Vapor separating device
Patent 5586996 Issued on December 24, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: 
May 12, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
May 12, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 581912 3201924 3241537 3408828 3654748 3796025 Crankcase oil vapor recovery system Air-oil separator and method of separation Fuel saver and pollution control device Apparatus for gas liquid separation InventorApplicationNo. 241600 filed on 05/12/1994US Classes:55/321, Multiple of one type in series of parallel in flow path55/324, In parallel55/325, Serially spaced deflectors55/330, Tubular or annular for radial gas flow96/190, Plural, serially arranged96/206, At inlet to separator123/573Vapor treated before mixing with combustible mixture (e.g., cooling)ExaminersPrimary: Bushey, C. ScottAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB01D 019/00AbstractIn a device for separating oil from the blow-by exhaust vapors of a combustion engine, a filter stack is mounted in a canister having an inlet port for the intake of vapors from the engine, a gas outlet port for connection to a source of suction for causing the vapors to flow through the canister, and a discharge port communicating with a flow passage for removal of condensed oil. The filter stack is operatively arranged so that the vapors pass in contact with and through the filter stack. A plate partially surrounds the filter so that the oil in the vapors condense, and flow outwardly through the passage between the plate and the interior wall surface of the canister.Field of SearchDeflector and fibrous, filamentary, particulate solids, or cohesive sheet filter typeMultiple of one type in series of parallel in flow path In parallel Serially spaced deflectors Tubular or annular for radial gas flow In motor vehicle Plural, serially arranged Concentric tubular members At inlet to separator Vapor treated before mixing with combustible mixture (e.g., cooling) | |
