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Sediment trap system and method

US8683821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. · US

Inventors

James J. Volk · Fort Wayne, US
Ryan Johnson · Kingsburg, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 15, 2011
Grant date	Apr 1, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 11, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF24F2013/228
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems and methods for condensate removal are disclosed. A reservoir may include a trap structure and a sediment trap may be disposed within the trap structure. The sediment trap may be positioned within the reservoir so that condensate flowing into the reservoir is filtered before flowing out of the reservoir.

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