Apparatus and method for the vapor recovery of propane vapors during fueling
US7918250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2270/0709
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for the recovery of propane vapors during propane cylinder refueling. The apparatus includes a separate recovery cylinder adapted to receive vapors that may be created during the refilling of propane cylinders. The recovered vapors may be used in the refilling of other cylinders during a subsequent refilling operation.
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