Patent ID: 8431278
Filing Date: 2013-04-30
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device for receiving a fluid stream comprising: a main body having a cavity formed therein, the main body including an inlet, an outlet, a passive water drain, and a drain conduit coupled to the passive water drain, wherein the inlet is adapted to receive the fluid stream and the drain conduit does not include a valve; an interior element disposed in the cavity of the main body adapted to increase a tortuosity of the fluid stream; and a hydrophilic porous media disposed within the passive water drain in fluid communication with the cavity, the hydrophilic porous media configured to militate against transfer of the fluid stream through the passive water drain and to allow liquid water to pass through the passive water drain, wherein the fluid stream is exhausted from the cavity through the outlet.