US Patent:
20040031537, Feb 19, 2004
Inventors:
W. Hord - Bellville TX, US
Ted Royer - Orange TX, US
Brian Schumann - Bellville TX, US
Donald Constantine - Conroe TX, US
Craig Robertson - Bellville TX, US
Joseph Burghard - Bellville TX, US
Assignee:
Western International Gas & Cylinder Inc.
International Classification:
B65B001/04
Abstract:
The present invention generally an apparatus and a method for filling tanks with acetylene gas. The invention includes filling a first tank to a first level, thereafter filling a second tank while continuing to fill the first tank. The invention further includes restricting the flow of gas to the second tank while continuing to fill the first tank. The invention also includes a first and a second transportable source of compressed acetylene.