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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2002
Applicant:
Inventors:
Mark A. Duda, Washington Township, MI (US);
Ben Arndt, Canton, MI (US);
Assignee:
BorgWarner Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02M 2/506 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F02M 2/506 ;
Abstract
A breather assembly for connection to a protected chamber for use in both positive and negative pressure environments, is described. The breather assembly has a central intake chamber that is protected from the ingress of water or contaminants. The breather assembly provides drain paths for any water or contaminants that may get into the inner chamber.