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Fuel vapor processing apparatus

US8177893B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 2009
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2259/4516
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

One aspect according to the present invention includes a fuel vapor processing apparatus having a case containing a mixture of an adsorption material and a heat storage material therein. A mixing ratio of the heat storage material to the adsorption material is set to be higher for a central area away from a circumferential wall of the case or a flow passage defined in the case than for an outer peripheral area close to the circumferential wall.

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