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Multiple stage air-intake filter apparatus

US6348077B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 1999
Grant dateFeb 19, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2279/60
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A multiple stage air-intake filter has a first stage to pre-clean air. The air-intake filter has a second stage. Air pre-cleaned by the first stage is directed to the second stage by a fluid carrying juncture. The second stage includes a first and second filter element in series which filters air received from the first stage. The second stage has an air inlet and an air outlet. The fluid carrying juncture and the second stage air outlet are in line.

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