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Reed valve breather for evolution engine

  • US 7,395,790 B2
  • Filed: 12/10/2004
  • Issued: 07/08/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/18/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A reed valve assembly, comprising:

  • an elongated body includinga first end;

    a second end opposite the first end;

    an internal cavity extending from the second end toward the first end;

    at least one opening between the first end and the second end, the at least one opening extending from an outer surface of the body to the internal cavity; and

    a metered oil flow region extending from the second end toward the first end; and

    at least one flexible member having a periphery so as to substantially cover the at least one opening when positioned adjacent to the body, the at least one flexible member being pressure wave actuated from a closed position to an open position.

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