Patent Number: 062623281
Section: claims

1. A method for absorbing hydrogen from an enclosed environment comprising: providing a vessel;  providing a hydrogen storage composition in communication with said vessel, said hydrogen storage composition further comprising a matrix defining a pore size which permits the passage of hydrogen gas while blocking the passage of gaseous poisons;  placing a material within said vessel, said material providing a source of hydrogen gas emissions; and  absorbing said hydrogen gas emissions by said hydrogen storage composition.  a vessel having an interior and adapted for receiving materials which release hydrogen gas;  a hydrogen absorbing composition disposed within the vessel, the composition defining a matrix surrounding a hydrogen absorber, the matrix permitting the passage of hydrogen gas while excluding gaseous poisons;  wherein, when the vessel is sealed, hydrogen gas, which is released into the vessel interior, is absorbed by the hydrogen absorbing composition. 2. The method according to claim 1 comprising the additional step of sealing said vessel. 3. A method for absorbing hydrogen according to claim 1 wherein the step of providing a hydrogen storage composition further comprises providing a vent structure comprising said storage composition, said vent structure allowing communication between an interior and an exterior of said vessel. 4. A method of absorbing hydrogen according to claim 3 wherein said vent is sealable. 5. A method for absorbing hydrogen according to claim 1 wherein said vessel is a waste drum. 6. A method for absorbing hydrogen according to claim 1 wherein said vessel is a housing for an automotive battery. 7. A method for absorbing hydrogen according to claim 1 wherein said vessel comprises a light fixture. 8. A method for absorbing hydrogen according to claim 1 wherein said vessel is a room. 9. A method for absorbing hydrogen according to claim 1 wherein said gaseous poisons include CO or H.sub.2 S. 10. A method for absorbing hydrogen according to claim 1 wherein said material within said vessel is a plurality of batteries. 11. A method for absorbing hydrogen according to claim 1 wherein said material within said vessel further houses a process which releases hydrogen gas. 12. A container for absorbing hydrogen gas comprising: 13. A container for absorbing evolved hydrogen gas according to claim 12 wherein the vessel further comprises a vent for releasing gaseous build-up after the hydrogen gas is removed by the hydrogen absorber. 14. A container for absorbing evolved hydrogen gas according to claim 13 wherein the vent is sealable. 15. A container for absorbing evolved hydrogen gas according to claim 12 wherein the vessel is a waste drum. 16. A container for absorbing evolved hydrogen gas according to claim 12 wherein the vessel is a housing for a battery. 17. A container for absorbing evolved hydrogen gas according to claim 12 wherein the vessel is a light fixture. 18. A container for absorbing evolved hydrogen gas according to claim 12 wherein the vessel is a battery room. 19. A container for absorbing evolved hydrogen gas according to claim 12 wherein the gaseous poisons include CO or H.sub.2 S. 20. A container for absorbing evolved hydrogen gas according to claim 12 wherein said material within the vessel is a plurality of batteries. 21. A container for absorbing evolved hydrogen gas according to claim 12 wherein the interior is used to carry out a process which emits hydrogen gas.