FUEL CELL CARTRIDGE FILTERS AND PRESSURE RELIEF
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1. A storage device for storing a hydrogen fuel source, the storage device comprising:
- a bladder configured to contain the hydrogen fuel source;
a housing having an internal cavity that includes the bladder;
a connector that interfaces with a mating connector to permit transfer of the fuel source between the bladder and a device that includes the mating connector;
a vent that allows air to enter and exit the internal cavity;
a gas permeable filter configured to intercept air entering or exiting the housing through the vent.a mechanical shield configured to prevent a foreign object from reaching the gas permeable filter.
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Abstract
Described herein is a portable storage device that stores a hydrogen fuel source. The storage device includes a bladder that contains the hydrogen fuel source and conforms to the volume of the hydrogen fuel source. A housing provides mechanical protection for the bladder. The storage device also includes a connector that interfaces with a mating connector to permit transfer of the fuel source between the bladder and a device that includes the mating connector.
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1. A storage device for storing a hydrogen fuel source, the storage device comprising:
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a bladder configured to contain the hydrogen fuel source; a housing having an internal cavity that includes the bladder; a connector that interfaces with a mating connector to permit transfer of the fuel source between the bladder and a device that includes the mating connector; a vent that allows air to enter and exit the internal cavity; a gas permeable filter configured to intercept air entering or exiting the housing through the vent. a mechanical shield configured to prevent a foreign object from reaching the gas permeable filter.
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2. A storage device for storing a hydrogen fuel source, the storage device comprising:
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a bladder configured to contain the hydrogen fuel source; a housing having an internal cavity that includes the bladder; a connector that interfaces with a mating connector to permit transfer of the fuel source between the bladder and a device that includes the mating connector; a vent that allows air to enter and exit the internal cavity; a mechanical shield configured to prevent a foreign object from reaching the vent.
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