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US 12,173,482 B2Granted
Devices and systems for fluid storage and transport
OwnerRoger X. Lenardinventor
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Abstract
Systems and devices for storing a fluid in a reinforced bladder is disclosed. A flexible bladder is configured to store the fluid. An exoskeleton is configured to conform to and protect the flexible bladder on all sides. The combination of the flexible bladder and the exoskeleton results in the reinforced bladder.
Claims12
A system for storing a fluid in a reinforced bladder comprising:
- a flexible bladder configured to store the fluid;
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- an exoskeleton configured to conform to and protect the flexible bladder on all sides, the combination of the flexible bladder and the exoskeleton resulting in the reinforced bladder;
- further comprising a plurality of reinforced bladders, a first reinforced bladder placed adjacent a fluid source, a last reinforced bladder placed adjacent a fluid demand location, and the remainder of the plurality of reinforced bladders placed between the first device and the last device, wherein each of the plurality of reinforced bladders are configured to store the fluid for transport;
- piping connecting the plurality of reinforced bladders in series, the fluid source, and the fluid demand location, configured to carry the fluid from the fluid source to the fluid demand location;
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- a plurality of pumps configured to pump fluid from the fluid source to the first reinforced bladder, between each of the plurality of reinforced bladders, and from the last reinforced bladder to the fluid demand location.
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