Ambient pressure-responsive variable volume fuel tank

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Stashick, Anthony (Department: 3781)

Receptacles

Container attachment or adjunct

Expanding or contracting portion or component

C220S530000, C220S720000, C220S723000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08002142

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for a fuel tank system for an air vehicle. The system comprises a container having an interior adapted to hold fuel, the container comprising a first opening placing the interior in fluid communication with the ambient atmosphere, and a volumetrically-adjustable sizing device adapted to change volume in response to changes in surrounding air pressure, the sizing element disposed within the container and adapted to contain a fluid.

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