Patents Examined by Laura E. Parker
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Patent number: 12698867Abstract: A tank comprising an outer enclosure, an inner enclosure positioned in the outer enclosure and at least one tubular interface passing through the outer and inner enclosures and linked to the outer enclosure by a first link and to the inner enclosure by a second link, the tubular interface comprising at least two sections placed end-to-end and at least one joining system linking the sections pairwise, a first section being linked to the outer enclosure by the first link, a second section being linked to the inner enclosure by the second link.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2024Date of Patent: August 4, 2026Assignees: Airbus Operations SAS, CETIM (Centre Technique des Industries Mécaniques)Inventors: Nicolas Toureille, Chloé Mesic, Laure Moretti, Denis Espinassou
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Patent number: 12690512Abstract: A closure assembly includes a tank opening flange that surrounds a tank opening of a supply tank and a tank lid that covers the tank opening. The tank lid is operable between open and closed positions. A compression seal is attached to an underside of the tank lid and is disposed between the tank opening flange and the tank lid when the tank lid is in the closed position. A pair of guides are attached to opposite sides of the tank opening flange wherein each of the pair of guides defines a track opening to receive a plurality of sliding mechanisms attached to the tank lid. The track opening guides the sliding mechanisms and the tank lid around the tank opening flange such that the compression seal does not engage the tank opening flange when the tank lid is operated between the closed and open positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2024Date of Patent: July 28, 2026Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Kirk P. Hillard, Derryn Pikesh
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Patent number: 12692981Abstract: The invention relates to a fiber-reinforced pressure vessel (1) and to a method (100) of manufacturing the same, having an inner vessel (2) made of a thermoplastic material for receiving a filling medium, with an outer face and a fiber composite layer (3) arranged around the outer face for providing pressure resistance of the pressure vessel and at least one valve connection (4) connected to the inner vessel and the fiber composite layer; a thermoplastic band (5) being applied additionally at least on a portion of the outer face of the inner vessel, the thermoplastic band having a thermal expansion coefficient which is small enough to keep any gap (6) which may be created by thermal shrinkage between the fiber composite layer and the inner vessel by its thermal expansion coefficient smaller than would be the case without the presence of the thermoplastic band.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: July 28, 2026Assignee: NPROXX B.V.Inventor: Benjamin Tarnowski
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Patent number: 12692068Abstract: An inliner, for receiving filling material and for being introduced through an opening into a container wall of a transport container, the inliner including shaping rods configured to open with the inliner in the transport container in a direction radially outward of an axis in a manner of an umbrella when the inliner is introduced into the transport container and to close in a direction radially inward of the axis when the inliner is extracted, where the shaping rods are composed of a flexible, resilient material and, as a result of an internal stress, are transferable from a deformed position into a rest position corresponding to the open position of the inliner.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2025Date of Patent: July 28, 2026Inventors: Ulrich Bahr, Fabian Haas
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Patent number: 12679592Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a modular storage box in the technical field of containers. The box includes a bottom plate and a side portion. An edge of the bottom plate is provided with an upward-opening insertion groove, whose side wall includes a first wedge member. A bottom surface of the side portion is provided with an insertion strip, whose lower end side wall includes a second wedge member. During assembly, inserting the strip into the groove causes the second wedge member to deflect outward via wedge-fit interaction with the first wedge member and subsequently rebound to its original position. This locks it against the first wedge member, preventing upward movement, while the groove restricts downward displacement. This vertical bidirectional locking structure significantly enhances the connection strength between the side portion and the bottom plate, thereby greatly improving the overall structural stability and firmness of the modular storage box.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2025Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Inventor: Lijun Zheng
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Patent number: 12680654Abstract: A vehicle fluid storage device according to the present disclosure include a storage container having a fluid storage space formed inside and an opening portion formed at least one of one side and the other side, a first connector including a first connection region arranged adjacent to the opening portion on the inside of the storage container and a second connection region extending from the first connection region so as to be connectable to an external device, and a holder connected to the first connection region between the storage container and the first connection region and coupled to the storage container by welding.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2024Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: KOREA FUEL-TECH CORPORATIONInventors: Ki Hong Kim, Dong Chul Lee, Myung Keun Chae, Seung Jin Yang
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Patent number: 12680619Abstract: A radiator cap includes a top cover unit, an intermediate seat unit, an output valve unit, and an input valve unit. The top cover unit includes cover body, a stem, and a plurality of positioning member to be fastened to a radiator opening. A washer surrounds the stem. The intermediate seat unit includes a connecting tube and a connecting seat connected to each other. The output valve unit includes a valve seat connected to the connecting seat. The valve seat has hook portions engaged with guiding recesses of the connecting seat. A valve disc is connected to the valve seat. A first spring is disposed between the valve seat and the connecting seat. The input valve unit includes a pin rod, and a second spring to bias the pin rod to thereby abut against the valve disc so as to close a valve hole.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2024Date of Patent: July 14, 2026Assignee: Coplus Inc.Inventor: Po-Hua Wu
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Patent number: 12673800Abstract: The present disclosure describes a pull-out storage box, comprising a pull-out box and a pull-out frame. The frame consists of an upper plate, a lower plate, and a support beam assembly that includes two side beams and two independently disposed rear beams. Insertion grooves are provided at the left, right, and rear ends of both the upper and lower plates. During assembly, inserting the side beams and rear beams into their respective grooves forms an integrated frame structure, on which the pull-out box is seated and can slide. This configuration establishes a support system that distributes bearing points to both sides and the rear, creating a more uniform spatial load-bearing layout. Consequently, it effectively minimizes overall shaking and deformation of the box, thereby significantly enhancing the structural durability and operational stability of the entire pull-out storage system.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2026Date of Patent: July 7, 2026Inventor: Wenjiao Yu
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Patent number: 12663120Abstract: A high-pressure fluid storage container fixing structure for trailer loading according to the present invention includes, for fixing an array of containers including a plurality of high-pressure fluid storage containers arranged in parallel in a horizontal direction and stacked one or more in a vertical direction on a trailer, a main frame provided along the periphery of the trailer, and a fixing plate extending in an arrangement direction of the plurality of high-pressure fluid storage containers included in the array of containers, provided to simultaneously fix neck portions of the high-pressure fluid storage containers, and having both ends coupled to the main frame.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2024Date of Patent: June 23, 2026Assignee: DUKSAN AETHERCT CO., LTD.Inventors: Ho-Sun Wee, Yong Rok Oh, Hyeon Joon Jeong
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Patent number: 12642365Abstract: A foldable container includes a foldable supporting frame, at least one operation switch arranged on the foldable supporting frame, and a container body supported on the foldable supporting frame. The operation switch is actuated through a pulling operation to move the foldable supporting frame between an unfolded mode and a folded mode. The container has an edge and an opening formed within the edge. At the unfolded mode, the opening is opened. At the folded mode, the opening is closed. The container body is automatically folded as the foldable supporting frame is moved from the unfolded mode to the folded mode. Via a folding method, the foldable supporting frame is folded to reduce an overall size for occupying less storage space when it is not in use.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2022Date of Patent: June 2, 2026Inventor: Mengmeng Mu
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Patent number: 12638139Abstract: A tank comprising an outer enclosure, an inner enclosure positioned in the outer enclosure, and at least one duct passing through first and second walls connected respectively to the outer and inner enclosures. The first and/or second walls comprises at least one deformable zone interposed between, on the one hand, an attachment zone which connects the wall and the outer or inner enclosure and, on the other hand, a connection zone which comprises a connection connecting the wall and the duct. Also an aircraft with such a tank.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2024Date of Patent: May 26, 2026Assignee: Airbus Operations SASInventors: Nicolas Toureille, Chloé Mesic, Laure Moretti
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Patent number: 12630343Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for facilitating vented flow during drinking from a bottle. The device comprises a housing and a removable base and a length of tubing spooled within. The base features an upward extending stem with an aperture through and extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the stem and a circular recess surrounding the stem. The housing includes a liquid outlet on the top surface, a circular sidewall sized to accommodate the neck of a bottle for temporary attachment, and a distal edge on the sidewall that fits within the circular recess to allow rotational movement of the base relative to the housing. Additionally, the housing has a recessed bottom surface with an air outlet for connection to the tubular length, an air inlet on the sidewall, and a tunnel connecting the air inlet to the air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2024Date of Patent: May 19, 2026Assignee: Cloud Candy LLCInventors: Thomas G. Pickett, Peter James Pickett
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Patent number: 12624802Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure vessel fixing system, which is a neck mount for fixing a pressure vessel used for storing various fluids.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2024Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: DUKSAN AETHERCT CO., LTD.Inventors: Seok-Bong Heo, Jae-Sung Park, Kyoung-Hun Kim, Chang-Uk Lee, Ho-Sun Wee
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Patent number: 12618515Abstract: An organic composite gas storage tank 100 comprises a hollow central portion 106 which is substantially cylindrical and formed integrally with first and second end portions 102, 104, and which defines a longitudinal tank axis 101. The first end portion 102 comprises a hollow truncated conical region 102A which meets the hollow central portion at a first end thereof, and a cylindrical region 102B which meets an end of the hollow truncated conical portion remote from the hollow central portion. An organic fibre winding 107 extends at least between axial positions which coincide with the hollow truncated conical region of the first end portion and the hollow central portion respectively. A hollow metal end-fitting 120 has a hollow truncated conical portion 124 embedded within the wall of the hollow truncated conical region of the first end portion, providing a long leakage path around the metal end-fitting.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2023Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventor: Eric W Dean
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Patent number: 12618518Abstract: A boss for a pressure tank for storing gas in a gas-powered vehicle. The boss is configured for attachment to a wall of the pressure tank enclosing a cavity for storing the gas. The wall has a reinforcement layer made of fiber-reinforced plastic and an inner liner for sealing. The boss has an external thread, which can be connected to a mating internal thread of the liner. There is also described a pressure tank with two such bosses.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: Voith HySTech GmbHInventors: Hartmut Frenz, Lukas Wessels, Mark Bleischwitz, Thomas Lanzl
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Patent number: 12618523Abstract: Provided is a liquid tank, including: a cylindrical seamless tank body having both end portions being reduced in diameter toward respective end sides; and a plurality of annular baffles provided inside the tank body and arranged at intervals in an axial direction of the tank body, in which at least one of the plurality of baffles is held on an inner peripheral surface of the tank body.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2023Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignees: IHI Corporation, MJOLNIR SPACEWORKS Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshiki Sakaguchi, Masahiko Yamazaki, Shinichi Mishima, Thibault Bagnol, Mitsunori Itoh, Tor Viscor
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Patent number: 12618525Abstract: A pressure tank for storing gas, for mounting in a gas-operated vehicle. The pressure tank has a rotationally symmetrical, elongate shape which is cylindrical in the central region and is closed at both ends by curved polar caps, and a wall which surrounds a hollow space for storing the gas. At each of the polar caps, the pressure tank has a metallic connection piece, a so-called boss. The wall has a reinforcing layer made from fiber-reinforced plastic and an inner liner for sealing purposes. For sealing purposes, a bush is connected to the boss. A pressure ring and a spring element are configured in such a way that the spring element is supported on the bush and presses the pressure ring against the liner and, as a result, presses the liner in a region against the boss.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: Voith Hystech GmbHInventors: Mark Bleischwitz, Thomas Lanzl, Jürgen Brühler, Gordej Klein
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Patent number: 12616316Abstract: A foldable container includes a foldable supporting frame, at least one operation switch arranged on the foldable supporting frame, and a container body supported on the foldable supporting frame. The operation switch is actuated through a pulling operation to move the foldable supporting frame between an unfolded mode and a folded mode. The container has an edge and an opening formed within the edge. At the unfolded mode, the opening is opened. At the folded mode, the opening is closed. The container body is automatically folded as the foldable supporting frame is moved from the unfolded mode to the folded mode. Via a folding method, the foldable supporting frame is folded to reduce an overall size for occupying less storage space when it is not in use.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2025Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: TAN GROW INC.Inventor: Mengmeng Mu
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Patent number: 12618528Abstract: A pressure accumulator includes a cylindrical body made of metal and configured to vaporize and store a liquefied gas in a storage space in the cylindrical body, a lid body having a through hole that allows a pipe to penetrate through the through hole, and being configured to close an opening end portion of the cylindrical body with a gap between the lid body and an inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical body, a sealing structure portion between an outer peripheral portion of the lid body and an inner peripheral portion of the cylindrical body, and a fixing part at the opening end portion of the cylindrical body, an outer peripheral surface of the fixing part being screw fastened to the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical body to support and fix the lid body from an outer side of the lid body.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2022Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: JFE STEEL CORPORATIONInventors: Toshio Takano, Hiroshi Okano, Shusaku Takagi
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Patent number: 12618530Abstract: A triple shell tank includes an inner tank, an intermediate tank covering the inner tank, and an outer tank covering the intermediate tank. The inner tank includes an inner tank side plate, an inner tank roof, and an inner tank bottom plate. The intermediate tank includes an intermediate tank side plate, an intermediate tank roof, and an intermediate tank bottom plate. The circular steps of the intermediate tank side plate include a lowermost step formed of an intermediate tank side plate piece for height adjustment having a height corresponding to a height difference between the inner tank bottom plate and the intermediate tank bottom plate, and a second step on the lowermost step formed of an intermediate tank side plate piece arranged at a same height position as an inner tank side plate piece of a lowermost step in the circular steps of the inner tank side plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2022Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takanori Komatsu