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Diffusion layer for pressure vessels

US7870971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventor

Harald Schlag · Gerolzhofen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 29, 2007
Grant date	Jan 18, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 5, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E60/32
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a vessel and a method of forming the vessel including an inner shell, an outer shell, and a diffusion layer disposed therebetween, wherein the diffusion layer facilitates the venting of a fluid from between the inner shell and the outer shell.

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