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Water distribution tray

US8096534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2011
Grant dateJan 17, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/0402
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A water distribution tray having an improvement including a first downwardly inclined surface therein commencing at a base of a water impingement pedestal within a first of a plurality of channels and ending at a corresponding first of a plurality of discharge apertures, wherein the first downwardly inclined surface has a first declension angle associated therewith, and a second downwardly inclined surface commencing at the base within a second of the plurality of channels and ending at a corresponding second of the plurality of discharge apertures, wherein the second downwardly inclined surface has a second declension angle associated therewith different from the first declension angle. A method of manufacturing is also provided.

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