<p>An apparatus for liquefying and storing a gas is provided. The apparatus is adapted to liquify relatively small quantities of gas, and to do so in a residence or place of business. The apparatus generally includes a cryocooler, a heat transfer assembly, and an insulated subsystem. Liquid condensate produced by the apparatus is stored in an insulated dewar. The method of the present invention includes the liquification of air or an enriched gas on a small scale in a residence or place of business. The method and apparatus of the invention are particularly well suited for providing liquified oxygen for use by a patient on oxygen therapy in the patient's residence.</p>
申请公布号
EP1247041(B1)
申请公布日期
2007.07.04
申请号
EP20000976851
申请日期
2000.11.01
申请人
IN-X CORPORATION
发明人
ARKHAROV, IVAN, A.;ARKHAROV, ALEXEY, M.;KUN, LESLIE, C.;TETREAULT, TOMMY, M.