Abstract:
Systems and methods for filling a vessel with a compressed process gas. In a particular embodiment the process gas is a dry gas, such as ozone and a dry pressurizing gas, such as carbon dioxide, is used to drive the process gas through an intermediate gas piston unit and then into a process vessel. The pressurizing gas may be selected to be nonreactive with the process gas.
Abstract:
A gauge protector that fits over the regulator assembly of a tank and includes a first housing section defining a first cavity for receiving the regulator and a second housing section defining a second cavity for receiving the pressure gauge. The first and second housing sections provide shock protection for the gauge and regulator. The first and second housing sections are rigidly connected to one another and mounted on the regulator assembly such that a force applied to the gauge is at least partially absorbed by the gauge protector and regulator assembly. As a result the force on the gauge is lessened and the integrity of the connection between the gauge and the regulator is maintained.
Abstract:
An oxygen cart comprises a post connected to a handle and a bracket, a plurality of wheels connected to an underside of the bracket, at least one tank holder connected to an upper side of the bracket for holding portable gas tanks, and a tank support wall connected to and extending up from the tank holder said tank support wall keeping a gas tank in the holder when the cart is moving. There is a cart support surface connected to a lower end of the tank support wall for stabilizing the cart in an upright position when the cart is not moving. In order to accommodate several sizes of tanks, the tank holder has an upper section and a lower section, the upper section having diameter larger than the lower section, such that the upper section accommodates one size gas tank, and the lower section accommodates a different, smaller size gas tank. To accommodate an even smaller tank, a ring having an inner circumference that is smaller than a circumference of the lower section is used. The ring is placed inside the lower section allows the lower section to accommodate a gas tank having a circumference equal to or smaller than the inner circumference of the ring.
Abstract:
Apparatus has a body with a conduit defined therein. Body is mounted between, and connected to, a charging system containing pressurized fluid and a pressurized system. One apparatus has a retractable discharge tube inserted into a first end of the body. Once the body is connected to both the charging system and the pressurized system, a force is applied on the charging system toward the pressurized system. The force causes the charging system and the pressurized system to mate with the body urging the discharge tube to retract to release fluid into the conduit, and actuates the fitting to permit the fluid in the conduit to enter the pressurized system. Another apparatus has a manually deformable charging system and an adapter with a check valve to permit manual urging of fluid in the charging system through deformation of the charging system.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a compressed gas container (10′) comprising a block flange (14) that is provided on an upper opening in its wall (12), a flange cover (15) that is equipped with two extraction valves (22) being screwed onto said flange. The block flange (14) is extended radially beyond the region covered by the flange cover (15) by a solid annular flange (40), whose outer periphery is welded to the wall (12) of the container (10′) and whose inner section lying adjacent to the region covered by the flange cover comprises a peripheral groove (44) in an upper front face (42), for holding the sealing rib (46) of an emergency cap. If required, said cap can be screwed onto the annular flange (40) if a leak occurs in the flange region of the container (10′). Compared to a conventional compressed gas container, the inventive container (10′) is simple to produce, as the latter merely requires a larger flange region in order to provide it with the peripheral groove (44) and thus the screw construction for the emergency cap (50).
Abstract:
A gas line (120) for supplying hydrogen gas and a harness (110) for supplying power to an electromagnetic valve are connected to an electromagnetic valve mechanism (200). The length of the harness (110) from a connecting member (111) to a fastener (160) is denoted by the letter “n” and the length of the gas line (120) from a connecting member (121) to a fastener (170) is denoted by the letter “m” (n
Abstract:
A liquid hydrogen tank assembly that employs a level sensor inductively coupled through the tank walls so as to minimize one conductive heat path through the tank walls. The tank assembly includes an inner tank and an outer tank having a vacuum layer therebetween to maintain the liquid hydrogen within the inner tank under cryogenic temperatures. A capacitive level sensor is positioned within the inner tank and provides an electrical indication of the level of the liquid hydrogen within the inner tank. The level sensor is electrically coupled to an inner coil within the inner tank. An outer coil is provided proximate the outer tank wall and is electrically coupled to a signal processing and conditioning circuit.
Abstract:
A gauge protector that fits over the regulator assembly of a tank and includes a first housing section defining a first cavity for receiving the regulator and a second housing section defining a second cavity for receiving the pressure gauge. The first and second housing sections provide shock protection for the gauge and regulator. The first and second housing sections are rigidly connected to one another and mounted on the regulator assembly such that a force applied to the gauge is at least partially absorbed by the gauge protector and regulator assembly. As a result the force on the gauge is lessened and the integrity of the connection between the gauge and the regulator is maintained.
Abstract:
A safety cover of portable gas container includes top and bottom housings, a locking device, and a first opening on the top housing. The top housing is for covering the upper part of the portable gas container, and includes top and side walls, and a space, confined by the top and side walls, for accepting the upper part of the gas container. The first opening through the top wall of the top housing is adapted to expose a nozzle of the gas container. The bottom housing is for covering the lower part of the portable gas container, and includes side and bottom walls, and a space defined by the side and bottom walls. The locking device is for engaging and securing the top and bottom housings. The safety cover of portable gas container encloses the portable gas container and safely confines an explosion of the gas container inside.
Abstract:
A mounting bracket having a living hinge operable to enable mounting straps of the mounting bracket to move between retracted and extended positions. In the extended position, the mounting straps are configured to extend around and retain a fire extinguisher. In the retracted position, the mounting straps are removed from the fire extinguisher. The living hinge may include a continuous piece of material that extends between the mounting straps and a base member of the mounting bracket to which the mounting straps are coupled.