Gas separation – Two or more separators – Spaced for parallel flow of gas
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-15
2010-11-09
Smith, Duane (Department: 1797)
Gas separation
Two or more separators
Spaced for parallel flow of gas
C055S482000, C055S483000, C055S490000, C055S492000, C055S498000, C055S529000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07828869
ABSTRACT:
A filter element is provided with a space-effective construction facilitating efficient space utilization in applications of constrained space requirements.
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