Portable liquid oxygen unit with multiple operational orientations
US6843247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/27
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portable liquid oxygen (LOX) storage/delivery apparatus is provided, including an insulated LOX container having an interior, a top portion, bottom portion, and sidewall, the sidewall including a first and second side portion, both extending between the top and bottom portion, and a port system in communication with the interior for charging the container and for withdrawing LOX and gaseous oxygen. The gaseous oxygen is withdrawn from the container through a first outlet and LOX is withdrawn from the container through a second outlet when the container is positioned in a first orientation with the sidewall vertically oriented, as well as when the container is positioned in a second orientation with the second side portion oriented downwardly and with the first side portion upwardly and overlying the second side portion, and any position in between.
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