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System and method for filling a portable liquified gas storage/delivery system

US8156972B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2008
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2270/025
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A liquefied gas storage/delivery system and method that includes a liquefied gas storage system. The liquefied gas storage system includes a housing containing a storage vessel suited to contain a supply of liquefied gas, such as liquid oxygen (LOX). A rotatable turntable is provided on an exterior surface of the housing. An interface shaped to match the shape of at least a portion of a portable liquid storage/delivery device is provide in or on the turntable. A connector is disposed in the interface that couples to a corresponding connector on the portable liquid storage/delivery device. The two connectors are coupled by placing the portable liquid storage/delivery device in the interface and rotating the turntable.

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