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Apparatus and method for the vapor recovery of propane vapors during fueling

US7918250B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2006
Grant dateApr 5, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 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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