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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2005
Johannes Van Oyen, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Mark Warner, Frederick, CO (US);
Mark Leavitt, Orange, CA (US);
Ken Newell, Irvine, CA (US);
Johannes Van Oyen, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Mark Warner, Frederick, CO (US);
Mark Leavitt, Orange, CA (US);
Ken Newell, Irvine, CA (US);
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a seal system for sealing a storage tank such as a liquid or air storage tank. In accordance with the preferred embodiment, the seal system includes a radial valve body that is disposed within a circular spring energizer, together which are disposed within a boss member. The spring energizer and the boss member are separated by a non-bonded liner. Various radial seal members are placed within the inner surface of the boss member to ensure the seal, and the seal system is installable to the top portion of a liner of a storage tank.