Snorkel system
US10711744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K13/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A snorkel system comprising: (a) a vehicle adapter configured to connect to a vehicle; (b) one or more air tubes configured to extend along an interior of an engine compartment of the vehicle; and (c) one or more angle adapters adapted to be located within the engine compartment of the vehicle, the one or more angle adapters fluidly connecting the vehicle adapter and the one or more air tubes together; wherein the one or more angle adapters include: an inlet opening located within a first plane, the inlet opening being located proximate to and in fluid communication with the vehicle adapter, and an outlet opening being in communication with a first end of the one or more air tubes, the outlet opening being located within a second plane that is spaced apart from and extends substantially parallel to the first angle adapter.
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