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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 27, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 25, 2008
John G. Arnold, Jr., Tulsa, OK (US);
Joseph D. Smith, Owasso, OK (US);
John G. Arnold, Jr., Tulsa, OK (US);
Joseph D. Smith, Owasso, OK (US);
Other;
Abstract
An exhaust flue cap and filter device for a gas fired appliance in communication with an exhaust flue opening having an outer pipe and a coaxial liner. The device includes a tubular cap with an open lower end, an opposed open upper end, and a plurality of ventilation holes wherein the cap is receivable over the flue opening. A removable top is attached to and closes the open upper end of the tubular cap. A filter tray having a smaller diameter than the tubular cap includes a ledge extending radially inward from the tray. A removable catalytic converter filter insert within the tubular cap is supported on the ledge.