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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2008
Applicants:
Michael Binfet, Raymond, OH (US);
David Rose, Raymond, OH (US);
Inventors:
Michael Binfet, Raymond, OH (US);
David Rose, Raymond, OH (US);
Assignee:
Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F04B 17/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A fluid pump assembly is disclosed for performing in a damp environment. A pump member is provided that drives a quantity of fluid. A pump housing encloses the pump member and includes a breather hole for circulating cooling air around the pump member during operation. A cover is provided that substantially covers the breather hole and defines a tortuous path that enables air to circulate through the breather hole while preventing entry of water thereto.