公开(公告)号：US20040172803A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-09

申请号：US10796268

申请日：2004-03-09

Inventor： Kailash C. Gulati

IPC: B23P021/00

CPC classification number: B21D47/00 ,  B21D51/18 ,  F17C3/00 ,  F17C3/025 ,  F17C13/004 ,  F17C2201/0157 ,  F17C2201/032 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2203/01 ,  F17C2203/011 ,  F17C2203/012 ,  F17C2203/013 ,  F17C2203/03 ,  F17C2203/0304 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0643 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2203/0678 ,  F17C2205/0184 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2209/232 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/031 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2260/011 ,  F17C2260/013 ,  F17C2260/016 ,  F17C2265/05 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/011 ,  F17C2270/0121 ,  F17C2270/0123 ,  F17C2270/0136 ,  Y10S220/901 ,  Y10T29/49616 ,  Y10T29/49623 ,  Y10T29/49625 ,  Y10T29/49892 ,  Y10T29/49893 ,  Y10T29/49904 ,  Y10T29/53443

Abstract: Substantially rectangular-shaped tanks are provided for storing liquefied gas, which tanks are especially adapted for use on land or in combination with bottom-supported offshore structure such as gravity-based structures (GBS). A tank according to this invention is capable of storing fluids at substantially atmospheric pressure and has a plate cover adapted to contain fluids and to transfer local loads caused by contact of said plate cover with said contained fluids to a grillage of stiffeners and stringers, which in turn is adapted to transfer the local loads to an internal truss frame structure. Methods of constructing these tanks are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供基本矩形的储罐用于储存液化气，这些罐特别适用于陆地或与底部支撑的近海结构如重力结构（GBS）组合使用。 根据本发明的罐能够以基本上大气压力储存流体，并且具有适于容纳流体的板盖，以及由于所述板盖与所述容纳流体的接触而导致的局部载荷到加强筋和桁条的格栅， 转弯适于将局部负载传递到内部桁架框架结构。 还提供了建造这些坦克的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20040145282A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-29

申请号：US10351789

申请日：2003-01-27

Inventor： Robert Anthony Bogdan

IPC: B65G059/00

CPC classification number: F17C13/084 ,  B63B25/002 ,  F17C2201/0104 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/0119 ,  F17C2201/032 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/058 ,  F17C2205/0111 ,  F17C2205/013 ,  F17C2205/018 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0781

Abstract: An assembly for securing SCUBA gear on a boat without increased use of deck space is provided. A platform is disposed above the deck of a boat. A retainer is disposed above the platform. An opening is disposed within the retainer dimensioned to receive a SCUBA tank therein. The platform may form the upper surface of a cabinet. The cabinet having at least one SCUBA tank supporting member therein. The SCUBA tank supporting member having a radiused surface for securely retaining the SCUBA tank within the cabinet. The support member has a first end and a second end, the first end being higher than the second end.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将SCUBA齿轮固定在船上而不增加甲板空间使用的组件。 在船的甲板上方设置一个平台。 保持架设置在平台的上方。 开口设置在保持器的尺寸内以在其中容纳SCUBA罐。 平台可形成机柜的上表面。 所述机柜在其中具有至少一个SCUBA罐支撑构件。 SCUBA罐支撑构件具有用于将SCUBA罐牢固地保持在柜内的圆角表面。 支撑构件具有第一端和第二端，第一端高于第二端。

公开(公告)号：US20040089440A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10294825

申请日：2002-11-13

Inventor： Stan A. Sanders

IPC: F28F007/00 ,  F28D007/10 ,  F28D007/02 ,  B21D053/02

CPC classification number: F17C1/00 ,  B29C47/00 ,  B29C47/0014 ,  B29C47/0023 ,  B29C47/0026 ,  B29C47/0028 ,  B29C47/003 ,  B29C47/0052 ,  B29C47/065 ,  B29C47/30 ,  B29C47/882 ,  B29C47/8895 ,  B29C53/66 ,  B29C53/8075 ,  B29C63/10 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/04 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C65/562 ,  B29C65/564 ,  B29C65/78 ,  B29C66/112 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/1222 ,  B29C66/1224 ,  B29C66/124 ,  B29C66/131 ,  B29C66/221 ,  B29C66/5344 ,  B29C66/54 ,  B29C66/542 ,  B29C66/5432 ,  B29C66/8221 ,  B29C66/8242 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  B29C66/83411 ,  B29C66/836 ,  B29C70/32 ,  B29C70/86 ,  B29C2793/0027 ,  B29D23/00 ,  B29L2023/00 ,  B29L2023/005 ,  B29L2031/18 ,  B29L2031/602 ,  B29L2031/7156 ,  B29L2031/772 ,  F17C2201/0138 ,  F17C2201/0142 ,  F17C2201/0147 ,  F17C2201/0157 ,  F17C2201/0161 ,  F17C2201/0166 ,  F17C2201/0176 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2203/011 ,  F17C2203/012 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0658 ,  F17C2203/0663 ,  F17C2203/0665 ,  F17C2203/067 ,  F17C2203/0685 ,  F17C2203/069 ,  F17C2205/0314 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2209/2154 ,  F17C2209/22 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2209/227 ,  F17C2209/228 ,  F17C2209/23 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  F17C2260/012 ,  F17C2260/021 ,  F17C2260/042 ,  F17C2265/031 ,  F17C2270/01 ,  Y10T29/4935

Abstract: A cellular reservoir flexible pressure vessel is formed as a series of closely packed tubes fitted into a pair of opposing end caps. The end caps have individual receptacles sized and shaped to receive the tube ends that are secured with adhesive or radio frequency welding. At least one end cap has a passageway for connection of the vessel. The vessel may be formed in a variety of useful shapes and the tubes may have various internal and external cross-sections. The end caps may be filled with sintactic foam with canals leading to the passageway. Microtubes through the syntactic foam may connect the tubes to the passageway. The vessel is further strengthened by overwrapping with high-strength braiding material, hoop winding or by overlayment with high-strength fabric. The vessel is further strengthened by coating with plastic resin. Apparatus and methods for forming the cellular reservoir flexible vessels are described.

公开(公告)号：US20040089335A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10290809

申请日：2002-11-08

Inventor： Dennis N. Bingham

IPC: H01L035/00 ,  H01L037/00

CPC classification number: F17C7/04 ,  F17C2201/0119 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2205/018 ,  F17C2205/0335 ,  F17C2205/0391 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/0169 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2223/047 ,  F17C2227/0304 ,  F17C2227/0337 ,  F17C2227/0372 ,  F17C2227/0374 ,  F17C2250/0626 ,  Y02T10/166

Abstract: Apparatus providing at least one thermoelectric device for pressurizing a liquefied gas container and methods employing same are disclosed. A thermoelectric device including a heating surface and a cooling surface is used for pressurizing a container by vaporizing liquefied gas within the container by transferring heat energy from a portion of the liquefied gas in contact with the cooling surface to another portion of the liquefied gas in contact with the heating surface of the thermoelectric device to convert some of the liquefied gas to a vapor state. Liquefied gas vapor and/or liquid phase may be supplied by disclosed apparatus and methods. The apparatus may also be used as a vapor pump or a liquid pump, or fluid pump. Methods of operation are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供至少一个用于加压液化气容器的热电装置的设备及其采用的方法。 包括加热表面和冷却表面的热电装置用于通过将来自与冷却表面接触的液化气体的一部分的热能传递到接触的液化气体的另一部分而使容器内的液化气体蒸发来对容器加压 与热电装置的加热表面一起将一些液化气体转化为蒸汽状态。 可以通过公开的装置和方法提供液化气体蒸气和/或液相。 该装置也可以用作蒸汽泵或液体泵或流体泵。 还公开了操作方法。

公开(公告)号：US06729492B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US09876684

申请日：2001-06-07

Applicant: Kailash C. Gulati

Inventor： Kailash C. Gulati

IPC: F17C100

CPC classification number: B21D47/00 ,  B21D51/18 ,  F17C3/00 ,  F17C3/025 ,  F17C13/004 ,  F17C2201/0157 ,  F17C2201/032 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/052 ,  F17C2203/01 ,  F17C2203/011 ,  F17C2203/012 ,  F17C2203/013 ,  F17C2203/03 ,  F17C2203/0304 ,  F17C2203/0604 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2203/0629 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0643 ,  F17C2203/0646 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2203/0678 ,  F17C2205/0184 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2209/232 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/031 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2260/011 ,  F17C2260/013 ,  F17C2260/016 ,  F17C2265/05 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/011 ,  F17C2270/0121 ,  F17C2270/0123 ,  F17C2270/0136 ,  Y10S220/901 ,  Y10T29/49616 ,  Y10T29/49623 ,  Y10T29/49625 ,  Y10T29/49892 ,  Y10T29/49893 ,  Y10T29/49904 ,  Y10T29/53443

Abstract: Substantially rectangular-shaped tanks are provided for storing liquefied gas, which tanks are especially adapted for use on land or in combination with bottom-supported offshore structure such as gravity-based structures (GBS). A tank according to this invention is capable of storing fluids at substantially atmospheric pressure and has a plate cover adapted to contain fluids and to transfer local loads caused by contact of said plate cover with said contained fluids to a grillage of stiffeners and stringers, which in turn is adapted to transfer the local loads to an internal truss frame structure. Methods of constructing these tanks are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20040074570A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：US10726961

申请日：2003-12-03

Applicant: TRW Inc.

Inventor： Eric C. Erike

IPC: C22C038/44 ,  C21D009/08

CPC classification number: C21D8/10 ,  B60R21/264 ,  C21D9/08 ,  C22C38/04 ,  C22C38/18 ,  F17C1/00 ,  F17C1/16 ,  F17C2201/0119 ,  F17C2201/0138 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2201/058 ,  F17C2203/011 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2203/0639 ,  F17C2203/0648 ,  F17C2205/0314 ,  F17C2209/2109 ,  F17C2209/2172 ,  F17C2209/2181 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2209/222 ,  F17C2221/011 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/014 ,  F17C2221/016 ,  F17C2221/017 ,  F17C2221/03 ,  F17C2221/031 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2227/0332 ,  F17C2250/0482 ,  F17C2250/072 ,  F17C2260/011 ,  F17C2260/012 ,  F17C2260/036 ,  F17C2260/053 ,  F17C2270/0165 ,  F17C2270/0181 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y10S148/909

Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes a low-carbon steel tube (24). The low-carbon steel tube (24) yields plastically more than about 5% before fracturing at temperatures down to about null40null C. when stress is applied to the low-carbon steel tube sufficient to cause the low carbon steel tube to so yield.

Abstract translation: 一种装置（10）包括低碳钢管（24）。 当低温钢管（24）在低于约-40℃的温度下压裂之前，塑性地大于约5％，当低碳钢管施加足以使低碳钢管产生的应力 。

公开(公告)号：US20040060497A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-01

申请号：US10606268

申请日：2003-06-25

Inventor： Eric N. Smith ,  Charles W. Nelson

IPC: B63B025/08

CPC classification number: B63B27/36 ,  B63B25/006 ,  B63B25/14 ,  B63B25/16 ,  B63B27/02 ,  B63B27/24 ,  B63B35/003 ,  B63B35/28 ,  B63B2035/4486 ,  F17C1/002 ,  F17C2201/0138 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2203/0337 ,  F17C2203/0379 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2203/0619 ,  F17C2203/0636 ,  F17C2203/0673 ,  F17C2205/0111 ,  F17C2205/0126 ,  F17C2205/0161 ,  F17C2205/0165 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2209/221 ,  F17C2209/227 ,  F17C2209/238 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/035 ,  F17C2260/015 ,  F17C2260/018 ,  F17C2265/061 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0113 ,  F17C2270/0115 ,  F17C2270/0118 ,  F17C2270/0126 ,  F17C2270/0128 ,  F17C2270/0136 ,  F17C2270/0173

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transporting or storing compressed natural gas in a marine environment includes the providing of a heavy lift vessel that has a weather deck area that is bounded by forward and aft, port and starboard sides or walls that extend above the weather deck. A buoyant module is provided that contains a pipeline, the pipeline including multiple alternating straight sections and bend sections and multiple layers. The pipeline is supported at differing elevations within the module interior so that the various sections of the pipeline are preferably spaced apart to enable visual and/or remote exterior inspection (e.g. video, radar, x-ray, acoustic, or other exterior, non-destructive test) of the outer surface of the pipeline. The pipeline has a continuous bore that is piggable for internal inspections. The module can be transferred to a heavy lift vessel or can be used as flotation. The combination of heavy lift vessel and module can travel to a selected location for loading and unloading compressed natural gas. The module can be placed in a marine environment to serve as a storage facility for compressed natural gas.

Abstract translation: 用于在海洋环境中运输或储存压缩天然气的方法和装置包括提供重型提升船，该提升船具有在前后方向前后的前，后，舷侧和右舷侧壁或墙壁限定的露天甲板区域。 提供了一种包含管道的浮力模块，管道包括多个交替的直线段和弯曲段以及多层。 管道在模块内部的不同高度处被支撑，使得管道的各个部分优选间隔开，以使得能够进行视觉和/或远程外部检查（例如，视频，雷达，X射线，声学或其它外部， 管道外表面的破坏性试验）。 管道具有连续的内孔，用于内部检查。 该模块可以转移到重型提升容器中，或者可以用作浮选。 重型提升船和模块的组合可以移动到选定的位置，以装载和卸载压缩天然气。 该模块可以放置在海洋环境中，作为压缩天然气的储存设施。

公开(公告)号：US06655155B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-02

申请号：US10266357

申请日：2002-10-08

Applicant: William M. Bishop

Inventor： William M. Bishop

IPC: F17C704

CPC classification number: F17C13/002 ,  B63B25/14 ,  B63B25/16 ,  F17C1/002 ,  F17C3/025 ,  F17C5/04 ,  F17C5/06 ,  F17C7/04 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2203/0333 ,  F17C2203/0639 ,  F17C2203/0678 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/0111 ,  F17C2205/0142 ,  F17C2205/0146 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2265/06 ,  F17C2270/0105 ,  F17C2270/0581 ,  Y10T137/6906

Abstract: The methods and apparatus for transporting compressed gas includes a gas storage system having a plurality of pipes connected by a manifold whereby the gas storage system is designed to operate in the pressure range of the minimum compressibility factor for a given composition of gas. A displacement fluid may be used to load or offload the gas from the gas storage system. A vessel including a preferred gas storage system may also include pumping equipment for handling the displacement fluid and provide storage for some or all of the fluid needed to load or unload the vessel.

公开(公告)号：US20030215688A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-20

申请号：US10428466

申请日：2003-05-02

Applicant: Asia Pacific Fuel Cell Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor： Jefferson Ys Yang ,  Yao-sheng Hsu

IPC: H01M008/02

CPC classification number: H01M8/04208 ,  F17C13/04 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/0119 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/056 ,  F17C2205/0111 ,  F17C2205/0126 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2205/0373 ,  F17C2205/0385 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2270/0184 ,  F17C2270/0763 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  Y02E60/321

Abstract: A rapid coupling device for a hydrogen storage canister. The rapid coupling device communicates the hydrogen storage canister and a fuel cell. The hydrogen storage canister includes a connecting assembly. The rapid coupling device includes a base and a communicating member. The communicating member communicates with the fuel cell, and is connected to the base. When the hydrogen storage canister is coupled to the fuel cell via the connecting assembly, the communicating member is abutted by the connecting assembly so that hydrogen in the hydrogen storage canister flows to the fuel cell through the connecting assembly and the communicating member.

Abstract translation: 用于储氢罐的快速连接装置。 快速连接装置连通储氢罐和燃料电池。 储氢罐包括连接组件。 快速连接装置包括基座和连通构件。 连通构件与燃料电池连通，并与基座连接。 当储氢罐通过连接组件联接到燃料电池时，连通构件与连接组件抵接，使得储氢罐中的氢气通过连接组件和连通构件流到燃料电池。

公开(公告)号：US06640554B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-04

申请号：US10133990

申请日：2002-04-26

Applicant: Claus D. Emmer ,  Thomas Drube

Inventor： Claus D. Emmer ,  Thomas Drube

IPC: F17C100

CPC classification number: F17C5/007 ,  F17C13/081 ,  F17C13/083 ,  F17C2201/0109 ,  F17C2201/035 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2203/0391 ,  F17C2203/0617 ,  F17C2203/0643 ,  F17C2205/0111 ,  F17C2205/0326 ,  F17C2205/0329 ,  F17C2205/0335 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2227/0121 ,  F17C2227/0135 ,  F17C2227/0178 ,  F17C2227/0302 ,  F17C2227/04 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/0408 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2250/0631 ,  F17C2265/065 ,  F17C2270/0139 ,  F17C2270/0168

Abstract: A portable self-contained liquid natural gas (LNG) dispensing system is housed in a container featuring opposing side and end walls and a bottom panel. The container is divided into a ventilated portion and a covered portion. A roof is over the covered portion while the ventilated portion features an open top. A bulk tank positioned within the container contains a supply of LNG with a head space thereabove and a pump is submerged in LNG within a sump that is also positioned within the container and communicates with the bulk tank. The container is lined with stainless steel sheets to define a containment volume that is capable of holding the entire supply of LNG in the bulk tank. A vent valve communicates with the head space of the bulk tank and is positioned under the open top of the ventilated portion of the container. The electric controls are positioned on the lower portion of the end wall of the covered portion of the container so as to be located in accordance with the appropriate safety guidelines.

Abstract translation: 便携式独立液态天然气（LNG）分配系统容纳在具有相对的侧壁和端壁以及底板的容器中。 容器被分成通风部分和覆盖部分。 屋顶在覆盖部分的上方，而通风部分则是敞开的顶部。 定位在容器内的散装罐装有一个供应液化天然气，其上面有一个头部空间，一个泵也浸没在集水槽内的液化天然气中，同时也定位在容器内并与大容量罐连通。 容器内装有不锈钢板，以限定容纳体积，其能够将整个LNG储存在本体罐中。 排气阀与散装罐的顶部空间连通并且位于容器的通风部分的敞开的顶部下方。 电气控制器定位在容器的被覆盖部分的端壁的下部，以便根据适当的安全准则来定位。