Patent ID: 9499145
Filing Date: 2016-11-22
CPC Classification: B60C,B60G,B60T,F16J,F17C,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A pressurizable gas reservoir dimensioned for securement between associated first and second structural components having a fixed spacing therebetween, said pressurizable gas reservoir comprising: a first end member and a second end member disposed in longitudinally-spaced relation to said first end member such that a longitudinal axis is defined therebetween; a flexible reservoir member extending peripherally about said longitudinal axis and axially between opposing first and second ends, said first end secured to said first end member such that a substantially fluid-tight seal is formed therebetween, said second end secured to said second end member such that a substantially fluid-tight seal is formed therebetween, said flexible reservoir member at least partially defining a reservoir chamber between said first and second end members that is capable of storing a quantity of pressurized gas for an extended duration of time; said flexible reservoir member including a flexible wall at least partially formed from an elastomeric material, said flexible wall including an inner surface that at least partially defines said reservoir chamber, an outer surface opposite said inner surface, and at least one layer of filament reinforcing material at least partially embedded within said elastomeric material between said inner and outer surfaces; and, said first and second end members maintained in substantially-fixed axial position relative to one another such that said reservoir chamber has an approximately constant volume with any substantial variation in said approximately constant volume being primarily due to elastomeric expansion and recovery of said flexible reservoir member as gas pressure within said reservoir chamber respectively increases and decreases.