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An apparatus for separating liquids, in particular water, from gasses, in particular for separating entrained water from the intake air of an internal combustion engine. This is achieved by appropriately configuring a selected connection site in the intake section which precedes the air filter of th

An apparatus for separating liquids, in particular water, from gasses, in particular for separating entrained water from the intake air of an internal combustion engine. This is achieved by appropriately configuring a selected connection site in the intake section which precedes the air filter of the internal combustion engine. This has the advantage of requiring no parts in addition to the air conduit pieces already present. Separated water may be discharged, for example, through an outlet valve or small opening.

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[ What is claimed is:] [12.]12. A two-piece separating apparatus comprising:a first piece forming a conduit inlet section for receiving a first stream of gas;a second piece forming a conduit outlet section receiving a second stream of gas, the second piece comprising an air filter housing;wherein th

[ What is claimed is:] [12.]12. A two-piece separating apparatus comprising:a first piece forming a conduit inlet section for receiving a first stream of gas;a second piece forming a conduit outlet section receiving a second stream of gas, the second piece comprising an air filter housing;wherein the first piece is connected directly to the second piece to form a channel for directing the stream of gas through the conduit inlet section and the conduit outlet section, the channel comprising a means for separating a liquid from the first stream of gas to form the second stream of gas as it flows through the channel. [13.]13. A method of making a two-piece separating apparatus comprising:providing a first piece which forms a conduit inlet section receiving a first stream of gas;providing a second piece which forms a conduit outlet section receiving a second stream of gas, the second piece comprising an air filter housing;connecting the first piece directly to the second piece to form a channel comprising a first channel portion which extends in a first routing direction and a second channel portion which extends in a different second routing direction to separate a liquid from the first stream of gas to form the second stream of gas.