts and accessories for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water. Rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica; rubber valves; plastics in extruded form; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal; fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; glass fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; carbon fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; hybrid fiber reinforcement materials for pipes; fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; glass fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; carbon fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; hybrid fiber reinforcement materials for insulation; plastic fibers; carbon fibers; hybrid fibers; aramid fibers, not for textile use. Building materials (non-metallic); non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal; reinforcing materials, not of metal for building; glass fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; carbon fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; hybrid fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; building materials made of composite materials. Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, cylinders, tanks, valves, high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these material or of plastic; containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials; high and low pressure containers of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure cylinders of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure receptacles of composite materials for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure tanks of composite for gasses, fluids, air or chemicals, valves, not of metal [other than machine parts]. Retail and wholesale related to semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials; online retail and wholesale related to semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials; retail and wholesale of containers, cylinders and tanks of metal as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale of high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale of valves, spare parts to valves, accessories and fittings to valves; retail and wholesale of fuel tanks for vehicles, fuel tanks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles, containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus' for locomotion by land; air or water; retail and wholesale of rooftop racks for vehicles, rooftop racks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale of fuel storage systems for vehicles, fuel storage systems for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, spare parts and accessories for vehicles, spare parts and accessories for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water. Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement; air transportation of goods; truck transport; railway transportation of goods; cargo ship transport; merchandise packaging; packaging of articles for transportation; physical storage of receptacles, cylinders, containers and tanks of metal for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals; physical storage of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals. Treatment of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, glass fiber, and fiber reinforcement materials, carbon fiber reinforcement materials, hybrid fiber reinforcement materials; treatment of materials for the manufacture of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and receptacles for gas, fluids, air and chemicals; manufacture of valves and equipment for valves.

Abstract

A pressure vessel has a first end with a first boss, the first boss having a first outer surface. The vessel includes a liner having a second outer surface, a shell disposed over the second outer surface, and a first vent. The first vent is formed onto at least a portion of the first outer surface and at least a portion of the second outer surface. The first vent includes a texture that provides a higher rate of gas flow through the first vent than through a portion of an interface of the liner and shell lacking the texture. In another aspect, a pressure vessel has a first end and a second end, a plurality of first longitudinal vents and a plurality of second longitudinal vents. At least one of first longitudinal vents is circumferentially offset around the pressure vessel from at least one of the second longitudinal vents.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
• C09K 13/00 - Etching, surface-brightening or pickling compositions
• C23F 1/00 - Etching metallic material by chemical means
• C23F 4/04 - Processes for removing metallic material from surfaces, not provided for in group or by physical dissolution

Abstract

A boss for a pressure vessel has a flange with a threaded peripheral surface. The boss may be inserted into a prefabricated dome-shaped end of a liner. Because the outer diameter of flange at its peripheral surface can be typically larger than an opening of the liner, the liner is flexed to allow passage of the larger boss flange, which is then connected to the liner from the interior of the liner. This leads to a secure connection, wherein a boss and liner are connected not only by cooperating threaded structures at the peripheral surface of the boss flange and at an opening of the liner, but also by a liner portion that overlies part of the boss flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F17C 1/02 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge involving reinforcing arrangements
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials

Abstract

A boss includes a neck and a flange that extends radially outward from the neck. The neck includes a bore therethrough with a longitudinal axis. The flange includes an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a peripheral surface at a farthest extent from the longitudinal axis. The peripheral surface connects the interior surface and the exterior surface and includes, along any radius of the boss, a first circumferential ridge and a second circumferential ridge, wherein the first circumferential ridge is located closer to the exterior surface than the second circumferential ridge. In another aspect, a pressure vessel includes a boss and a liner. In yet another aspect, a method of assembling a pressure vessel is described, which includes inserting the boss through the aperture of the liner and connecting the boss and liner so that the peripheral surface of the boss mates with the perimeter surface of the liner.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge

Abstract

A boss (116) includes a neck (122) and a flange (124) that extends radially outward from the neck (122). The neck (122) includes a bore (126) therethrough with a longitudinal axis (152). The flange (124) includes an exterior surface (138), an interior surface (137), and a peripheral surface (128) at a farthest extent from the longitudinal axis (152). The peripheral surface (128) connects the interior surface (137) and the exterior surface (138) and includes, along any radius of the boss (116), a first circumferential ridge (158') and a second circumferential ridge (158"), wherein the first circumferential ridge (158') is located closer to the exterior surface (138) than the second circumferential ridge (158"). In another aspect, a pressure vessel (10) includes a boss (116) and a liner (120). In yet another aspect, a method of assembling a pressure vessel (10) is described, which includes inserting the boss (116) through the aperture (144) of the liner (120) and connecting the boss (116) and liner (120) so that the peripheral surface (128) of the boss (116) mates with the perimeter surface (144) of the liner (120).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
• F17C 1/02 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge involving reinforcing arrangements

Abstract

Provided herein are systems and methods for real time processing of signals from an array of transducers for detecting transient elastic waves originating from unknown locations in a body, which may propagate in a dispersive fashion. The systems and methods allow real time combination and analysis of signals, including decisions regarding storage as new data is received. The methods described herein include designing arrays of detectors and methods for processing signals in real time given the constraints of the body under test determining whether to store the set of information while a new set of information is received for processing within a real time environment. The methods described herein result in the determination of small time shifts that place all signals into a coherent time base and the signals are then combined, achieving a composite waveform that possesses an increased signal-to-noise ratio over any single element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/04 - Analysing solids
• G01B 17/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
• G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
• G01N 29/06 - Visualisation of the interior, e.g. acoustic microscopy
• G01N 29/11 - Analysing solids by measuring attenuation of acoustic waves
• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques

Abstract

Provided herein are systems and methods for real time processing of signals from an array of transducers for detecting transient elastic waves originating from unknown locations in a body, which may propagate in a dispersive fashion. The systems and methods allow real time combination and analysis of signals, including decisions regarding storage as new data is received. The methods described herein include designing arrays of detectors and methods for processing signals in real time given the constraints of the body under test determining whether to store the set of information while a new set of information is received for processing within a real time environment. The methods described herein include methods which result in the determination or small time shifts which place all signals into a coherent time base which are then combined achieving a composite waveform that possesses an increased signal-to-noise ratio over any single element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/44 - Processing the detected response signal
• G01N 29/38 - Detecting the response signal by time filtering, e.g. using time gates
• G01N 29/50 - Processing the detected response signal using auto-correlation techniques or cross-correlation techniques
• G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object - Details providing acoustic coupling
• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques

Goods & Services

(1) Mineral and non-mineral oils and greases for industrial purposes; fuels, namely motor fuels, fuel gasses, namely, propane for use as fuel, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, aviation fuel, biodiesel fuel, fuel from crude oil, ethanol fuel, diesel fuel; candles and wicks for lighting; liquefied gases, namely liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen gas, natural gases and compressed natural gas; fuel gasses, namely, propane for use as fuel, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen (2) Common metals and their alloys; metal containers for storage and transport; safes; goods of common metal, namely, high and low pressure containers for gas, namely for propane, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, nitrogen, argon, co2 and helium, liquids and chemicals, high and low pressure cylinders, high and low pressure tanks for gas, namely for propane, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, nitrogen, argon, co2 and helium, liquids and chemicals and valves for use on containers, tanks and cylinders for gas; ores; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal for gasses, namely for propane, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, nitrogen, argon, co2 and helium, liquids and chemicals; containers of metal for gasses, namely for propane, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, nitrogen, argon, co2 and helium, liquids, oxygen and chemicals (3) Fire extinguishers; pressure gauges for valves; powertrain and vehicle control systems and parts and accessories for powertrain and vehicle control systems, powertrain remote and real time monitoring systems; battery pack, power converters; wireless communication devices for data transmission involving computer processors; electronic control apparatus involving computer processors for controlling the foregoing powertrain system components and for controlling electrical components in vehicles (4) Vehicles, namely cars, trucks, lorries, busses and motorcycles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways and camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones, namely powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, powertrains and parts and accessories and components, for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, namely, engines and motors, transmissions, drive shafts, and axles for land, air, water, and rail vehicles, thermal management systems for powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, vehicle electrification and connectivity products for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, namely, electrified powertrain systems comprised primarily of an electric motor for vehicles, motor drive, thermal management; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel tanks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air and water, namely, fuel tanks for airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways and camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones; containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles for fuel and gas; containers, cylinder and tanks for fuel, gas and as part of fuel systems used on apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely containers, cylinder and tanks for fuel, gas and as part of fuel systems used on airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones; rooftop racks for vehicles; rooftop racks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones; rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; fuel storage systems for vehicles, namely fuel tanks and gas tanks; fuel storage systems for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely fuel storage tanks for airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones (5) Flexible pipes not of metal made for gas fuel systems, namely fuel tanks and connected powertrains and parts and accessories and components, for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, thermal management systems for powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, power conversion accessories for powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, powertrain and vehicle control systems and parts and accessories for powertrain and vehicle control systems, powertrain remote and real time monitoring systems, vehicle electrification and connectivity products for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, namely, electrified powertrain systems comprised primarily of an electric motor for vehicles, motor drive, thermal management, battery pack, power converters, wireless communication devices for data transmission, and electronic control apparatus for controlling the foregoing powertrain system components and for controlling electrical components in vehicles, namely airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones, cars, trucks, lorries, busses and motorcycles; fiber reinforcement materials for making cylinders for compressed gasses, namely, carbon fiber, glass fiber, hybrid fiber, aramid fiber, polymer materials; glass fiber reinforcement materials, namely glass fiber for making cylinders for compressed gasses; carbon fiber reinforcement materials for making cylinders for compressed gasses; hybrid fiber reinforcement materials, namely hybrid fibers containing glass fiber, carbon fibers, aramid fibers and polymer materials for making cylinders for compressed gasses; building materials, namely, glass fiber insulation made of non-metallic composite materials, namely hybrid fibers containing glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials; building materials, namely, thermal insulation and fire protection materials being fire resistant composite panels made of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fibers, aramid fibers and polymer materials (6) Asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings for use as gas stations; reinforcing materials made of glass fiber, carbon fibers, aramid fibers and polymer materials for building; glass fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace installations; carbon fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace installations; hybrid fiber reinforcement structures for use on containers, tanks and cylinders for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace installations (7) Non-metal containers, cylinders, and tanks for compressed gasses; non-metal containers, cylinders, and tanks for hydrogen; non-metal containers, cylinders, and tanks for gases and fuel gasses, fuel gasses, namely, propane for use as fuel, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, aviation fuel, biodiesel fuel, fuel from crude oil, ethanol fuel, diesel fuel; non-metal high and low pressure containers, non-metal high and low pressure cylinders and non-metal high and low pressure tanks for compressed gasses; non-metal high and low pressure cylinders and non-metal high and low pressure tanks for hydrogen; non-metal high and low pressure containers of for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; non-metal high and low pressure cylinders of for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; non-metal high and low pressure receptacles for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; non-metal high and low pressure tanks for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; non-metal containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials for fuel gases, compressed gasses and hydrogen; high and low pressure containers of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; high and low pressure cylinders of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; high and low pressure receptacles of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; high and low pressure tanks of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; valves, not of metal [other than machine parts] for use on containers, tanks and cylinders for gas (1) Retail distribution of containers, cylinders and tanks of metal as semi-manufactured goods and finished products for others; wholesale sales of containers, cylinders and tanks of metal as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail distribution of high and low pressure high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks as semi- manufactured goods and finished products for others; wholesale sales of high and low pressure high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail distribution of valves, spare parts to valves, accessories and fittings to valves for others; wholesale sales of valves, spare parts to valves, accessories and fittings to valves; retail distribution of fuel tanks for vehicles, fuel tanks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles, containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water for others; wholesale sales of fuel tanks for vehicles, fuel tanks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles, containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail distribution of rooftop racks for vehicles, rooftop racks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water for others; wholesale sales of rooftop racks for vehicles, rooftop racks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail distribution of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks for others; wholesale sales of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail distribution of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks for others; wholesale sales of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail distribution of fuel storage systems for vehicles, fuel storage systems for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, spare parts and accessories for vehicles, spare parts and accessories for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water for others; wholesale sales of fuel storage systems for vehicles, fuel storage systems for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, spare parts and accessories for vehicles, spare parts and accessories for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water (2) Transportation of gas, liquid petroleum gas and compressed natural gas for others by air, rail, ship or truck; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement; Air transportation of goods; truck transport; railway transportation of goods; cargo ship transport; merchandise packaging; packaging of articles for transportation; physical storage of receptacles, cylinders, containers and tanks of metal for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals; physical storage of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals (3) Processing of composite, plastic, metal, rubber, glass fiber, fiber reinforcement materials, carbon fiber reinforcement materials, hybrid fiber reinforcement materials; Treatment of materials for the manufacture of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and receptacles for gas, fluids, air and chemicals; manufacture of valves and equipment for valves (4) Scientific and technological research related to composite technology for high and low pressure containers, cylinders, tanks, pressure relief valves, safety valves, valves for industrial machinery, stop valves, solenoid valves and automatic valves; industrial analysis and research services relating to production, manufacturing, maintenance, development, sales and distribution of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks, pressure relief valves, safety valves, valves for industrial machinery, stop valves, solenoid valves and automatic valves; design and development of composite products, namely, high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks, and pressure relief valves, safety valves, valves for industrial machinery, stop valves, solenoid valves and automatic valves and components thereof; design and development of high-pressure and low-pressure containers, cylinders and tanks of composite for gas, fluids, air

Goods & Services

Treatment of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, glass fiber, and fiber reinforcement materials, carbon fiber reinforcement materials, hybrid fiber reinforcement materials; treatment of materials for the manufacture of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and receptacles for gas, fluids, air and chemicals; custom manufacture of valves and equipment for valves Industrial oils and greases; industrial lubricants; dust absorbing and dust binding compositions; fuels, including motor fuel, and illuminants, namely, candles; candles and wicks for candles for lighting; liquefied petroleum gases; gases for use as fuel metal containers for storage or transport of goods; safes; goods of common metal, namely, high and low pressure metal containers for transport of goods, high and low pressure metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, high and low pressure metal storage tanks and valves, not being machine parts; ores of metal; metal containers for transport of goods, metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, and storage tanks of metal; containers for transport of goods of alloys of metal, cylinders of alloys of metal for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, and storage tanks of alloys of metal; containers and cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty, of metal and also their alloys for transport; containers and cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty, of metal and also their alloys for storage of goods; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal for storage of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals, sold empty; containers, cylinders and tanks of alloys of metal for storage of gasses, liquids, air or chemicals, sold empty Fire-extinguishing apparatus; Electric valve actuators; pressure gauges for valves fuel tanks for vehicles; flexible fuel tanks for boats, trucks, and yachts; trash containers adapted for use in vehicles; Brake air cylinders for land vehicles; Vehicle fuel tanks; roof racks for vehicles; roof racks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; roof racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; Automotive structural parts, namely, fuel storage cells and component parts therefor; Automobile structural parts for racing purposes, namely, fuel storage systems and component parts; Structural parts of marine vessels, namely, tanks for storing liquid and gas cargo; Automotive structural parts, namely, self-sealing tanks for fuel storage, coolant storage, oil storage, and/or water storage; Structural parts for boats; Structural parts for airplanes Raw or semi-worked rubber; gutta-percha, raw or semi-worked gum, asbestos, mica; rubber valves; plastics in extruded form for use in further manufacture; packing and insulating material; Non-metallic flexible pipes; Reinforcing materials not of metal for pipes; glass fiber reinforcing materials for pipes; carbon fiber reinforcing materials for pipes; hybrid fiber reinforcing materials for pipes; fiber reinforcing materials for insulation; glass fiber reinforcing materials for insulation; carbon fiber reinforcing materials for insulation; hybrid fiber reinforcing materials for insulation; plastic fibers, other than for textile use; carbon fibers, other than for textile use; Material for thermal insulation and fire protection, namely, fire-resistant composite hybrid panels made of aramid, glass, carbon or ceramic fibers Non-metal building materials, namely, fiberglass panels, floor boards, and fascia; non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal; reinforcing materials, not of metal for building; glass fiber reinforcement wall panels for building for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; carbon fiber reinforcement wall panels for building for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; hybrid fiber reinforcement wall panels for building for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; non-metal building materials made of composite materials, namely, fiberglass panels, floor boards, and fascia Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; non-metal containers for transport, non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, non-metal valves for containers, high and low pressure containers for transport, high and low pressure non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, all being made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials or of plastic; storage tanks and high and low pressure storage tanks of wood and plastic; containers and cylinders of composite materials, namely, non-metal and non-paper storage containers and non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty; high and low pressure non-metal and non-paper containers of composite materials for storage and transport of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure non-metal cylinders of composite materials for storage of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals, sold empty; high and low pressure receptacles in the nature of non-metal and non-paper containers of composite materials for storage and transport of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure tanks of composite materials, namely, wood and plastic, for storage of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; plastic valves, not of metal other than machine parts Retail and wholesale store services featuring semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials, namely, common metal, alloys of metal, and metal building materials; online retail and wholesale store services featuring semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials, namely, common metal, alloys of metal, and metal building materials; retail and wholesale store services featuring containers, cylinders and tanks of metal as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale store services featuring high and low pressure high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale store services featuring valves, spare parts to valves, accessories and fittings to valves; retail and wholesale store services featuring fuel tanks for vehicles, fuel tanks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles, containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale store services featuring rooftop racks for vehicles, rooftop racks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale store services featuring rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale store services featuring rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale store services featuring fuel storage systems for vehicles, fuel storage systems for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, spare parts and accessories for vehicles, spare parts and accessories for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water Insurance brokerage; Financial affairs and monetary affairs, namely, financial information, management and analysis services; real estate brokerage Transport by ferry, boat, rail, and air; packaging and storage of goods; Arranging transport for travelers; air transportation of goods; truck transport; railway transport of goods; cargo ship transport; merchandise packaging for others; postal services, namely, packaging of articles for transportation; physical storage of receptacles, cylinders, containers and tanks of metal for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals; physical storage of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals

Goods & Services

(1) Mineral and non-mineral oils and greases for industrial purposes; fuels, namely motor fuels, fuel gasses, namely, propane for use as fuel, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, aviation fuel, biodiesel fuel, fuel from crude oil, ethanol fuel, diesel fuel; candles and wicks for lighting; liquefied gases, namely liquefied petroleum gas, hydrogen gas, natural gases and compressed natural gas; fuel gasses, namely, propane for use as fuel, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen (2) Common metals and their alloys; metal containers for storage and transport; safes; goods of common metal, namely, high and low pressure containers for gas, namely for propane, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, nitrogen, argon, co2 and helium, liquids and chemicals, high and low pressure cylinders, high and low pressure tanks for gas, namely for propane, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, nitrogen, argon, co2 and helium, liquids and chemicals and valves for use on containers, tanks and cylinders for gas; ores; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal for gasses, namely for propane, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, nitrogen, argon, co2 and helium, liquids and chemicals; containers of metal for gasses, namely for propane, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, nitrogen, argon, co2 and helium, liquids, oxygen and chemicals (3) Fire extinguishers; pressure gauges for valves; powertrain and vehicle control systems and parts and accessories for powertrain and vehicle control systems, powertrain remote and real time monitoring systems; battery pack, power converters; wireless communication devices for data transmission involving computer processors; electronic control apparatus involving computer processors for controlling the foregoing powertrain system components and for controlling electrical components in vehicles (4) Vehicles, namely cars, trucks, lorries, busses and motorcycles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways and camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones, namely powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, powertrains and parts and accessories and components, for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, namely, engines and motors, transmissions, drive shafts, and axles for land, air, water, and rail vehicles, thermal management systems for powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, vehicle electrification and connectivity products for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, namely, electrified powertrain systems comprised primarily of an electric motor for vehicles, motor drive, thermal management; fuel tanks for vehicles; fuel tanks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air and water, namely, fuel tanks for airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways and camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones; containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles for fuel and gas; containers, cylinder and tanks for fuel, gas and as part of fuel systems used on apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely containers, cylinder and tanks for fuel, gas and as part of fuel systems used on airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones; rooftop racks for vehicles; rooftop racks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones; rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; fuel storage systems for vehicles, namely fuel tanks and gas tanks; fuel storage systems for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, namely fuel storage tanks for airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones (5) Flexible pipes not of metal made for gas fuel systems, namely fuel tanks and connected powertrains and parts and accessories and components, for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, thermal management systems for powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, power conversion accessories for powertrains for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, powertrain and vehicle control systems and parts and accessories for powertrain and vehicle control systems, powertrain remote and real time monitoring systems, vehicle electrification and connectivity products for vehicles for land, air, water and rail, namely, electrified powertrain systems comprised primarily of an electric motor for vehicles, motor drive, thermal management, battery pack, power converters, wireless communication devices for data transmission, and electronic control apparatus for controlling the foregoing powertrain system components and for controlling electrical components in vehicles, namely airplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, trams, subways, camera drones, civilian drones, delivery drones and military drones, cars, trucks, lorries, busses and motorcycles; fiber reinforcement materials for making cylinders for compressed gasses, namely, carbon fiber, glass fiber, hybrid fiber, aramid fiber, polymer materials; glass fiber reinforcement materials, namely glass fiber for making cylinders for compressed gasses; carbon fiber reinforcement materials for making cylinders for compressed gasses; hybrid fiber reinforcement materials, namely hybrid fibers containing glass fiber, carbon fibers, aramid fibers and polymer materials for making cylinders for compressed gasses; building materials, namely, glass fiber insulation made of non-metallic composite materials, namely hybrid fibers containing glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials; building materials, namely, thermal insulation and fire protection materials being fire resistant composite panels made of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fibers, aramid fibers and polymer materials (6) Asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings for use as gas stations; reinforcing materials made of glass fiber, carbon fibers, aramid fibers and polymer materials for building; glass fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace installations; carbon fiber reinforcement structures for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace installations; hybrid fiber reinforcement structures for use on containers, tanks and cylinders for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace installations (7) Non-metal containers, cylinders, and tanks for compressed gasses; non-metal containers, cylinders, and tanks for hydrogen; non-metal containers, cylinders, and tanks for gases and fuel gasses, fuel gasses, namely, propane for use as fuel, natural gas, compressed natural gas, acetylene, thermal, hydrogen, aviation fuel, biodiesel fuel, fuel from crude oil, ethanol fuel, diesel fuel; non-metal high and low pressure containers, non-metal high and low pressure cylinders and non-metal high and low pressure tanks for compressed gasses; non-metal high and low pressure cylinders and non-metal high and low pressure tanks for hydrogen; non-metal high and low pressure containers of for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; non-metal high and low pressure cylinders of for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; non-metal high and low pressure receptacles for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; non-metal high and low pressure tanks for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; non-metal containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials for fuel gases, compressed gasses and hydrogen; high and low pressure containers of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; high and low pressure cylinders of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; high and low pressure receptacles of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; high and low pressure tanks of composite materials, namely glass fiber, carbon fiber, aramid fibers and polymer materials for gasses, fluids, air and chemicals; valves, not of metal [other than machine parts] for use on containers, tanks and cylinders for gas (1) Retail distribution of containers, cylinders and tanks of metal as semi-manufactured goods and finished products for others; wholesale sales of containers, cylinders and tanks of metal as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail distribution of high and low pressure high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks as semi- manufactured goods and finished products for others; wholesale sales of high and low pressure high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail distribution of valves, spare parts to valves, accessories and fittings to valves for others; wholesale sales of valves, spare parts to valves, accessories and fittings to valves; retail distribution of fuel tanks for vehicles, fuel tanks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles, containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water for others; wholesale sales of fuel tanks for vehicles, fuel tanks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles, containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail distribution of rooftop racks for vehicles, rooftop racks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water for others; wholesale sales of rooftop racks for vehicles, rooftop racks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail distribution of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks for others; wholesale sales of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail distribution of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks for others; wholesale sales of rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail distribution of fuel storage systems for vehicles, fuel storage systems for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, spare parts and accessories for vehicles, spare parts and accessories for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water for others; wholesale sales of fuel storage systems for vehicles, fuel storage systems for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, spare parts and accessories for vehicles, spare parts and accessories for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water (2) Transportation of gas, liquid petroleum gas and compressed natural gas for others by air, rail, ship or truck; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement; Air transportation of goods; truck transport; railway transportation of goods; cargo ship transport; merchandise packaging; packaging of articles for transportation; physical storage of receptacles, cylinders, containers and tanks of metal for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals; physical storage of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals (3) Processing of composite, plastic, metal, rubber, glass fiber, fiber reinforcement materials, carbon fiber reinforcement materials, hybrid fiber reinforcement materials; Treatment of materials for the manufacture of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and receptacles for gas, fluids, air and chemicals; manufacture of valves and equipment for valves (4) Scientific and technological research related to composite technology for high and low pressure containers, cylinders, tanks, pressure relief valves, safety valves, valves for industrial machinery, stop valves, solenoid valves and automatic valves; industrial analysis and research services relating to production, manufacturing, maintenance, development, sales and distribution of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks, pressure relief valves, safety valves, valves for industrial machinery, stop valves, solenoid valves and automatic valves; design and development of composite products, namely, high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks, and pressure relief valves, safety valves, valves for industrial machinery, stop valves, solenoid valves and automatic valves and components thereof; design and development of high-pressure and low-pressure containers, cylinders and tanks of composite for gas, fluids, air

Goods & Services

Treatment of composite materials, plastic, metal, rubber, glass fiber, and fiber reinforcement materials, carbon fiber reinforcement materials, hybrid fiber reinforcement materials; treatment of materials for the manufacture of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and receptacles for gas, fluids, air and chemicals; custom manufacture of valves and equipment for valves Industrial oils and greases; industrial lubricants; dust absorbing and dust binding compositions; fuels, including motor fuel, and illuminants, namely, candles; candles and wicks for candles for lighting; liquefied petroleum gases; gases for use as fuel metal containers for storage or transport of goods; safes; goods of common metal, namely, high and low pressure metal containers for transport of goods, high and low pressure metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, high and low pressure metal storage tanks and valves, not being machine parts; ores of metal; metal containers for transport of goods, metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, and storage tanks of metal; containers for transport of goods of alloys of metal, cylinders of alloys of metal for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, and storage tanks of alloys of metal; containers and cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty, of metal and also their alloys for transport; containers and cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty, of metal and also their alloys for storage of goods; containers, cylinders and tanks of metal for storage of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals, sold empty; containers, cylinders and tanks of alloys of metal for storage of gasses, liquids, air or chemicals, sold empty Fire-extinguishing apparatus; Electric valve actuators; pressure gauges for valves fuel tanks for vehicles; flexible fuel tanks for boats, trucks, and yachts; trash containers adapted for use in vehicles; Brake air cylinders for land vehicles; Vehicle fuel tanks; roof racks for vehicles; roof racks for apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; roof racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; Automotive structural parts, namely, fuel storage cells and component parts therefor; Automobile structural parts for racing purposes, namely, fuel storage systems and component parts; Structural parts of marine vessels, namely, tanks for storing liquid and gas cargo; Automotive structural parts, namely, self-sealing tanks for fuel storage, coolant storage, oil storage, and/or water storage; Structural parts for boats; Structural parts for airplanes Raw or semi-worked rubber; gutta-percha, raw or semi-worked gum, asbestos, mica; rubber valves; plastics in extruded form for use in further manufacture; packing and insulating material; Non-metallic flexible pipes; Reinforcing materials not of metal for pipes; glass fiber reinforcing materials for pipes; carbon fiber reinforcing materials for pipes; hybrid fiber reinforcing materials for pipes; fiber reinforcing materials for insulation; glass fiber reinforcing materials for insulation; carbon fiber reinforcing materials for insulation; hybrid fiber reinforcing materials for insulation; plastic fibers, other than for textile use; carbon fibers, other than for textile use; Material for thermal insulation and fire protection, namely, fire-resistant composite hybrid panels made of aramid, glass, carbon or ceramic fibers Non-metal building materials, namely, fiberglass panels, floor boards, and fascia; non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal; reinforcing materials, not of metal for building; glass fiber reinforcement wall panels for building for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; carbon fiber reinforcement wall panels for building for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; hybrid fiber reinforcement wall panels for building for use on land installations, marine and sea installations, installations in the air and aerospace systems; non-metal building materials made of composite materials, namely, fiberglass panels, floor boards, and fascia Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; non-metal containers for transport, non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, non-metal valves for containers, high and low pressure containers for transport, high and low pressure non-metalcylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty, all being made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials or of plastic; storage tanks and high and low pressure storage tanks of wood and plastic; containers and cylinders of composite materials, namely, non-metal and non-paper storage containers and non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids sold empty; high and low pressure non-metal and non-paper containers of composite materials for storage and transport of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure non-metal cylinders of composite materials for storage of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals, sold empty; high and low pressure receptacles in the nature of non-metal and non-paper containers of composite materials for storage and transport of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; high and low pressure tanks of composite materials, namely, wood and plastic, for storage of gasses, fluids, air or chemicals; plasticvalves, not of metal other than machine parts Retail and wholesale store services featuring semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials, namely, common metal, alloys of metal, and metal building materials; online retail and wholesale store services featuring semi-manufactured goods and finished products fully or partly consisting of composite materials, namely, common metal, alloys of metal, and metal building materials; retail and wholesale store services featuring containers, cylinders and tanks of metal as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale store services featuring high and low pressure high and low pressure containers, high and low pressure cylinders and high and low pressure tanks as semi-manufactured goods and finished products; retail and wholesale store services featuring valves, spare parts to valves, accessories and fittings to valves; retail and wholesale store services featuring fuel tanks for vehicles, fuel tanks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, containers, cylinders and tanks used on vehicles, containers, cylinder and tanks used on apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale store services featuring rooftop racks for vehicles, rooftop racks for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water; retail and wholesale store services featuring rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale store services featuring rooftop racks for vehicles for storage of containers, cylinders and tanks; retail and wholesale store services featuring fuel storage systems for vehicles, fuel storage systems for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water, spare parts and accessories for vehicles, spare parts and accessories for apparatus' for locomotion by land, air or water Insurance brokerage; Financial affairs and monetary affairs, namely, financial information, management and analysis services; real estate brokerage Transport by ferry, boat, rail, and air; packaging and storage of goods; Arranging transport for travelers; air transportation of goods; truck transport; railway transport of goods; cargo ship transport; merchandise packaging for others; postal services, namely, packaging of articles for transportation; physical storage of receptacles, cylinders, containers and tanks of metal for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals; physical storage of high and low pressure containers, cylinders and tanks of composite materials for compressed gas, fluids, compressed and liquid air and chemicals

Goods & Services

Composite fiber cylinders for compressed gases, sold empty

Abstract

A system includes a valve, handle, guide, arm, channel, and projection. The handle is proximate the valve and is configured to open and close the valve. The handle is in a first position when the valve is open and in a second position when the valve is closed. The guide is connected to the handle. The arm is connected to the guide. The channel is located on one of the guide or the arm, the channel having opposed first and second ends. The projection is located on the other of the guide or the arm, the projection configured to be received in the channel. Moving the projection past a location of the first end of the channel pulls the guide and the handle, thereby moving the handle from the first position to the second position. The projection can be moved toward the second end while the handle remains in the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/46 - Mechanical actuating means for remote operation
• F16K 31/528 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with pin and slot
• F16K 17/04 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
• F16K 17/168 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side combined with manually-controlled valves, e.g. a valve combined with a safety valve
• F17C 13/04 - Arrangement or mounting of valves
• F16K 13/08 - Arrangements for cutting-off

Abstract

A system (10) includes a valve (38), handle (20), guide (24), arm (22), channel (26), and projection (52). The handle (20) is proximate the valve (38) and is configured to open and close the valve (38). The handle (20) is in a first position when the valve (38) is open and in a second position when the valve (38) is closed. The guide (24) is connected to the handle (20). The arm (22) is connected to the guide (24). The channel (26) is located on one of the guide (24) or the arm (22), the channel (26) having opposed first (54) and second (56) ends. The projection (52) is located on the other of the guide (24) or the arm (22), the projection (52) configured to be received in the channel (26). Moving the projection (52) past a location of the first end (54) of the channel (26) pulls the guide (24) and the handle (20), thereby moving the handle (20) from the first position to the second position. The projection (52) can be moved toward the second end (56) while the handle (20) remains in the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/46 - Mechanical actuating means for remote operation
• F16K 31/528 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with pin and slot
• F17C 13/04 - Arrangement or mounting of valves

Abstract

A system (10) includes a valve (38), handle (20), guide (24), arm (22), channel (26), and projection (52). The handle (20) is proximate the valve (38) and is configured to open and close the valve (38). The handle (20) is in a first position when the valve (38) is open and in a second position when the valve (38) is closed. The guide (24) is connected to the handle (20). The arm (22) is connected to the guide (24). The channel (26) is located on one of the guide (24) or the arm (22), the channel (26) having opposed first (54) and second (56) ends. The projection (52) is located on the other of the guide (24) or the arm (22), the projection (52) configured to be received in the channel (26). Moving the projection (52) past a location of the first end (54) of the channel (26) pulls the guide (24) and the handle (20), thereby moving the handle (20) from the first position to the second position. The projection (52) can be moved toward the second end (56) while the handle (20) remains in the second position.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/46 - Mechanical actuating means for remote operation
• F16K 31/528 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with pin and slot
• F17C 13/04 - Arrangement or mounting of valves

Abstract

A boss configured for attachment to a pressure vessel includes a first bore therein and a bearing disposed at least partially within the first bore. A system for supporting a pressure vessel on a vessel mount includes a boss, a bearing, and an attachment element. The boss is attached to the pressure vessel and has a first bore therein. The bearing is disposed at least partially within the first bore and has a second bore therethrough. The attachment element is configured to be affixed to the vessel mount, wherein a portion of the attachment element extends through the second bore and is slidable within the first and second bores substantially along a longitudinal axis of the pressure vessel. A method is described for supporting a pressure vessel on a vessel mount.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/08 - Mounting arrangements for vessels
• F16C 23/04 - Sliding-contact bearings self-adjusting
• F16C 35/02 - Rigid support of bearing units; Housings, e.g. caps, covers in the case of sliding-contact bearings
• F16C 11/06 - Ball-joints; Other joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints

Abstract

A boss (12) configured for attachment to a pressure vessel includes a first bore (26) therein and a bearing (18) disposed at least partially within the first bore. A system for supporting a pressure vessel on a vessel mount includes a boss, a bearing, and an attachment element. The boss is attached to the pressure vessel and has a first bore therein. The bearing is disposed at least partially within the first bore and has a second bore (56) therethrough. The attachment element is configured to be affixed to the vessel mount, wherein a portion of the attachment element extends through the second bore and is slidable within the first and second bores substantially along a longitudinal axis (24) of the pressure vessel. A method is described for supporting a pressure vessel on a vessel mount.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 23/04 - Sliding-contact bearings self-adjusting

Abstract

A boss (12) configured for attachment to a pressure vessel includes a first bore (26) therein and a bearing (18) disposed at least partially within the first bore. A system for supporting a pressure vessel on a vessel mount includes a boss, a bearing, and an attachment element. The boss is attached to the pressure vessel and has a first bore therein. The bearing is disposed at least partially within the first bore and has a second bore (56) therethrough. The attachment element is configured to be affixed to the vessel mount, wherein a portion of the attachment element extends through the second bore and is slidable within the first and second bores substantially along a longitudinal axis (24) of the pressure vessel. A method is described for supporting a pressure vessel on a vessel mount.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 23/04 - Sliding-contact bearings self-adjusting

Abstract

A system (10) and method of predicting impending failure of a pressure vessel (12) include a pressure vessel (12), a fluid source (16), a line (14) coupled to the pressure vessel (12) and to the fluid source (16), an apparatus (18), a sensor (24) and a controller (26). The apparatus (18) includes a conduit (36) and a containment structure (40). The containment structure (40) includes a cavity (38) separated from an interior of the conduit (36) by a portion of a conduit wall (44) of the conduit (36). The sensor (24) is configured to determine a value of a physical property in the cavity (38). The controller (26) is in signal communication with the sensor (24) and configured to detect a change in the value. The method includes determining a first value of a physical property in the cavity (38), experiencing a failure of the conduit wall (44), determining a second value of the physical property in the cavity (38), and detecting a difference between the first and second values.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear
• F16L 58/00 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation
• F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining
• G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures
• F15B 1/08 - Accumulators using a gas cushion; Gas charging devices; Indicators or floats therefor
• G01M 3/32 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for containers, e.g. radiators

Abstract

A system (10) and method of predicting impending failure of a pressure vessel (12) include a pressure vessel (12), a fluid source (16), a line (14) coupled to the pressure vessel (12) and to the fluid source (16), an apparatus (18), a sensor (24) and a controller (26). The apparatus (18) includes a conduit (36) and a containment structure (40). The containment structure (40) includes a cavity (38) separated from an interior of the conduit (36) by a portion of a conduit wall (44) of the conduit (36). The sensor (24) is configured to determine a value of a physical property in the cavity (38). The controller (26) is in signal communication with the sensor (24) and configured to detect a change in the value. The method includes determining a first value of a physical property in the cavity (38), experiencing a failure of the conduit wall (44), determining a second value of the physical property in the cavity (38), and detecting a difference between the first and second values.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear
• F15B 1/08 - Accumulators using a gas cushion; Gas charging devices; Indicators or floats therefor
• F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining
• F16L 58/00 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation
• G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures
• G01M 3/32 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for containers, e.g. radiators

Abstract

A system and method of predicting impending failure of a pressure vessel include a pressure vessel, a fluid source, a line coupled to the pressure vessel and to the fluid source, an apparatus, a sensor and a controller. The apparatus includes a conduit and a containment structure. The containment structure includes a cavity separated from an interior of the conduit by a portion of a conduit wall of the conduit. The sensor is configured to determine a value of a physical property in the cavity. The controller is in signal communication with the sensor and configured to detect a change in the value. The method includes determining a first value of a physical property in the cavity, experiencing a failure of the conduit wall, determining a second value of the physical property in the cavity, and detecting a difference between the first and second values.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 9/22 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materials; Analysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by observing bodies wholly or partially immersed in fluid materials by balancing the weight of the bodies with continuous circulation of the fluid
• G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object - Details
• G01D 3/08 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group with provision for safeguarding the apparatus, e.g. against abnormal operation, against breakdown
• G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves; Visualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques
• G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
• G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
• G06Q 10/00 - Administration; Management
• F16L 57/00 - Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear
• F16L 58/00 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation
• F15B 1/08 - Accumulators using a gas cushion; Gas charging devices; Indicators or floats therefor
• F16L 55/07 - Arrangement or mounting of devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating or draining
• G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures
• G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
• F16L 9/18 - Double-walled pipes; Multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
• F16L 39/00 - Joints or fittings for double-walled or multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
• F16L 41/02 - Branch units, e.g. made in one piece, welded, riveted

Abstract

A pressure vessel (10') has a first end (14) with a first boss (16'), the first boss (16') having a first outer surface (38). The vessel (10') includes a liner (20') having a second outer surface (24), a shell (12) disposed over the second outer surface (24), and a first vent (22). The first vent (22) is formed onto at least a portion of the first outer surface (38) and at least a portion of the second outer surface (24). The first vent (22) includes a texture that provides a higher rate of gas flow through the first vent (22) than through a portion of an interface (26) of the liner (20') and shell (12) lacking the texture. In another aspect, a pressure vessel (10') has a first end (14a') and a second end (14b'), a plurality of first longitudinal vents (22) and a plurality of second longitudinal vents (22). At least one of first longitudinal vents (22) is circumferentially offset around the pressure vessel (10') from at least one of the second longitudinal vents (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials

Abstract

A pressure vessel has a first end with a first boss, the first boss having a first outer surface. The vessel includes a liner having a second outer surface, a shell disposed over the second outer surface, and a first vent. The first vent is formed onto at least a portion of the first outer surface and at least a portion of the second outer surface. The first vent includes a texture that provides a higher rate of gas flow through the first vent than through a portion of an interface of the liner and shell lacking the texture. In another aspect, a pressure vessel has a first end and a second end, a plurality of first longitudinal vents and a plurality of second longitudinal vents. At least one of first longitudinal vents is circumferentially offset around the pressure vessel from at least one of the second longitudinal vents.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
• B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures
• C23F 4/04 - Processes for removing metallic material from surfaces, not provided for in group or by physical dissolution
• C09K 13/00 - Etching, surface-brightening or pickling compositions
• C23F 1/00 - Etching metallic material by chemical means

Abstract

A pressure vessel (10') has a first end (14) with a first boss (16'), the first boss (16') having a first outer surface (38). The vessel (10') includes a liner (20') having a second outer surface (24), a shell (12) disposed over the second outer surface (24), and a first vent (22). The first vent (22) is formed onto at least a portion of the first outer surface (38) and at least a portion of the second outer surface (24). The first vent (22) includes a texture that provides a higher rate of gas flow through the first vent (22) than through a portion of an interface (26) of the liner (20') and shell (12) lacking the texture. In another aspect, a pressure vessel (10') has a first end (14a') and a second end (14b'), a plurality of first longitudinal vents (22) and a plurality of second longitudinal vents (22). At least one of first longitudinal vents (22) is circumferentially offset around the pressure vessel (10') from at least one of the second longitudinal vents (22).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials

Abstract

A pressurized tank system (10) includes a first tank (12), a second tank (14), a manifold (28), a first conduit (30) connecting the first tank (12) to the manifold (28), a second conduit (32) connecting the second tank (14) to the manifold (28), a first pressure actuated valve (22) operably connected to the second conduit (32), a third conduit (24) connecting the manifold (28) and the first pressure actuated valve (22), and a fourth conduit (38) connecting the first pressure actuated valve (22) and the second tank (14). The first pressure actuated valve (22) is configured for operation by fluid pressure in the third conduit (24). A method includes operably connecting a first pressure actuated valve (22) at a junction between the second conduit (32), a third conduit (24) connecting to the manifold (28), and a fourth conduit (38) connecting to the second tank (14); and automatically opening the first pressure actuated valve (22) with the fluid in the third conduit (24) when the fluid pressure level exceeds a threshold pressure level.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 7/00 - Methods or apparatus for discharging liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases from pressure vessels, not covered by another subclass

Abstract

A pressurized tank system includes a first tank, a second tank, a manifold, a first conduit connecting the first tank to the manifold, a second conduit connecting the second tank to the manifold, a first pressure actuated valve operably connected to the second conduit, a third conduit connecting the manifold and the first pressure actuated valve, and a fourth conduit connecting the first pressure actuated valve and the second tank. The first pressure actuated valve is configured for operation by fluid pressure in the third conduit. A method includes operably connecting a first pressure actuated valve at a junction between the second conduit, a third conduit connecting to the manifold, and a fourth conduit connecting to the second tank; and automatically opening the first pressure actuated valve with the fluid in the third conduit when the fluid pressure level exceeds a threshold pressure level.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/04 - Arrangement or mounting of valves
• F17C 13/12 - Arrangements or mounting of devices for preventing or minimising the effect of explosion
• F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
• F17C 7/00 - Methods or apparatus for discharging liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases from pressure vessels, not covered by another subclass

Abstract

A pressure vessel includes a shell, a liner, and a boss. The liner is positioned within the shell and defines the interior environment. The boss is located at a first interface between the shell and the liner. The boss includes a cavity and a venting structure located in the cavity. The cavity is located at a second interface between the liner and the boss, and the cavity is located at an interior surface of the boss in communication with the interior environment. A gas vent path is defined from the first interface, through the venting structure, and into the interior environment of the pressure vessel. The disclosure also describes a boss for a pressure vessel and a method of manufacturing the boss. The boss includes a port, a flange, a cavity and a gas venting structure. The cavity and gas venting structure are located on an interior of the flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• B22F 3/11 - Making porous workpieces or articles
• B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
• F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels

Abstract

A pressure vessel (10) for holding fluids includes a tank and a coating (28) disposed on an outer surface of the tank. The tank defines a cavity for holding fluids, and an outer surface (18) of the tank includes a first visual characteristic. The coating (28) includes an indicator layer (30), an outer layer (34), and a first intermediate layer (32). The indicator layer (30) is disposed on the outer surface (18), the indicator layer (30) including a second visual characteristic that visually contrasts with the first visual characteristic. The outer layer (34) is disposed over the indicator layer (30), the outer layer (34) including a third visual characteristic that visually contrasts with the second visual characteristic. The first intermediate layer (32) is positioned between the indicator layer (30) and the outer layer (34), the first intermediate layer (32) being visually transparent or translucent. The disclosure also describes a coating (28) including an indicator layer (30), an outer layer (34), and a first intermediate layer (32).

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 15/00 - Layered products essentially comprising metal
• B32B 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer

Abstract

A pressure vessel (10) for holding fluids includes a tank and a coating (28) disposed on an outer surface of the tank. The tank defines a cavity for holding fluids, and an outer surface (18) of the tank includes a first visual characteristic. The coating (28) includes an indicator layer (30), an outer layer (34), and a first intermediate layer (32). The indicator layer (30) is disposed on the outer surface (18), the indicator layer (30) including a second visual characteristic that visually contrasts with the first visual characteristic. The outer layer (34) is disposed over the indicator layer (30), the outer layer (34) including a third visual characteristic that visually contrasts with the second visual characteristic. The first intermediate layer (32) is positioned between the indicator layer (30) and the outer layer (34), the first intermediate layer (32) being visually transparent or translucent. The disclosure also describes a coating (28) including an indicator layer (30), an outer layer (34), and a first intermediate layer (32).

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 15/00 - Layered products essentially comprising metal
• B32B 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer

Abstract

A pressure vessel (10) includes a shell (18), a liner (20), and a boss (16). The liner (20) is positioned within the shell (18) and defines the interior environment (17). The boss (16) is located at a first interface (60) between the shell (18) and the liner (20). The boss (16) includes a cavity (27) and a venting structure (28) located in the cavity (27). The cavity (27) is located at a second interface (62) between the liner (20) and the boss (16), and the cavity (27) is located at an interior surface (31) of the boss (16) in communication with the interior environment (17). A gas vent path (54) is defined from the first interface (60), through the venting structure (28), and into the interior environment (17) of the pressure vessel (10). The disclosure also describes a boss (16) for a pressure vessel (10) and a method of manufacturing the boss (16). The boss (16) includes a port (26), a flange (24), a cavity (27) and a gas venting structure (28). The cavity (27) and gas venting structure (28) are located on an interior (37) of the flange (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials

Abstract

A pressure vessel for holding fluids includes a tank and a coating disposed on an outer surface of the tank. The tank defines a cavity for holding fluids, and an outer surface of the tank includes a first visual characteristic. The coating includes an indicator layer, an outer layer, and a first intermediate layer. The indicator layer is disposed on the outer surface, the indicator layer including a second visual characteristic that visually contrasts with the first visual characteristic. The outer layer is disposed over the indicator layer, the outer layer including a third visual characteristic that visually contrasts with the second visual characteristic. The first intermediate layer is positioned between the indicator layer and the outer layer, the first intermediate layer being visually transparent or translucent. The disclosure also describes a coating including an indicator layer, an outer layer, and a first intermediate layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
• B32B 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer
• B32B 15/00 - Layered products essentially comprising metal
• G01D 7/00 - Indicating measured values

Abstract

A pressurized tank system (10) includes a first tank (12), a second tank (14), a manifold (28), a first conduit (30) connecting the first tank (12) to the manifold (28), a second conduit (32) connecting the second tank (14) to the manifold (28), a first pressure actuated valve (22) operably connected to the second conduit (32), a third conduit (24) connecting the manifold (28) and the first pressure actuated valve (22), and a fourth conduit (38) connecting the first pressure actuated valve (22) and the second tank (14). The first pressure actuated valve (22) is configured for operation by fluid pressure in the third conduit (24). A method includes operably connecting a first pressure actuated valve (22) at a junction between the second conduit (32), a third conduit (24) connecting to the manifold (28), and a fourth conduit (38) connecting to the second tank (14); and automatically opening the first pressure actuated valve (22) with the fluid in the third conduit (24) when the fluid pressure level exceeds a threshold pressure level.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 7/00 - Methods or apparatus for discharging liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases from pressure vessels, not covered by another subclass

Abstract

A pressure vessel (10) includes a shell (18), a liner (20), and a boss (16). The liner (20) is positioned within the shell (18) and defines the interior environment (17). The boss (16) is located at a first interface (60) between the shell (18) and the liner (20). The boss (16) includes a cavity (27) and a venting structure (28) located in the cavity (27). The cavity (27) is located at a second interface (62) between the liner (20) and the boss (16), and the cavity (27) is located at an interior surface (31) of the boss (16) in communication with the interior environment (17). A gas vent path (54) is defined from the first interface (60), through the venting structure (28), and into the interior environment (17) of the pressure vessel (10). The disclosure also describes a boss (16) for a pressure vessel (10) and a method of manufacturing the boss (16). The boss (16) includes a port (26), a flange (24), a cavity (27) and a gas venting structure (28). The cavity (27) and gas venting structure (28) are located on an interior (37) of the flange (24).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials

Abstract

An apparatus is configured to be positioned between a boss and a shell of a pressure vessel. The boss includes a bore having a longitudinal axis. The apparatus includes an annular body and a gas permeable feature. The annular body includes an inner surface configured to abut the boss and an outer surface configured to abut the shell. The annular body has opposite first and second ends relative to the longitudinal axis. The gas permeable feature is provided on the inner surface and extends at least from the first end to the second end. The disclosure also describes a pressure vessel including a shell, and boss, and an apparatus positioned between the boss and the shell. A method for forming a pressure vessel includes mounting a boss on a mandrel, positioning an annular fitting about a neck of the boss, forming a liner, and forming an outer shell.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials

Abstract

An apparatus is configured to be positioned between a boss and a shell of a pressure vessel. The boss includes a bore therethrough, and the bore has a longitudinal axis. The apparatus includes an annular body and a gas permeable feature. The annular body includes an inner surface configured to abut the boss and an outer surface configured to abut the shell. The annular body has opposite first and second ends relative to the longitudinal axis. The gas permeable feature is provided on the inner surface and extends at least from the first end to the second end. The disclosure also describes a pressure vessel including a shell, and boss, and an apparatus positioned between the boss and the shell. A method for forming a pressure vessel includes mounting a boss on a mandrel, positioning an annular fitting about a neck of the boss, forming a liner, and forming an outer shell.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 13/00 - Rolls, drums, discs, or the like; Bearings or mountings therefor
• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
• F17C 1/14 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of non-magnetic steel
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
• F17C 13/00 - VESSELS FOR CONTAINING OR STORING COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES; FIXED-CAPACITY GAS-HOLDERS; FILLING VESSELS WITH, OR DISCHARGING FROM VESSELS, COMPRESSED, LIQUEFIED, OR SOLIDIFIED GASES - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels

Abstract

An apparatus (28) is configured to be positioned between a boss (16) and a shell (18) of a pressure vessel (10). The boss (16) includes a bore (26) therethrough, and the bore (26) has a longitudinal axis (36). The apparatus (28) includes an annular body and a gas permeable feature (30). The annular body includes an inner surface (38) configured to abut the boss (16) and an outer surface (46) configured to abut the shell (18). The annular body has opposite first (42) and second (44) ends relative to the longitudinal axis (36). The gas permeable feature (30) is provided on the inner surface (38) and extends at least from the first end (42) to the second end (44). The disclosure also describes a pressure vessel (10) including a shell (18), and boss (16), and an apparatus (28) positioned between the boss (16) and the shell (18). A method for forming a pressure vessel (10) includes mounting a boss (16) on a mandrel, positioning an annular fitting (28) about a neck (22) of the boss (16), forming a liner (20), and forming an outer shell (18).

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials