Low-profile blowers and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9121414
APP PUB NO 20120114512A1
SERIAL NO

13289923

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A blower configured to be positioned in confined spaces and to provide ventilation of a fluid, such as temperature controlled air, is disclosed. In various embodiments, the blower is configured to have a reduced axial thickness, which can be desired in such confined spaces. In some embodiments, the blower has an integral filter, a wire channel for the routing of one or more wires, and/or an exposed backplate. In some embodiments, the blower has a snap-fit circuit board, containment system for mounting the motor, one or more vanes for directing fluid flow, shrouded impeller, and/or integrated connector.

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GENTHERM INCORPORATED21680 HAGGERTY ROAD SUITE 101 NORTHVILLE MI 48167

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lofy, John Claremont, US 29 2410
Walsh, Ryan Los Angeles, US 50 1840

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