Composite air/hydrocarbon trap filter assembly
US7645329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2279/60
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A tamper resistant hydrocarbon trap and air filter assembly includes a cylindrical carbon trap filter extending from a sealed upstream end to a downstream end seated and sealed in a forwardly facing recess of an adaptor. A conventional cylindrical air filter surrounds the carbon trap filter with a sealed upstream end and a downstream end removable secured to an annular flange on the adaptor with the downstream end of the adaptor being arranged to be coupled to a vehicle's air intake.
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