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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 01, 2006
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2004
Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Kings Mountain, NC (US);
Gregory K. Rhyne, Denver, NC (US);
Jim Strasser, Mooresville, NC (US);
Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Kings Mountain, NC (US);
Gregory K. Rhyne, Denver, NC (US);
Jim Strasser, Mooresville, NC (US);
Wix Filtration Corp., Gastonia, NC (US);
Abstract
An air-filtration system is provided for use in a vehicle for delivering air to a helmet worn by a vehicle operator. The air-filtration system comprises an air intake in the form of a window scoop for drawing exterior air, an air duct assembly for delivering air from the air intake to the helmet worn by the vehicle operator, and an air filter assembly disposed in-line with the air duct assembly between the air intake and the helmet. The air filter assembly includes a catalyst member for converting carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide, and a particulate filter member.