Container for gas storage tanks in a vehicle

Details Container for gas storage tanks in a vehicle Container for gas storage tanks in a vehicle

2004-08-10

2009-12-01

Lee, Kevin L (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Plural tanks or compartments with parallel flow

With manifold or grouped outlets

C137S259000, C180S069500

Reexamination Certificate

active

07624753

ABSTRACT:
A container for gas storage tanks in a vehicle is disclosed as part of a fuel storage system. The container is dimensioned to include one or more storage tanks along with a flow control device, such as a pressure regulator or automatic valve. The container does not form a fluid-tight containment around the storage tank and includes one or more ventilation openings to allow a gas within the container to be vented therefrom. There is also one or more drain openings in the container to allow liquid within the container to be drained therefrom.

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