US3703976A
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High pressure storage vessel
Assignee: Oklahoma State University
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Filing: 1970-10-28
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1990-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A method of manufacture of a high pressure gas storage vessel having a body of particles in the form of a porous solid mass, a conduit having one end within the porous solid body, the conduit extending from the body providing means of conducting gas to and from the body, and an impervious covering encapsulating the body.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Hughes
- 👤 Hansel J Allison
- 👤 Ramachandra G Ramakumar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:17
CPC Classifications
F; F17; F17C; F17C11/00; F17C11/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A high pressure gas storage vessel comprising: a solid porous body of sintered particles; a conduit having one end received within said porous solid body, the conduit extending from the body and providing means of conducting gas to and from said body; and an impervious covering encapsulating and penetrating said porous body to a selected depth.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
A high pressure gas storage vessel comprising: a solid porous body of sintered particles; a conduit having one end received within said porous solid body, the conduit extending from the body and providing means of conducting gas to and from said body; and an impervious covering encapsulating and penetrating said porous body to a selected depth.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A high pressure gas storage vessel according to claim 14 in which said body is of sintered discrete particles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A high pressure gas storage vessel according to claim 1 in which said body is of fused crystals, the body thereby being of porous crystalline structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A high pressure gas storage vessel according to claim 1 in which said impervious covering is epoxy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A high pressure gas storage vessel according to claim 1 in which said impervious covering is metal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |