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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 07, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 05, 2014
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Hoisan Kim, Dunlap, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A particulate separator for a gaseous fluid is provided. The particulate separator includes a sealable collection container defining a collection volume therein. The particulate separator also includes a gaseous fluid conduit provided through the sealable collection container. The gaseous fluid conduit defines an inner channel therein. The gaseous fluid conduit includes an inlet and an outlet. The gaseous fluid conduit also includes an arcuate segment provided between the inlet and the outlet. The arcuate segment includes a plurality of slits formed therein. The plurality of slits is configured to provide fluid communication between the collection volume and the inner channel of the gaseous fluid conduit.