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Pressure vessel longitudinal vents

US11761589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY H2 AS · NO

Inventors

John Eihusen · Lincoln, US
Norman L. Newhouse · Mishawaka, US
Nicholas N. Kleinschmit · Saint Libory, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 24, 2017
Grant date	Sep 19, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 1, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E60/32
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure describes a pressure vessel having a first end with a first boss and a cylindrical portion. The vessel includes a liner, a composite shell disposed over the liner, and a first longitudinal vent disposed between the liner and the composite shell. The first longitudinal vent includes an elongated vent defining element and extends at least from the cylindrical portion of the vessel to the first boss.

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