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Liquid-diverting pressure relief assembly

US11198348B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. · US

Inventors

Daniel D. Carlson · Fenton, US
Gregory Mamelson · Saint John, US
Jason Ray Pranger · Tinley Park, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 14, 2016
Grant date	Dec 14, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 29, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16K27/0209
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pressure relief assembly includes a housing defining an air passage chamber having at least one opening, and a flap secured within the air passage chamber. The flap is configured to move into an open position to expose the opening(s) to relieve air pressure. At least one liquid diverter extends from the housing. The liquid diverter(s) is configured to direct moisture away from the flap.

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