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Filter assembly with adjustable inlet opening

US7753979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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39Claims

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Assignee

Home Health Medical Equipment, Inc. · US

Inventor

Michael Amann · Murr, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 10, 2006
Grant date	Jul 13, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 29, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S116/25
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter assembly for use with compressor assemblies such as oxygen concentrators, ventilators and other breathing apparatus including a compartmented housing member having at least one inlet opening, an outlet opening, a filter member, and an adjustment member associated with the at least one outlet opening for varying the size of the at least one outlet opening for adjusting the amount of ambient air entering the filter assembly.

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