Receptacles – For cryogenic content – Spherical or oblate container
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-18
2008-03-18
Castellano, Stephen J. (Department: 3781)
Receptacles
For cryogenic content
Spherical or oblate container
C220S560100, C220S062180
Reexamination Certificate
active
07344045
ABSTRACT:
A double-walled vacuum-insulated container for holding a cryogenic fluid comprises a support structure for supporting an inner vessel within an outer vessel. The container has an elongated horizontal axis. A conduit extending between the inner and outer vessels has a wall thickness that allows the conduit to carry a substantial portion of axial loads acting on the inner vessel in a direction parallel to the horizontal axis. The support structure further comprises a non-metallic support spanning between the inner and outer vessels, with the non-metallic support capable of transferring substantially all radial loads transverse to said horizontal axis. The non-metallic support is also fixedly attached to the inner and outer vessels so that it is capable of supporting a substantial portion of the axial loads so that the non-metallic support and the conduit cooperate to provide support in the axial direction.
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Gish Justin
Harper Gregory C.
Castellano Stephen J.
McAndrews Held & Malloy Ltd.
Westport Power Inc.
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