Mine refuge

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8678515
APP PUB NO 20070202796A1
SERIAL NO

11625111

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A mine refuge for use in a mine includes a chamber sized and shaped for occupancy by at least one miner and adapted to be substantially sealed. An oxygen supply is installed in the chamber for supplying oxygen to the chamber. A breathable air supply is installed in the chamber for supplying a steady flow of breathable air and for positively pressurizing the chamber to inhibit entry of contaminated mine air into the chamber.

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JACK KENNEDY METAL PRODUCTS & BUILDINGS INCP O BOX 138 TAYLORVILLE IL 62568

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kennedy, John M Taylorville, US 74 862
Kennedy, William R Taylorville, US 82 1364

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