Authentication of replaceable fuel cartridge
US10658689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49764
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The within disclosure provides devices, methods and systems for use in authenticating hydrogen fuel tanks or cartridges utilizing unique identifier elements, physical conformations and combinations of same. A user may place a hydrogen cartridge with a hollow body and a shaped body and/or dispensing end in a carriage having a fluid communication means and said fluid communication means matching said shaped body and/or dispensing end, whereby a tank mating to the carriage is limited to matching shaped cartridge and carriage.
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