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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2003
John M. Evans, Piqua, OH (US);
David V. Flaugher, Beavercreek, OH (US);
Douglas E. Leconey, Clayton, OH (US);
Glenn D. Perrine, Eaton, OH (US);
John M. Evans, Piqua, OH (US);
David V. Flaugher, Beavercreek, OH (US);
Douglas E. LeConey, Clayton, OH (US);
Glenn D. Perrine, Eaton, OH (US);
Flow Dry Technology, Inc., Washington, DC (US);
Abstract
In accordance with one preferred embodiment, a desiccant cartridge () for insertion into an integrated condenser/receiver () comprises a rigid stand-off member () and a porous desiccant bag (). The preferred rigid stand-off member comprises spaced inner and outer pad portions and an elongated stand-off portion terminating in the inner pad portion. The inner pad may include a tab portion. The porous desiccant bag is positioned between the inner and outer pad portions and affixed to one or both of the inner and outer pad portions. A rigid cap with a plurality of holes may be provided to which a second end of the porous desiccant bag may be attached. The porous desiccant bag includes first and second flat end seals, one of which is secured to attachment tab portions.