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Frontal drain for a marine mist extractor

US5137555A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 1988
Grant dateAug 11, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is an apparatus utilizing a mesh pad, located on the front of a mist extractor through which water may drain and air may pass. Water flows at a sufficient rate through said mesh pad to drain the mist extractor, and air flowing through said mesh pad is filtered of moisture and does not entrain moisture from the mist extractor.

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