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Natural gas adsorption devices

US9188284B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2012
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C11/007
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a natural gas absorption device that includes (1) at least one porous, flexible container that has an average pore diameter and is permeable to natural gas, (2) a natural gas absorption material at least partially disposed in the container, the material having a volume average diameter larger than the average pore diameter of the container, and (3) a storage tank having an opening, the tank enclosing the container and the natural gas absorption material.

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