Pressure vessel head with inverted neck

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8602249
APP PUB NO 20100025403A1
SERIAL NO

12181966

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A pressure vessel for transporting compressed gas at very high pressure without failing includes an inverted neck at the head so that pressure from compressed gas is applied to the neck in a converging manner. A plug valve is inserted into the opening defined by the neck to seal the pressure vessel. As pressure from the compressed gas enclosed in the pressure vessel increases, engagement between the neck and the plug also increases. Therefore, the pressure vessel can withstand higher levels of pressure from compressed gas before failing during hydro and burst testing.

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NCF INDUSTRIES INC807-C WEST MAIN STREET SANTA MARIA CA 93458

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Fawley, Norman C Cayucos, US 24 430

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