Abstract: A pressure vessel is provided that has a structural shell formed by winding filaments upon a substantially cylindrical form. The structural shell has a first filament and a second filament. The first filament includes of a first material. The first filament is wound about the form in a primarily hoop direction. The second filament includes a second material. The second material is different from the first material. The second filament is wound about the form in a primarily helical direction. The first filament and second filament are interwoven in a layer upon the form.

Abstract: A pressure vessel is provided that has a structural shell formed by winding filaments upon a substantially cylindrical form. The structural shell has a first filament and a second filament. The first filament includes of a first material. The first filament is wound about the form in a primarily hoop direction. The second filament includes a second material. The second material is different from the first material. The second filament is wound about the form in a primarily helical direction. The first filament and second filament are interwoven in a layer upon the form.

Abstract: A pressure vessel is provided that has a structural shell formed by winding filaments upon a substantially cylindrical form. The structural shell has a first filament and a second filament. The first filament includes of a first material. The first filament is wound about the form in a primarily hoop direction. The second filament includes a second material. The second material is different from the first material. The second filament is wound about the form in a primarily helical direction. The first filament and second filament are interwoven in a layer upon the form.

Abstract: A mount is configured for attachment to a neck of a pressure vessel that has a body having a height and width. The mount includes a central plate, and first and second flanges. The central plate has a height and width, both of which are approximately equal to or less than the respective height and width of the pressure vessel body, and an aperture. The first and second flanges are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate, respectively, are oriented substantially perpendicular to the central plate, and are configured to extend toward the body. The central plate has a cut-out portion that borders at least one of the first and second flanges.

Abstract: A mount is configured for attachment to a neck of a pressure vessel that has a body having a height and width. The mount includes a central plate, and first and second flanges. The central plate has a height and width, both of which are approximately equal to or less than the respective height and width of the pressure vessel body, and an aperture. The first and second flanges are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate, respectively, are oriented substantially perpendicular to the central plate, and are configured to extend toward the body. The central plate has a cut-out portion that borders at least one of the first and second flanges.

Abstract: In assembly of a pressure vessel and mount, the pressure vessel has a diameter and a length and includes a substantially cylindrical body and a boss neck. The substantially cylindrical body has a domed end and tapers from a portion having the diameter to the boss neck at the domed end. The mount includes a central plate and first and second flanges. The central plate has an aperture therethrough configured to accept a portion of the boss neck. The first and second flanges are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate, respectively, and are configured to extend toward the body. The assembly occupies no more than a rectangular prism space defined by the length, a width equal to the diameter, and a height equal to the diameter of the substantially cylindrical body.

Abstract: In assembly of a pressure vessel and mount, the pressure vessel has a diameter and a length and includes a substantially cylindrical body and a boss neck. The substantially cylindrical body has a domed end and tapers from a portion having the diameter to the boss neck at the domed end. The mount includes a central and first and second flanges. The central plate has an aperture therethrough configured to accept a portion of the boss neck. The first and second flanges are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate, respectively, and are configured to extend toward the body. The assembly occupies no more than a rectangular prism space defined by the length, a width equal to the diameter, and a height equal to the diameter of the substantially cylindrical body.

Abstract: A mount is configured for attachment to a neck of a pressure vessel that has a substantially cylindrical body having a diameter. The mount includes a central plate, first and second flanges, first and second vibration isolators, and a retainer. The central plate has a height and width, both of which are approximately equal to or less than the diameter, and an aperture. The first and second flanges are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate, respectively, are oriented substantially perpendicular to the central plate, and are configured to extend toward the body. The first vibration isolator is configured for attachment to the first flange. The second vibration isolator is configured for attachment to the second flange. The retainer is configured for attachment proximate the aperture and is configured to accept a portion of the neck.

Abstract: An assembly includes a pressure vessel for containing a fluid, the vessel including a domed end portion having an outer surface; and a component positioned at the domed end portion, wherein the component is attached to the outer surface by a plurality of filament bands wound upon the domed end portion and over at least a part of the component. In another aspect, an apparatus is described for preventing damage to a vessel. The apparatus includes a component configured to be positioned at the domed end portion, wherein the component is configured to be attached to the outer surface by a plurality of filament bands wound upon the domed end portion and over at least a part of the component. A method for attaching a component to a vessel is described that includes positioning the component at the domed end portion and winding a plurality of filament bands.

Abstract: A mount is configured for attachment to a neck of a pressure vessel that has a substantially cylindrical body having a diameter. The mount includes a central plate, first and second flanges, first and second vibration isolators, and a retainer. The central plate has a height and width, both of which are approximately equal to or less than the diameter, and an aperture. The first and second flanges are located at opposed first and second sides of the central plate, respectively, are oriented substantially perpendicular to the central plate, and are configured to extend toward the body. The first vibration isolator is configured for attachment to the first flange. The second vibration isolator is configured for attachment to the second flange. The retainer is configured for attachment proximate the aperture and is configured to accept a portion of the neck.

Abstract: An assembly includes a pressure vessel for containing a fluid, the vessel including a domed end portion having an outer surface; and a component positioned at the domed end portion, wherein the component is attached to the outer surface by a plurality of filament bands wound upon the domed end portion and over at least a part of the component. In another aspect, an apparatus is described for preventing damage to a vessel. The apparatus includes a component configured to be positioned at the domed end portion, wherein the component is configured to be attached to the outer surface by a plurality of filament bands wound upon the domed end portion and over at least a part of the component. A method for attaching a component to a vessel is described that includes positioning the component at the domed end portion and winding a plurality of filament bands.

Abstract: A non-cylindrical pressure vessel storage tank is disclosed. The storage tank includes an internal structure. The internal structure is coupled to at least one wall of the storage tank. The internal structure shapes and internally supports the storage tank. The pressure vessel storage tank has a conformability of about 0.8 to about 1.0. The internal structure can be, but is not limited to, a Schwarz-P structure, an egg-crate shaped structure, or carbon fiber ligament structure.

Abstract: A non-cylindrical pressure vessel storage tank is disclosed. The storage tank includes an internal structure. The internal structure is coupled to at least one wall of the storage tank. The internal structure shapes and internally supports the storage tank. The pressure vessel storage tank has a conformability of about 0.8 to about 1.0. The internal structure can be, but is not limited to, a Schwarz-P structure, an egg-crate shaped structure, or carbon fiber ligament structure.