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Refrigerant accumulator

US7571622B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30Claims
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Filing dateSep 13, 2004
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2700/21163
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reversible cooling/heating system has an in-line accumulator/dryer unit. The accumulator/dryer unit has a body having first and second ports. A foraminate conduit is positioned at least partially within the body. A desiccant at least partially surrounds a first portion of the conduit.

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