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(11) EP 1 745 215 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
24.01.2007 Bulletin 2007/04

(21) Application number: 03819091.4

(22) Date of filing: 12.11.2003
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC): 
F04D 29/46(2006.01)
(86) International application number:
PCT/GB2003/004903
(87) International publication number:
WO 2005/054683 (16.06.2005 Gazette 2005/24)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB

(71) Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc.
Morristown, New Jersey 07962 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • McARDLE, Nathan
    Outlane, Huddersfield HD3 3FH (GB)
  • CHEN, Hua
    Lancashire BB6 7PP (GB)
  • MULLEN, Gareth
    Northumberland NE22 7LR (GB)
  • GRAYSON, Adrian
    Lancashire L40 1SD (GB)
  • ARCHER, Jamie
    Lancashire WN5 7LA (GB)

(74) Representative: Freeman, Jacqueline Carol 
W.P. THOMPSON & CO. 55 Drury Lane
London WC2B 5SQ
London WC2B 5SQ (GB)

   


(54) COMPRESSOR HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE DIFFUSER WALL AND METHOD THEREFOR