Gas separation – Combined or convertible – In vented container
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-06
2010-12-14
Smith, Duane (Department: 1797)
Gas separation
Combined or convertible
In vented container
C055S385100, C055S320000, C055S505000, C055S510000, C055S385300, C095S273000, C096S004000, C362S547000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07850753
ABSTRACT:
A filter (8) for venting an enclosure (1) containing an electrical apparatus (4), such as a lens or lighting unit of a motor vehicle, and exposed to moisture or atmospheric agents, includes a tubular body (20) with a through cavity or conduit (11) opening at opposite ends (9, 10) of the body (20), which is coupled to a venting aperture (6) of the enclosure (1), the filter (8) including a hydrophobic filtering element; the body (20) of this filter (8) has at least two portions (20A,20B) set at an angle to each other, the membrane filtering element (15) being in the interior of the body (20) and associated therewith so as to form one piece therewith, and being coupled to the body (20) in a manner transverse to an axis of at least one of the portions. The membrane is located within the mould before injection molding.
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GVS S.p.A.
Pham Minh-Chau
Smith Duane
Young & Thompson
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