Gas separation – Combined or convertible – In motor vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-26
2006-09-26
Smith, Duane (Department: 1724)
Gas separation
Combined or convertible
In motor vehicle
C055S385100, C055SDIG028, C055SDIG030, C123S19800E, C060S278000, C060S279000, C060S297000, C060S311000, C422S179000, C422S180000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07112231
ABSTRACT:
A clutch filter for filtering a fluid and a method for installing a filter member on the clutch filter are provided. The clutch filter includes a conduit member having an inlet end and an outlet end. The clutch filter further includes a filter member configured to be removably disposed about an exterior of the conduit member wherein an inner surface of the filter member and an exterior surface of the conduit member are in a spaced relationship. Finally, the clutch filter includes a collection vessel coupled to the outlet end of the conduit member. The collection vessel defines a first area in fluid communication with the outlet end. A second area is defined between the inner surface of the filter member and the exterior surface of the conduit member that is in fluid communication with the first area. A portion of the exterior surface of the filter member is not covered by the collection vessel. The collection vessel is configured to induce the fluid passing into the inlet end of the conduit member to change its flow direction in order to exit the clutch filter via the filter member and particulate solids in the fluid being either deposited in the first or second areas or filtered by the filter member.
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Honeywell International , Inc.
Pham Minh-Chau T.
Smith Duane
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