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The present invention provides for an integrated valve regulator assembly that comprises an integral body having a base portion that includes an axis for mounting on and coaxially with the neck portion of a pressurized source vessel and an assembly outlet, a defined internal passage in the integral

The present invention provides for an integrated valve regulator assembly that comprises an integral body having a base portion that includes an axis for mounting on and coaxially with the neck portion of a pressurized source vessel and an assembly outlet, a defined internal passage in the integral body that extends through and between the base portion of the integral body and the assembly outlet, a sub-atmospheric pressure regulator assembled within the integral body of the integrated valve regulator assembly, an isolation valve positioned within the defined internal passage of the integral body and located downstream from and in communication with the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator, and a filling port disposed between the axis for mounting on and coaxially with the neck portion of the pressurized source vessel and the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator. The present invention further provides for a system for the controlled storage and dispensing of a hazardous material at sub-atmospheric pressure that comprises a pressurized source vessel and the integrated valve regulator assembly of the present invention. The present invention further provides for an additional integrated valve regulator assembly as described with the exception that the pressure regulator utilized is for super-atmospheric pressure conditions and also a system that comprises a pressurized source vessel and the integrated valve regulator assembly that includes a super-atmospheric pressure regulator.

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1. A system for the controlled storage and dispensing of a hazardous material at sub-atmospheric pressure from a pressurized source vessel, the system comprising: a. a pressurized source vessel having a neck portion and an interior space for holding a hazardous material in either a fluid form or a g

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A system for the controlled storage and dispensing of a hazardous material at sub-atmospheric pressure from a pressurized source vessel, the system comprising: a. a pressurized source vessel having a neck portion and an interior space for holding a hazardous material in either a fluid form or a gas form, the neck portion having a vessel outlet that traverses the neck portion and is in communication with the interior space through which the hazardous material can flow; andb. an integrated valve regulator assembly for the pressurized source vessel, the integrated valve regulator assembly comprising: i. an integral body having a base portion that includes an axis for mounting on and coaxially with the neck portion of the pressurized source vessel and an assembly outlet,ii. a defined internal passage in the integral body that extends through and between the base portion of the integral body and the assembly outlet, the defined internal passage having an upstream portion in communication with the vessel outlet of the pressurized source vessel,iii. a sub-atmospheric pressure regulator assembled within the integral body of the integrated valve regulator assembly, the integral body forming the housing of the regulator within which a means for providing sub-atmospheric pressure is disposed, the means for providing sub-atmospheric pressure comprising a poppet and a diaphragm which respond to pressure above a certain point by remaining closed, but which respond to pressure below a certain point by opening and allowing hazardous material to flow therethrough, the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator allowing for the passage of hazardous material in gas form when the means for providing sub-atmospheric pressure senses a sub-atmospheric pressure downstream of the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator,iv. an isolation valve positioned within the defined internal passage of the integral body of the integrated valve regulator assembly and located downstream from and in communication with the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator, the isolation valve allowing for the flow of hazardous material in gas form from the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator through the isolation valve when the isolation valve is in an opened position and blocking the flow of hazardous material in the gas form when the isolation valve is in a closed position, the isolation valve being further connected downstream to the assembly outlet, andv. a filling port disposed between the axis for mounting on and coaxially with the neck portion of the pressurized source vessel and the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator, the filling port having a site of injection that allows for the direct injection of hazardous material into the defined internal passage of the integral body and an associated filling valve having an opened and closed position and allowing for the injection of hazardous material into the pressurized source vessel through the injection site of the filling port when the filling valve is in the opened position, the filling port further comprising a safety plug that is positioned within the site of injection of the filling port and a safety cap that is positioned on the filling port which each require removal prior to the filling valve being opened to allow for the injection of hazardous material into the pressurized source vessel for storage of the hazardous material and replacement once the filling valve is closed in order to secure the filling port, wherein when a downstream system having a pressure less than one atmosphere is connected to the system via the assembly outlet and the isolation valve is in the opened position, hazardous material in gas form flows from the interior space of the pressurized source vessel through the vessel outlet, along the defined internal passage, through the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator and isolation valve and out the assembly outlet where the hazardous material in gas form is delivered to the point of use at sub-atmospheric pressure and wherein a flow point of the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator can vary depending upon the pressure in the source vessel and the pressure applied to the system via the assembly outlet, said flow point ranging from 50 Torr to 600 Torr. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the hazardous materials are selected from PH3, BF3 and AsH3. 3. The system of claim 1, wherein the hazardous material is PH3 or AsH3. 4. The system of claim 3, wherein the upstream portion of the single defined internal passage is connected to a vapor dip tube with a fritted end, the vapor dip tube configured to extend from the upstream portion of the defined internal passage into the interior space of the pressurized source vessel when the base portion of the integral body is mounted on and coaxially with the neck portion of the pressurized source vessel, thereby allowing communication between the defined internal passage and the interior space of the pressurized source vessel while at the same time preventing hazardous material in liquefied gas form from exiting the pressurized source vessel. 5. The system of claim 4, wherein the fritted end of the vapor dip tube has a sintered metal element. 6. The system of claim 5, wherein the sintered metal element has a 10 to 200 μm pore size equivalent. 7. The system of claim 4, wherein the vapor dip tube is curved to point in the same direction as the assembly outlet. 8. The system of claim 7, wherein when the pressurized source vessel is in a horizontal position, the vapor dip tube is pointed up thereby preventing hazardous material in the liquefied gas form from flowing into the integrated valve regulator assembly. 9. The system of claim 1, wherein the filling valve includes a locking mechanism for when said filling valve is not in use. 10. The system of claim 9, wherein the filling valve is manually operated utilizing a handwheel. 11. The system of claim 1, wherein the assembly outlet includes a locking mechanism for when said assembly outlet is not connected to a vacuum system. 12. The system of claim 11, wherein the isolation valve is manually operated utilizing a handwheel. 13. The system of claim 1, wherein the system further comprises a filter just upstream of the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator. 14. A system for the controlled storage and dispensing of a hazardous material at sub-atmospheric pressure from a pressurized source vessel, the system comprising: a. a pressurized source vessel having a neck portion and an interior space for holding a hazardous material in either a fluid form or a gas form, the neck portion having a vessel outlet that traverses the neck portion and is in communication with the interior space through which the hazardous material can flow; andb. an integrated valve regulator assembly for the pressurized source vessel, the integrated valve regulator assembly comprising: i. an integral body having a base portion that includes an axis for mounting on and coaxially with the neck portion of the pressurized source vessel and an assembly outlet,ii. a defined internal passage in the integral body that extends through and between the base portion of the integral body and the assembly outlet, the defined internal passage having an upstream portion connected to a vapor inlet dip tube with a fritted end, the vapor inlet dip tube configured to extend from the upstream portion of the defined internal passage into the interior space of the pressurized source vessel when the base portion of the integral body is mounted on and coaxially with the neck portion of the pressurized source vessel, thereby allowing communication between the defined internal passage and the interior space of the pressurized source vessel while at the same time preventing hazardous material in liquefied gas form from exiting the pressurized source vessel,iii. a sub-atmospheric pressure regulator positioned within the integral body of the integrated valve regulator assembly, the integral body forming the housing of the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator within which a means for providing sub-atmospheric pressure is disposed, the means for providing sub-atmospheric pressure comprising a poppet and a diaphragm which respond to pressure above a certain point by remaining closed, but which respond to pressure below a certain point by opening and allowing hazardous material to flow therethrough the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator allowing for the passage of hazardous material in gas form when the means for providing sub-atmospheric pressure senses a sub-atmospheric pressure downstream of the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator,iv. an isolation valve positioned within the defined internal passage of the integral body of the integrated valve regulator assembly and located downstream from and in communication with the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator, the isolation valve allowing for the flow of hazardous material in gas form from the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator through the isolation valve when the isolation valve is in an opened position and blocking the flow of hazardous material in the gas form when the isolation valve is in a closed position, the isolation valve being further connected downstream to the assembly outlet, andv. a filling port disposed between the vapor inlet dip tube and the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator, the filling port having a site of injection that allows for the direct injection of hazardous material into the defined internal passage of the integral body and an associated filling valve having an opened and closed position and allowing for the injection of hazardous material into the pressurized source vessel through the injection site of the filling port into the single defined internal passage where it flows through the vapor inlet dip tube and into the pressurized source vessel when the filling valve is in the opened position, the filling port further comprising a safety plug that is positioned within the site of injection of the filling port and a safety cap that is positioned on the filling port which each require removal prior to the filling valve being opened to allow for the injection of hazardous material into the pressurized source vessel for storage of the hazardous material and replacement once the filling valve is closed in order to secure the filling port, wherein when a downstream system having a pressure less than one atmosphere is connected to the system via the assembly outlet and the isolation valve is in the opened position, hazardous material in gas form flows from the interior space of the pressurized source vessel through the vapor dip tube, along the single defined internal passage, through the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator and isolation valve and out the assembly outlet where the hazardous material in gas form is delivered to the point of use at sub-atmospheric pressure, and wherein a flow point of the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator can vary depending upon the pressure in the source vessel and the pressure applied to the system via the assembly outlet, said flow point ranging from 50 Torr to 600 Torr. 15. An integrated valve regulator assembly for the controlled storage and dispensing of a hazardous material, the integrated valve regulator assembly comprising: a. an integral body having a base portion that includes i) an axis that allows for the mounting on and coaxially with a neck portion of a pressurized source vessel; andii) an assembly outlet,b. a defined internal passage in the integral body that extends through and between the base portion of the integral body and the assembly outlet, the defined internal passage having an upstream portion that allows for communication with a vessel outlet of a pressurized source vessel,c. a sub-atmospheric pressure regulator assembled within the integral body of the integrated valve regulator assembly, the integral body forming the housing of the regulator within which a means for providing sub-atmospheric pressure is disposed, the means for providing sub-atmospheric pressure comprising a poppet and a diaphragm which respond to pressure above a certain point by remaining closed, but which respond to pressure below a certain point by opening and allowing hazardous material to flow therethrough, the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator allowing for the passage of hazardous material in gas form when the means for providing sub-atmospheric pressure senses a sub-atmospheric pressure downstream of the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator,d. an isolation valve positioned within the defined internal passage of the integral body of the integrated valve regulator assembly and located downstream from and in communication with the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator, the isolation valve allowing for the flow of hazardous material in gas form from the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator through the isolation valve when the isolation valve is in an opened position and blocking the flow of hazardous material in the gas form when the isolation valve is in a closed position, the isolation valve being further connected downstream to the assembly outlet, ande. a filling port disposed between the axis and the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator, the filling port having a site of injection that allows for the direct injection of hazardous material into the defined internal passage of the integral body and an associated filling valve having an opened and closed position and allowing for the injection of hazardous material into the pressurized source vessel through the injection site of the filling port when the filling valve is in the opened position, the filling port further comprising a safety plug that is positioned within the site of injection of the filling port and a safety cap that is positioned on the filling port which each require removal prior to the filling valve being opened to allow for the injection of hazardous material into the pressurized source vessel for storage of the hazardous material and replacement once the filling valve is closed in order to secure the filling port, wherein when the assembly is connected to a pressurized source vessel containing hazardous materials and a downstream system having a pressure less than one atmosphere is connected to the assembly outlet and the isolation valve is in the opened position, hazardous material in gas form flows from the pressurized source vessel through the vessel outlet, along the defined internal passage, through the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator and isolation valve and out the assembly outlet where the hazardous material in gas form is delivered to a point of use at sub-atmospheric pressure and wherein a flow point of the sub-atmospheric pressure regulator can vary depending upon the pressure in the source vessel and the pressure applied to the system via the assembly outlet, said flow point ranging from 50 Torr to 600 Torr. 16. The assembly of claim 15, wherein the assembly further comprises a vapor dip tube with a fritted end upstream portion of the defined internal passage, the vapor dip tube configured to extend from the upstream portion of the defined internal passage into an interior space of a pressurized source vessel when the base portion of the integral body is mounted on and coaxially with a pressurized source vessel, thereby allowing communication between the defined internal passage and the interior space of the pressurized source vessel while at the same time preventing hazardous material in liquefied gas form from exiting the pressurized source vessel.