CA2234759C - Oxygen concentrator with beds' duty cycle control and self-test - Google Patents

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CA2234759C
CA2234759C CA002234759A CA2234759A CA2234759C CA 2234759 C CA2234759 C CA 2234759C CA 002234759 A CA002234759 A CA 002234759A CA 2234759 A CA2234759 A CA 2234759A CA 2234759 C CA2234759 C CA 2234759C
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Russell Frank Hart
William David Molis
Richard Kent Frantz
Charles Bradley Hager
Victor Paul Crome
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    • B01D2256/00Main component in the product gas stream after treatment
    • B01D2256/12Oxygen
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    • B64D13/06Arrangements or adaptations of air-treatment apparatus for aircraft crew or passengers, or freight space the air being conditioned
    • B64D2013/0603Environmental Control Systems
    • B64D2013/0677Environmental Control Systems comprising on board oxygen generator systems
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    • B64DEQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT; FLIGHT SUITS; PARACHUTES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF POWER PLANTS OR PROPULSION TRANSMISSIONS IN AIRCRAFT
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    • B64D2013/0603Environmental Control Systems
    • B64D2013/0681Environmental Control Systems with oxygen control
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