Darrel G Turner

US Patent:

6719165, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Aug 22, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/938327

Inventors:

Roger D. Wright - Logan UT
Marcus A. Darais - Brigham City UT
James A. Yorgason - South Ogden UT
Alan J. Loveless - Brigham City UT
Darrel G. Turner - Perry UT
David R. Nelson - Logan UT

Assignee:

Alliant Techsystems Inc. - Edina MN

International Classification:

B65D 9002

US Classification:

220586, 220 413, 220562

Abstract:

Pressure vessel end dome reinforcements are placed upon resin-impregnated fiber-wound pressure vessels to improve the strength-to-weight ratio of high performance pressure vessels, such as those that are used as rocket motors, gas generators, and the like. The reinforcement structures are assembled from gore pieces to form gore bodies over dome regions of the pressure vessels.

US Patent:

7316327, Jan 8, 2008

Filed:

Dec 8, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/731774

Inventors:

Roger D. Wright - Logan UT, US
Marcus A. Darais - Brigham City UT, US
James A. Yorgason - South Ogden UT, US
Alan J. Loveless - Brigham City UT, US
Darrel G. Turner - Perry UT, US
David R. Nelson - Logan UT, US

Assignee:

Alliant Techsystems Inc. - Edina MN

International Classification:

B65D 90/04

US Classification:

220586

Abstract:

Pressure vessel end dome reinforcements are placed upon resin-impregnated fiber-wound pressure vessels to improve the strength-to-weight ratio of high performance pressure vessels, such as those that are used as rocket motors, gas generators, and the like. The reinforcement structures are assembled from gore pieces to form gore bodies over dome regions of the pressure vessels.

US Patent:

RE41142, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

Mar 29, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/113135

Inventors:

Michael D. Blair - North Ogden UT, US
Darrel G. Turner - Perry UT, US
Richard K. Kunz - North Ogden UT, US
Mark J. Warner - Brigham City UT, US
Kevin W. Davis - Ogden UT, US
F. Edward Wolcott - Providence UT, US
John D. Bennett - Brigham City UT, US

Assignee:

Alliant Techsystems Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B65D 8/00

US Classification:

220581, 220586, 220 232, 220562, 220564

Abstract:

A pressure vessel for holding a pressurized fluid such as compressed natural gas (“CNG”) includes two end cells and zero or more interior cells. The cell geometry ensures that the cells meet one another at tangential circular surfaces, thereby reducing the tendency of adjacent cells to peel apart. A web secured about the cells includes two sheets that are tangent to the cells. Unused volumes between the cells and the web contain wedges of foam or rubber. A valve provides fluid communication between the interior of the pressure vessel and a pressurized fluid line. The filled weight of one pressure vessel does not exceed the filled weight of a conventional gasoline tank that occupies substantially the same space as the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel may be configured with exterior recesses for engaging conventional gasoline tank straps.

US Patent:

60953675, Aug 1, 2000

Filed:

Sep 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/718611

Inventors:

Michael D. Blair - North Ogden UT
Richard Kunz - North Ogden UT
Mark J. Warner - North Ogden UT
Kevin Davis - Ogden UT
Edward Wolcott - Providence UT
Darrel Turner - Brigham City UT
John Bennett - Brigham City UT

Assignee:

Cordant Technologies Inc. - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

B65D 800

US Classification:

220581

Abstract:

A pressure vessel for holding a pressurized fluid such as compressed natural gas ("CNG") includes two end cells and zero or more interior cells. The cell geometry ensures that the cells meet one another at tangential circular surfaces, thereby reducing the tendency of adjacent cells to peel apart. A web secured about the cells includes two sheets that are tangent to the cells. Unused volumes between the cells and the web contain wedges of foam or rubber. A valve provides fluid communication between the interior of the pressure vessel and a pressurized fluid line. The filled weight of one pressure vessel does not exceed the filled weight of a conventional gasoline tank that occupies substantially the same space as the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel may be configured with exterior recesses for engaging conventional gasoline tank straps.

US Patent:

55776302, Nov 26, 1996

Filed:

Feb 2, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/382502

Inventors:

Michael D. Blair - North Ogden UT
Richard Kunz - North Ogden UT
Mark J. Warner - North Ogden UT
Kevin Davis - Ogden UT
Edward Wolcott - Providence UT
Darrel Turner - Brigham City UT
John Bennett - Brigham City UT

Assignee:

Thiokol Corporation - Ogden UT

International Classification:

B65D 800

US Classification:

220581

Abstract:

A pressure vessel for holding a pressurized fluid such as compressed natural gas ("CNG") includes two end cells and zero or more interior cells. The cell geometry ensures that the cells meet one another at tangential circular surfaces, thereby reducing the tendency of adjacent cells to peel apart. A web secured about the cells includes two sheets that are tangent to the cells. Unused volumes between the cells and the web contain wedges of foam or rubber. A valve provides fluid communication between the interior of the pressure vessel and a pressurized fluid line. The filled weight of one pressure vessel does not exceed the filled weight of a conventional gasoline tank that occupies substantially the same space as the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel may be configured with exterior recesses for engaging conventional gasoline tank straps.