Filter assembly with multiple inlets and multiple filter members
US7833308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/03
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention discloses a filter assembly which includes a compartmented housing structure having a plurality of inlets and an outlet. A first inlet is positioned in flow communication with a first chamber portion and a first filter member. A second inlet is positioned in flow communication with a second chamber portion and a second filter member. A third chamber portion is located between the first and second filter members and is in flow communication with the outlet such that ambient air entering the housing through the first and second inlets will flow through the first and second filter members into the third chamber portion and through the outlet.
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