Test unit for volatilization and collection of oil

- Tannas Co.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a test unit for volatilization and collection of oil, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a back view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

A see-through, swinging shield encloses the inset work space.

The broken line showing is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

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  • Selby, T.W., and Reichenbach, E.A., Proceedings of the International Tribology Conference, "Engine Oil Volatility Studies--Generation of Phosphorus," Yokohama, Japan, 1995.
Patent History
Patent number: D406778
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 26, 1998
Date of Patent: Mar 16, 1999
Assignee: Tannas Co. (Midland, MI)
Inventors: Theodore W. Selby (Midland, MI), Joseph S. Trombley (Auburn, MI), James R. Cotter (Bay City, MI), Marc J. Hildebrandt (Midland, MI), Gregory C. Miller (Coleman, MI)
Primary Examiner: Antoine Duval Davis
Attorney: Christopher John Rudy
Application Number: 0/85,603
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Volume, Flow Or Rate (D10/96)
International Classification: 1004;