Pressure vessel
OwnerDonald B. Rossinventor
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A pressure vessel, comprising an aerosol can for containing gas under pressure, especially flammable gases such as butane, isobutane and propane. The vessel includes two features, an open celled foam, preferably reticulated and a pressure relief system and an opening in the container for discharge of gas or contents. The foam and the pressure relief system in combination substantially reduce the likelihood of flareout in use; and in storage, the buildup of heat in the event of fire, such that the vessels explode and become dangerous projectiles.
Claims16
A vessel for gas under pressure comprising a container, an open-celled foam, sized to fit within the container, a pressure relief system which is activated upon an increase in the internal pressure of the container when filled with gas under pressure and as a result of overheating the container, and which in combination with the foam prevents surging of the gas, flare out and container explosion, and an opening in the container having an actuator valve secured thereto for discharge of the gas under pressure.
A vessel comprising a container adapted for containing a gas under a pressure of greater than 15 PSI-G, an open-celled foam, sized to fit within the container, a pressure relief system which is activated upon an increase in the internal pressure of the container when filled with gas under pressure, and which in combination with the foam prevents surging of the gas, flare out and container explosion, and an opening in the container having an actuator valve secured thereto for discharge of the gas under pressure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.