Vent cap assembly

Abstract

A vent assembly that includes an intake member having an open end, an exhaust member, and a deflector. The exhaust member has an open end and extends coaxially with the intake member. The deflector is positioned along an interior surface of the intake member. The deflector defines a surface that slopes towards the open end of the intake member. The deflector is configured to direct liquid in the intake member towards the open end of the intake duct.

1 . A vent assembly, comprising: 
 an intake member having an open end;    an exhaust member having an open end, the exhaust member extending coaxially with the intake member; and    a first deflector positioned along an interior surface of the intake member, the first deflector defining a surface that slopes towards the open end of the intake member, the first deflector configured to direct liquid in the intake member towards the open end of the intake duct.    
   
   
       2 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the open end of the exhaust member extends distally beyond the open end of the intake member, the vent assembly further comprising a divider positioned between the open ends of the intake and exhaust members.  
   
   
       3 . The vent assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising a shield member positioned distally of the divider and vertically above the open end of the exhaust member.  
   
   
       4 . The vent assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising a base defining an opening sized to receive the intake member, wherein the open end of the intake member is positioned adjacent to the base.  
   
   
       5 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a second deflector positioned along the interior surface of the intake member and extending distally from the open end of the intake member, the second deflector configured to shield liquids from entering into the open end of the intake member.  
   
   
       6 . The vent assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the divider includes an extension that protrudes towards the open end of the intake member.  
   
   
       7 . The vent assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the base includes a shield member that protrudes towards the open end of the exhaust member, the base shield being positioned vertically above the divider.  
   
   
       8 . The vent assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising at least one side shield positioned in a space defined between the divider and the open end of the intake member, the at least one side shield extending in a generally vertical direction.  
   
   
       9 . The vent assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the exhaust member is arranged with the open end facing in a generally horizontal direction.  
   
   
       10 . The vent assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising a vent cover extending around at least a portion of the open end of the exhaust member.  
   
   
       11 . The vent assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the cover is semi-cylindrical shaped, and opposing ends of the cover are coupled to the divider.  
   
   
       12 . A vent assembly, comprising: 
 an intake member defining an intake aperture;    an exhaust member defining an exhaust aperture, the exhaust member extending coaxially with the intake member and arranged to position the exhaust aperture distally of the intake aperture, the intake and exhaust member arranged in a generally horizontal plane;    a divider positioned between the exhaust aperture and the intake aperture and extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the vent member;    a cover member configured to cover at least a portion of the exhaust aperture;    a first deflector positioned along a bottom interior surface of the intake member, the first deflector sloping towards the open end; and    a second deflector positioned adjacent to a top interior surface of the intake member;    wherein the first and second deflectors direct liquid away from an interior of the intake member.    
   
   
       13 . The vent assembly of  claim 12 , further comprising a shield member positioned distally of the divider and vertically above the open end of the exhaust member, the shield member configured to direct fluids away from an interior of the exhaust member.  
   
   
       14 . The vent assembly of  claim 12 , further comprising a base defining an opening sized to receive the intake member, wherein the base includes a base shield extending distally from the intake aperture, the base shield configured to direct liquids away from the intake opening.  
   
   
       15 . The vent assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the divider includes an extension that protrudes towards the intake member, the extension extending vertically above the intake member.  
   
   
       16 . The vent assembly of  claim 12 , further comprising at least one side shield positioned in a space defined between the divider and the intake member, the side shield extending in a generally vertical direction.  
   
   
       17 . The vent assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the cover is semi-cylindrical shaped, and opposing ends of the cover are coupled to the divider.  
   
   
       18 . The vent assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the first diverter is sloped at an angle of about 5° to about 45° relative to a center axis of the intake member.  
   
   
       19 . The vent assembly of  claim 12 , wherein second deflector extends distally from the open end of the intake member.  
   
   
       20 . A vent assembly for use with a vent that includes an intake member defining an intake aperture and an exhaust member defining an exhaust aperture, the assembly comprising: 
 a first deflector positioned at least partially within the intake member along an interior surface of the intake member, the first deflector being sloped relative to the interior surface in a direction toward the intake aperture;    a divider positioned between the exhaust aperture and the intake aperture and configured to minimize fluid flow between the exhaust aperture and the intake aperture; and    a first fluid shield extending at least partially between the intake aperture and the divider and arranged vertically above the intake and exhaust members.    
   
   
       21 . The assembly of  claim 20 , further comprising a second fluid shield extending distally from the exhaust aperture and positioned vertically above the exhaust aperture to reduce liquid flow into the exhaust aperture.  
   
   
       22 . The assembly of  claim 20 , further comprising a second deflector positioned at least partially within the intake member, wherein the first and second deflectors are connected together and defining a cylindrical member having a generally circular cross-section.