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Methods and systems for compressed natural gas (CNG)

US9086187B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Trilogy Engineered Solutions, LLC · US

Inventors

Gary Gibb · Lindon, US
Michael Pintz · Fairview Park, US
Stephen Polatas · North Canton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 20, 2013
Grant date	Jul 21, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 20, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/6881
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system comprising a frame, a first container, a second container, a first manifold, a second manifold, and a casing. The frame may have: a first side; a first connecting member; and a second side. The first container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The first manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The casing may at least partially surround the frame, the first container, the first manifold, and the second manifold.

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