Internal nozzle for a tank car

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12228248
APP PUB NO 20210222833A1
SERIAL NO

17150198

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A cryogenic railway tank car includes an outer tank, an inner tank positioned within the outer tank, an internal nozzle, and a pipe. The inner tank includes a shell that defines an opening. The internal nozzle is coupled to the inner tank at least along a perimeter of the opening and extends in a radial direction through the opening and into the inner tank. A space defined by an interior surface of the outer tank, an exterior surface of the inner tank, and an interior surface of the nozzle is configured to hold a vacuum. The pipe is configured to transport the fluid between an exterior of the outer tank and the interior of the inner tank. At least a portion of the pipe extends from the outer tank to the inner tank through at least a portion of the nozzle.

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TRINITY TANK CAR INC2525 STEMMONS FREEWAY DALLAS TX 75207

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hill, Ross E River Oaks, US 12 5

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