US 12,276,347 B1
Mass and/or spring assisted rupture disc
Adam Smedresman, Davie, FL (US); and Todd M. Currier, Davie, FL (US)
Filed by Zulu Pods, Inc., Davie, FL (US)
Filed on Dec. 5, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/530,004.
Int. Cl. F16K 17/16 (2006.01); F16K 17/194 (2006.01); F16K 17/196 (2006.01); F16K 17/30 (2006.01)
CPC F16K 17/16 (2013.01) [F16K 17/194 (2013.01); F16K 17/196 (2013.01); F16K 17/30 (2013.01)] 18 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An assisted rupture disc assembly comprising:
a rupture disc comprising a membrane;
at least one assisting component operatively connected to said rupture disc, wherein said at least one assisting component is selected from the group consisting of: a mass assembly, a spring, and combinations thereof;
wherein said at least one assisting component is configured to add a supplemental force to said rupture disc to provide improved sensitivity and a wider range of responsive pressures.