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Tank Having Integral Restraining Elements and Associated Fabrication Method

  • US 20120181288A1
  • Filed: 06/23/2008
  • Published: 07/19/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/23/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A tank comprising:

  • a wall assembly defined between an outer wall and an inner wall, wherein the inner wall defines a volume for storing a liquid;

    a plurality of restraining elements comprising a portion of and extending between the inner and outer walls,wherein the plurality of restraining elements comprise a plurality of layers of material with each layer forming a portion of two restraining elements and a portion of at least one of the inner and outer walls extending between the two restraining elements; and

    an inlet opening into the volume defined between the inner and outer walls in order to permit a pressurized gas to be introduced within the wall assembly.

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