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Membrane air dryer

US8231699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2008
Grant dateJul 31, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S55/17
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter having two drain valves piloted by an electro-pneumatic valve. A check valve may be provided to by pass the filter. A membrane filter housing may include vanes extending into a reservoir in which the membrane filter extends. Also, one of the circumferential recesses of the bore for the membrane filter is in the reservoir.

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