Patent · US Expired

Air breather assembly

US6782879B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
13References
21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 2002
Grant dateAug 31, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02M26/50
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A breather assembly for connection to a protected chamber for use in both positive and negative pressure environments, is described. The breather assembly has a central intake chamber that is protected from the ingress of water or contaminants. The breather assembly provides drain paths for any water or contaminants that may get into the inner chamber.

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