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Thermal-operated pump

US10215165B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2013
Grant dateFeb 26, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B31/00
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thermal operated fluid pump has a plunger which is moved by a thermally expandable element to compress a fluid, such as natural gas, into a storage cylinder.

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