Axial flow air/oil separator

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an axial flow air/oil separator, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of FIG. 1 with the axial separator element removed and placed alongside the main body for clarity;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a left-side elevation view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a right-side elevation view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 2.

The broken lines depict portions of the axial flow air/oil spearator that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an axial flow air/oil separator, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D950607
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 18, 2020
Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
Inventor: Gary D. Armstrong (Loomis, CA)
Primary Examiner: Calvin E Vansant
Assistant Examiner: Mark T. Philipps
Application Number: 29/751,239
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D15/5)