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Pressure vessel longitudinal vents

US9618160B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

HEXAGON TECHNOLOGY AS · NO

Inventors

John Eihusen · Lincoln, US
Norman L. Newhouse · Mishawaka, US
Nicholas N. Kleinschmit · Saint Libory, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 3, 2010
Grant date	Apr 11, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 15, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E60/32
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure describes a pressure vessel having a first end with a first boss and a cylindrical portion. The vessel includes a liner, a composite shell disposed over the liner, and a first longitudinal vent disposed between the liner and the composite shell. The first longitudinal vent includes an elongated vent defining element and extends at least from the cylindrical portion of the vessel to the first boss.

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