Apparatus and article for separating intake air from exhaust air
US8649174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8593
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and article is disclosed for separating intake air from exhaust air. The apparatus discloses an intake port, coupled to conduct intake air; an exhaust port, coupled to conduct exhaust air; and an air-curtain port, coupled to conduct air-curtain air to separate at least a portion of the intake air conducted by the intake port from the exhaust air conducted by the exhaust port. The article discloses a ductwork shell article, having an intake vent, an intake chamber, an exhaust vent, an exhaust chamber, an air-curtain vent, and an air-curtain chamber; wherein: the air-curtain vent is in part located between the exhaust vent and the intake vent.
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