Abstract: A pressure vessel is disclosed for holding fluids. The vessel includes a generally cylindrical outer shell fabricated of a substantially rigid, mechanically strong material, and having a generally hemispherical end section with an opening therein. An inner, generally fluid impervious flexible liner is disposed in the outer shell against the inside surface thereof. The liner has a generally hemispherical end section with an opening aligned with the opening in the outer shell. A boss has a neck portion for fitting in the opening in the outer shell. A generally hemispherical extension projects radially outwardly of the boss substantially entirely to the cylindrical configuration of the outer shell against the inside surface of the inner liner to prevent the generally hemispherical end section of the liner from pulling away from the outer shell.

Abstract: A pressure vessel is disclosed for holding fluids and the like. The vessel includes an outer shell fabricated of a composite material. A damage mitigating material is integrated within the outer shell, with a major thickness of the shell being disposed inside the damage mitigating material and a minor thickness of the shell being disposed outside the damage mitigating material. The minor thickness of the shell and the damage mitigating material are physically alterable or deformable upon impact by a given exterior force which may be insufficient to affect the major thickness of the shell.

Abstract: A liner for a rocket motor case or other filament wound vessel includes a relatively thin casing. Reinforcements are formed integrally with the interior of the casing whereby the liner can be used as a mandrel for filament winding or applying composite material to the rocket motor case or other vessel. Interfacing is formed integrally with the interior of the casing for positioning and restraining propellant, hardware or other components within the liner.