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US 9,962,627 B1Granted
Dual channel connector units, devices, methods, and systems including the same
AssigneeSoclean, Inc.
InventorTimothy Leyva
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Abstract
Technologies for providing a gas inlet and gas outlet to a compartment are described. In embodiments, the technologies include a dual channel connector unit that includes an inlet passageway and an outlet passageway. In embodiments at least a portion of the outlet passageway is disposed radially around the inlet passageway. The connector unit is configured to install into a portion (e.g., wall, bottom, top, or lid) of a compartment. Systems and methods including such connector units are also described.
Claims19
A connector unit comprising:
- an inlet passageway and an outlet passageway, the inlet passageway comprising a first proximal end and a first distal end and the outlet passageway comprising a second proximal end and a second distal end;
- a second connector portion comprising a first passageway;
- and
- a fourth connector portion that is configured to be inserted into the first passageway;
- wherein:
- at least a portion of the outlet passageway is disposed radially around the inlet passageway;
- the fourth connector portion comprises a first body and a flange, the first body comprising an outer surface;
- the inlet passageway is formed through the first body;
- the second connector portion comprises a second body comprising a wall having an inward facing surface that defines at least a portion of the first passageway;
- when the fourth connector portion is inserted into the first passageway, a gap is present between the outer surface of the first body and the inward facing surface of the wall of said second body, said gap defining at least a portion of the outlet passageway;
- and
- the connector unit is configured to be installed into and span a portion of a compartment such that the first and second proximal ends are located outside the compartment and the first and second distal ends are located inside the compartment when the connector unit is installed.
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