IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0406078
(2006-04-18)
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등록번호 |
US-7516739
(2009-07-01)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Smith, Lee
- Zarate, Robert A.
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대리인 / 주소 |
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
15 |
초록
A container for enclosing at least one pressure vessel includes interface devices accessible on an exterior of the outer surface of the container. The container can also include various features for enhanced efficiency and convenience in stock piling of such containers.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A portable oxygen delivery system comprising a housing and a plurality of tanks disposed within the housing and configured to store pressurized gaseous oxygen, a plurality of output ports disposed on a first outer surface of the housing, a regulator connecting the plurality o
What is claimed is: 1. A portable oxygen delivery system comprising a housing and a plurality of tanks disposed within the housing and configured to store pressurized gaseous oxygen, a plurality of output ports disposed on a first outer surface of the housing, a regulator connecting the plurality of tanks with the plurality of the output ports such that oxygen from any of the plurality of tanks can be discharged through any of the output ports, at least a first gauge disposed adjacent to the plurality of the output ports, the first gauge being of a first type of pressurized fluid gauge, a second gauge disposed on a second side of the housing, the second gauge being of the first type, a plurality of grooves being disposed on a lower surface of the housing and a corresponding plurality of projections disposed on an upper surface of the housing such that when a plurality of housings are stacked on top of each other, corresponding grooves and projections nest with each other thereby stabilizing the stack of housings. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of tanks comprise a metal liner and a lightweight composite covering over the liner. 3. A container for transporting a pressurized fluid comprising a housing and at least a first pressure vessel disposed within the housing, the housing comprising a first outer surface having a plurality of projections and a second outer surface, opposite the first surface, the second surface comprising a plurality of recesses corresponding to the plurality of projections, the projections and recesses being configured so as to the nestable with each other, and at least one input port disposed on the outer surface of the housing and connected to the pressure vessel so as to allow the pressure vessel to be refilled with a pressurized fluid. 4. The container according to claim 3 additionally comprising at least a second pressure vessel disposed within the housing. 5. The container according to claim 3 additionally comprising at least one fluid output port disposed on outer surface of the housing, the at least one fluid output port being connected to first pressure vessel. 6. The container according to claim 5 additionally comprising at least a second pressure vessel, the output port being connected to both the first and second pressure vessels so as to receive pressurized fluid from both the first and second pressure vessels. 7. A container for transporting a pressurized fluid comprising a housing and at least a first pressure vessel disposed within the housing, the housing comprising a first outer surface having a plurality of projections and a second outer surface, opposite the first surface, the second surface comprising a plurality of recesses corresponding to the plurality of projections, the projections and recesses being configured as to the nestable with each other, and a first pressure gauge disposed on a third surface of the housing and a second pressure gauge disposed on a fourth surface of the housing. 8. The container according to claim 3 additionally comprising at least one of a gauge, knob, and port disposed in a recess of an outer surface of the housing, such that the at least one of a gauge, knob, and port does not extend out of the recess. 9. The container according to claim 3 additionally comprising at least one handle disposed on an outer surface of the housing. 10. The container according to claim 3, wherein the housing comprises two portions hinged to each other. 11. The container according to claim 10 additionally comprising a plurality of locks configured to lock the two portions to each other, each of the locks being disposed in a recess of the outer surface of the housing. 12. A container for transporting a pressurized fluid comprising a housing and at least a first pressure vessel disposed within the housing, the housing comprising a first outer surface having a plurality of projections and a second outer surface, opposite the first surface, the second surface comprising a plurality of recesses corresponding to the plurality of projections, the projections and recesses being configured so as to the nestable with each other, and an overpressure sensor connected to the pressure vessel, the sensor having an indicator portion mounted to the housing so as to be visible from exterior of the housing. 13. A transportation container comprising a housing configured to enclose at least one pressure vessel, a first gauge mounted to the housing so as to be visible from a first side of an exterior of the housing, the first gauge configured to indicate a status of the pressure vessel, and a second gauge mounted to the housing so as to be visible from a second side of the exterior of the housing, the second gauge configured to indicate a status of the pressure vessel. 14. The container according to claim 13, wherein the status is an internal pressure of the pressure vessel. 15. The container according to claim 13, wherein at least one of the first and second gauges is disposed in a recess defined on an outer surface of the housing. 16. The container according to claim 13 additionally comprising at least a second pressure vessel disposed within the housing. 17. The container according to claim 16 additionally comprising at least one fluid outlet port disposed on an outer surface of the housing, the outlet port being connected to the first and second pressure vessels so as to receive a pressurized fluid from both the first and second pressure vessels. 18. The container according to claim 17 additionally comprising at least a second fluid outlet port disposed on an outer surface of the housing and connected to the first and second pressure vessels. 19. The container according to claim 18 additionally comprising at least one regulator disposed in line between the pressure vessels in the outlet ports. 20. A transportation unit configured to transport at least one pressure vessel, the unit comprising a housing configured to enclose the at least one pressure vessel therein, the unit also including means for allowing the at least one pressure vessel to discharge a pressurized fluid to an exterior of the housing and for allowing the pressure vessel to be refilled with a pressurized fluid from the exterior of the housing while the housing is enclosed around the pressure vessel. 21. The transportation unit according to claim 20 additionally comprising means for nesting with other transportation units. 22. The transportation unit according to claim 20 additionally comprising means for displaying a status of the pressure vessel on at least two different sides of an exterior of the housing. 23. A method for delivering a pressurized fluid comprising enclosing a pressure vessel within a housing, connecting the pressure vessel with the delivery port disposed on an outer surface of the housing, and mounting a first gauge to a first surface of the housing and a second gauge to a second surface of the housing, the first and second gauges is being configured to display a first data regarding the status of the pressure vessel, the first and second gauges being arranged so as to be visible from two different sides of the housing. 24. The method according to claim 23 additionally comprising connecting a pressure regulator in line between the pressure vessel and the delivery port, the pressure regulator being disposed within the housing. 25. The method according to claim 23 additionally comprising connecting an inlet port to the pressure vessel, the inlet port being disposed on an outer surface of the housing. 26. The method according to claim 23 additionally comprising mounting a handle to the housing. 27. A method for delivering a pressurized fluid comprising enclosing a pressure vessel within a housing, connecting the pressure vessel with the delivery port disposed on an outer surface of the housing, and mounting an overpressure sensor to the housing so as to be visible from an exterior of the housing and connecting the overpressure sensor to the pressure vessel. 28. A portable oxygen delivery system comprising a housing and at least one tank disposed within the housing and configured to store pressurized gaseous oxygen, at least one output port disposed on a first outer surface of the housing, a regulator connecting the tank with the output port such that oxygen from the tank can be discharged through the output port, a plurality of grooves being disposed on a lower surface of the housing and a corresponding plurality of projections disposed on an upper surface of the housing such that when a plurality of housings are stacked on top of each other, corresponding grooves and projections nest with each other thereby stabilizing the stack of housings.
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