Filter housing assembly for transportation vehicles
US6692347B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2003/065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A filter housing assembly which inhibits the ingestion of foreign matter and particulates into the air intake and air flow openings of a motor vehicle to safeguard the interior cabin and HVAC equipment typically utilized in vehicles. The filter housing assembly of the present invention consists of a filter housing member adapted to house a filter which may be integrated within the assembly as an integral manufactured component in sealable engagement or a snap-fit, modular engageable assembly which allows the selected filter to be removed and replaced at will to ensure that the air intake portions of the vehicle or free from debris and unwanted foreign matter.
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