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US4496378A
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Accumulator dehydrator
Assignee: Standard Motor Products Inc
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Filing: 1982-12-16
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2002-12-16
Abstract
Abstract An accumulator dehydrator is disclosed having a deflector for directing the flow of refrigerant into the dehydrator, said deflector formed of sheet metal, and permanently secured in operative position by component parts of the accumulator dehydrator. The deflector is provided with a planar body portion which is disposed at an angle to the flow of the incoming refrigerant, and is provided with flanges which inhibit lateral flow of the refrigerant. The deflector is also provided with a portion of arcuate configuration, which is clamped to the accumulator dehydrator in a manner which prevents movement in any direction relatively to the accumulator dehydrator.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur S. Kish
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:51
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B43/00; F25B43/006; F25B2400/00; F25B2400/03; F25B43/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An accumulator dehydrator comprising: a casing having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, a dessicant container in said casing, deflector means in said casing having a body in close proximity to said inlet opening for engagement by refrigerant entering said casing through said inlet opening, said deflector means comprising an arcuate flange, an inlet fitting having a portion extending into said inlet opening, said arcuate flange extending into said opening, and means for securing said portion of said fitting and said arcuate flange in said opening in said casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An accumulator dehydrator comprising: a casing having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, a dessicant container in said casing, deflector means in said casing having a body in close proximity to said inlet opening for engagement by refrigerant entering said casing through said inlet opening, said deflector means comprising an arcuate flange, an inlet fitting having a portion extending into said inlet opening, said arcuate flange extending into said opening, and means for securing said portion of said fitting and said arcuate flange in said opening in said casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The accumulator dehydrator of claim 1, said last mentioned means comprising weld material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The accumulator dehydrator of claim 1, said arcuate flange engaging and being clamped between the exterior of said fitting portion and the casing surface defining said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The accumulator dehydrator of claim 1, said opening having a shape and size to conform to said fitting portion and flange extending thereinto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The accumulator dehydrator of claim 4, said arcuate flange having an arcuate extent of less than 360°.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The accumulator dehydrator of claim 1, said deflector body having flanges extending from the edges thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |