摘要 |
A flexible pressure vessel (10) is constructed from at least one pair of upper (14) and mating lower (46) dome shaped cell portions, passageway portions (42, 74) a valve (86), and reinforcing rings (09, 106). Blankets (122, 134) overlie the upper and lower portions (14, 46). Sponges (154) in plastic tubing (338) and wrapped with filaments (350) may be in the interiors of the cells. Foil (162) may be between the portions (14, 46) and the blankets (122, 134). An apparatus (178) and method are described for constructing the pressure vessel (10). Figure 2 shows a plan view of the vessel (10).
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