Patents Examined by Erick Sols
  • Patent number: 7131433
    Abstract: A positive crankcase ventilation valve assembly is provided. The positive crankcase ventilation valve assembly includes a housing having a first end and a second end and a flow path therebetween. A positive crankcase ventilation valve is provided and positioned relative to the housing first end and in fluid communication with the housing flow path. A baffle is provided and positioned in the housing and in fluid communication with the housing flow path, wherein the baffle is arranged to allow crankcase gases to flow through the baffle and into the positive crankcase ventilation valve while preventing engine oil from traveling beyond the baffle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Michael P Lindberg, Scott L Rossmiller