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Fluid dynamic vent dam

US9010689B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2010
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49622
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure provides in one embodiment for a vent dam for use in a vent stringer in a fuel vent system. The vent dam comprises a contoured guiding surface for guiding fluid flow in a vent stringer. The vent dam further comprises one or more side flanges extending from the contoured guiding surface for providing attachment of the vent dam within the vent stringer.

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