Patent ID: 6699035
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: A62C,F23D

Abstract:
A detonation flame arrestor canister supported within an external housing; comprising:a canister flange supported within the external housing; an inner cylinder including a first end, a second end, an outer circumference, and an outer diameter; said first end of said inner cylinder is supported from said canister flange; said second end of said inner cylinder is closed; an outer cylinder including a first end, a second end, an outer circumference, and an inner diameter; said inner diameter of said outer cylinder being larger than said outer diameter of said inner cylinder such that a space is formed between said inner cylinder and said outer cylinder when said outer cylinder is placed over said inner cylinder; said first end of said outer cylinder is supported from said canister flange; said second end of said outer cylinder is closed; at least a portion of said outer circumference of said outer cylinder being defined by a helically wound screen; at least a portion of said outer circumference of said inner cylinder being perforated to allow a gas to pass through said perforated portion; a fill media contained in said space formed between said inner cylinder and said outer cylinder.