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US5512088A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D53/261
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filtering device well adapted for filtering moisture from a natural gas stream is formed by a tubular housing containing a bed of particulate material, such as gravel. In one embodiment, particulate material is positioned in an upper portion of the housing and a liquid reservoir is provided in a lower portion of the housing. In another embodiment, the housing is packed full of particulate material and the liquid reservoir is provided by a boot depending from the housing.
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