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Authentication of replaceable fuel cartridge

US10658689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2013
Grant dateMay 19, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2035

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  • 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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