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Method of charging and hermetically sealing a high pressure gas vessel

US4538395A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 1982
Grant dateSep 3, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2227/0107
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for and method of charging and hermetically sealing a small pressure vessel for confining therein a highly pressurized gas for a shelf life of several years. The vessel has a boss or neck with a very small opening extending longitudinally therethrough defining a fill connection which terminates in a small sharp edged cylindrical lip at its outer extremity into and around which a ductile metal is extruded under pressure for establishing a seal.

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