Method and apparatus for controlling gas flow from cylinders

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9816642
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15056332

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A valve integrated pressure regulator (VIPR) device that can be attached to the outlet of a gas cylinder, which can monitor the amount of gas in the cylinder is provided. Features of the disclosed device include an electronic control, electronic alarm and the electronic display that are powered by rechargeable battery that may be disposed within the VIPR shroud or within a removable cylinder base affixed to a bottom of the gas cylinder. Additional functionality and security features may be provided via additional internally disposed sensors and/or wireless or hard-wired communications with one or more auxiliary devices.

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  • PRAXAIR TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brown, Lloyd A Amherst, US 15 39
Fowler, Zachary L Kenmore, US 1 11
Gamard, Stephan Clarence, US 8 83
Gunay, Murat East Amherst, US 4 26
O'Connor, Laurie East Aurora, US 7 244
Oetinger, Paul K Gasport, US 8 12
Sinha, Ashwini K East Amherst, US 36 112

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