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Water retention barrier

US12296286B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 2023
Grant dateMay 13, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2201/291
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fuel water separator comprises a housing that defines an internal volume that receives a mixture. The fuel water separator further comprises a filter element that is positioned within the internal volume. The filter element comprises a first endplate and a second endplate that is located opposite the first endplate. The filter element further comprises a filter media that is coupled to the first endplate and the second endplate. The filter media is structured to separate a dispersed phase from a continuous phase of the mixture. The filter element further comprises a collection sump that is located below the first and second endplate and structured to receive the dispersed phase. The filter element further comprises a retention barrier disposed above the collection sump. The retention barrier comprises a drain opening structured to discharge the dispersed phase through the retention barrier into the collection sump.

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