Abstract: A tabbed air filter is provided for facilitating removal of the air filter from an air treatment device. The air filter provides a frame, an air filtering material positioned in the frame, and a plurality of graspable tabs extending from the frame.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating a raw product stream (raw synthesis gas/raw syngas) generated by underground coal gasification (UCG). In one aspect, the invention concerns a method and apparatus for cooling and initial cleaning of raw syngas gas, so that the treated UCG product stream is suitable for downstream applications such as for energy or chemical production. In another aspect, the invention concerns a method and apparatus for isolating, treating and handling a raw UCG product stream that is generated either when igniting or decommissioning an underground coal gasifier and, due to its consistency, is generally unsuitable for energy or chemical production.

Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.

Abstract: An inline water trap including a filter component and a panel connector configured to interface with a patient gas monitor. In one embodiment the inline water trap indicates to the patient gas monitor that it is in place and that the patient gas monitor may begin intaking and analyzing the filtered patient sample. The inline water trap receives a patient sample and filters water and contaminants from the sample before allowing the remaining gas portion of the sample to pass through to the patient gas monitor, thereby protecting the patient gas monitor from damage. One embodiment of the inline water trap additionally contains an RFID tag to indicate to the patient gas monitor that the correct type of inline water trap is engaged.

Abstract: An air filter insert with a folded filter medium is provided along a side edge with a sealing element which is composed of a first contact section which extends in axial direction and a second contact section which extends in radial direction, the two contact sections being applied directly to the side edge of the filter medium.

Abstract: An air filter is provided that includes, but is not limited to an air filter housing, which encloses an air filter chamber having an ambient air volume and a filtered air volume separated from the ambient air volume by a filter device. At least one interior side of the air filter housing enclosing the ambient air volume has ribs. The ambient air volume has air flowing through it in a flow direction operation of the air filter and sections of the ribs are situated parallel to this flow direction of the air and curved.

Abstract: A gas/liquid separator (1) assembly is provided. The assembly generally comprises a vessel with at least one internally received serviceable separator element (10) arrangement. A unique inlet baffle arrangement (36,39) is provided, to facilitate preseparation of liquid from gases, as gases are passed through the assembly. The assembly is particularly adapted for use in air/oil separation, for example for compressors. Methods of assembly and use are also described.

Abstract: A method, including receiving a turbine filter unit in a plasma treatment system, wherein the turbine filter unit comprises a filter media assembled with a framework, and applying at least one plasma treatment coating to the turbine filter unit via the plasma treatment system.

Abstract: Embodiments for a filter and method for fabricating the same are provide herein. In one embodiment, a filter is provided that includes a first end cap, a second end cap, at least a first filtration media element and at least a first brace. The first end cap has an air flow aperture formed therethrough. The first and second end caps define a central axis. The first filtration media element is coupled to the first and second end caps and has an orientation curved around the central axis. The brace separates a first closed edge of the filtration media element from a second closed edge of the filtration media element.

Abstract: An air cleaner assembly, a main filter element, a safety element, combinations and methods for servicing an air cleaner assembly are provided according to the present invention. The air cleaner assembly includes an air cleaner housing and a main filter element. The air cleaner housing includes a safety liner that supports the main filter element, and can be configured to help reduce the tendency of the main filter element to rotate during use of the air cleaner assembly. A safety element having two open ends, for use with such an assembly is described.

Abstract: A filter system for a vacuum cleaner may include an air intake manifold having a tubular air inlet and a tubular perforated filter cage, the filter cage having a first end coupled to the air inlet and a free second end, the air inlet having an outer surface with a seal, a filter agitator coupled to the intake manifold and arranged alongside the filter cage, the filter agitator having a cleaning surface disposed adjacent to the filter cage, and a filter holder having a first end, a longitudinally opposite second end for coupling to a filter, and at least one coupler for removably coupling the filter holder to the filter inlet of the vacuum cleaner. A method of cleaning a vacuum cleaner filter may include coupling the filter holder to the filter inlet and rotating the filter holder so that the filter rotates about the filter cage.

Abstract: An air filtration system including a pre-filtration unit having a filter section and a spacer section attached to the filter section and extending downstream from the filter section, a pre-filter attachment device having a pre-filter securing section and a first plurality of coupling members, and a filtration unit. The filter section includes a pre-filter. The spacer section includes an at least partially open end located on a downstream side of the spacer section to expose a downstream face of the pre-filter. The filtration unit includes a filter frame, an upper section thereof including an upstream-facing surface having a plurality of openings, a filter secured inside the lower section of filter frame, and a second plurality of coupling members located on the filter frame and coupleable with the first plurality of coupling members of the pre-filter attachment device to removeably secure the pre-filtration unit to the filtration unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter device for filtering gaseous fluids that is provided with a filter insert part that includes a filter medium and a sealing element, wherein the filter insert part is to be inserted into a filter housing. Furthermore, an additional sealing web is provided between the sealing body of the sealing element and the housing part, wherein the sealing element has a common contact surface with the sealing web, wherein the sealing web is offset in the direction of the clean side of the filter medium with respect to the contact surface.

Abstract: A filter gasket seals at least one mitered corner of a filter frame having a substantially planar first surface and an adjacent side surface. The gasket includes at least first and second elongated gasket segments formed from compressible material. Each segment has a substantially planar surface adapted to contact the substantially planar first surface of the filter frame. The first and second gasket segments also each include an end which, when brought into joined engagement with the end of the other gasket segment, forms an interlocking miter joint to seal the at least one mitered corner of the filter frame.

Abstract: A filter assembly, panel filter element, and servicing method is provided for reducing inlet flow restriction from a housing inlet into an inlet plenum and reducing outlet flow restriction from an outlet plenum to a housing outlet.

Abstract: An exhaust treatment device includes an insulation material positioned between an inner shell and an outer shell. An inlet tube has an end in communication with a cavity defined by the inner shell. A substrate for treating engine exhaust is positioned within the inner shell. A cast metal mounting ring is positioned between the inner and outer shells and includes a mounting provision for receipt of a fastener.

Abstract: A non-woven textile based filter media is produced from polyester fiber generated using recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) beverage bottles, and that non-woven textile based filter media is used to make an air filter. By controlling the diameters and lengths of the PET derived polyester fibers, a non-woven textile based filter media that exhibits a natural Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of about 8 (without requiring electrostatic treatment) and a pressure drop of 2.9 PSI or less can be achieved. A related exemplary embodiment is an air filter fabricated entirely from recycled materials, including a recycled cardboard frame, the non-woven textile based filter media made from recycled PET derived polyester fibers, and a support structure made of recycled plastic or metal wire.

Abstract: A system for conditioning air flow to a gas turbine includes a filter housing and a conditioning media inside the filter housing to adjust the temperature of the air flowing through the filter housing. At least one of a depth or a density of the conditioning media varies across the filter housing. A method for conditioning air flow to a gas turbine includes flowing air through a filter housing connected to the gas turbine and flowing the air across a conditioning media in the filter housing. The method further includes conditioning the air flow to reduce the temperature difference of the air exiting the filter housing across a dimension of the filter housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oil mist separator of an internal combustion engine, comprising at least one gas-permeable diffusion separation body, through which a crankcase ventilation gas of the internal combustion engine can flow and in which oil mist present in the crankcase ventilation gas can be separated from the gas. The novel oil mist separator is characterized in that in the or each diffusion separation body additionally continuous free gas channels are formed, and that, viewed in the flow direction of the crankcase ventilation gas, behind the gas channels at least one further diffusion separation body, or an impingement separation surface is disposed at a distance from the or each diffusion separation body.

Abstract: Disclosed herein, among other things, is an improved filter media construction that comprises multiple layers for improved odor control that can be used for vacuum cleaner air filtration cartridge applications. The filter media comprises anti-microbial ePTFE HEPA filter media to prevent mold growth. The filter media may also be used for air cleaner filtration, central air filtration for home and industrial buildings (HVAC), cleanrooms, and microelectronic devices. In an embodiment, the improved filter media construction comprises at least a PTFE layer, a bi-component layer, and a base layer. In an embodiment the PTFE layer comprises ePTFE. In an embodiment, the bi-component layer comprises non-woven polyethylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PE/PET). In yet another embodiment, the base layer comprises activated carbon. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein.

Abstract: A filter device has a housing assembled of a housing bottom part and housing top part. A filter element is inserted into the housing and is made of a filter medium. A locking device connects the filter element with the housing bottom part and the housing top part in a mounted position of the filter element inside the housing. The locking device has a locking element connected to the filter element. The housing bottom part and the housing top part each have locking parts, wherein the locking element engages the locking parts on the housing bottom part and the housing top part.

Abstract: A filter medium includes a porous film and a support material supporting the porous film. The porous film includes polytetrafluoroethylene, has an average pore diameter of at least 2.5 ?m, and has a porosity of at least 95%. A pressure loss is less than 100 Pa when air is passed through the filter medium at a velocity of 5.3 cm/sec. A collection efficiency of NaCl particles is at least 95% when air including NaCl particles with a particle diameter of 0.3 ?m is passed through the filter medium at a velocity of 5.3 cm/sec. A PF value is at least 30, where PF={?log [(100?collection efficiency (%))/100]/pressure loss (Pa)}×1000. A dust holding capacity of polyalphaolefin particles held in the filter medium is at least 15 g/m2 when air including polyalphaolefin particles with a count median diameter of 0.25 ?m is continuously passed through the filter medium at a velocity of 5.3 cm/sec and pressure loss reaches 300 Pa.

Abstract: Different forms of filter systems may be provided to accommodate attaching different types of radiator pumps. A user may easily insert and/or remove a filter from each filter system, such as for cleaning or replacement, thereby minimizing downtime as well as the possibility of overheating. Removable radiator bracket filter systems may be provided in three styles—old, new and combo. In the old style, receiving portions (or panels) may each include two tabs having apertures for connecting the filter system to a pump. In the new style, the top and bottom portions may each include two tabs having apertures for connecting the filter system to a pump. In the combo style, receiving portions as well as top and bottom portions forming a frame each may include two tabs having apertures.

Abstract: Solutions for improving efficiency of a filter device for use with a machine requiring clean airflow are disclosed. In one embodiment, the filter device includes: a filter housing about an airflow inlet of the machine, wherein the filter housing comprises an air-permeable filter media configured to filter particles from multi-directional airflow moving through a substantial portion of the filter housing into the airflow inlet.

Abstract: An inline water trap including a filter component and a panel connector configured to interface with a patient gas monitor. In one embodiment the inline water trap indicates to the patient gas monitor that it is in place and that the patient gas monitor may begin intaking and analyzing the filtered patient sample. The inline water trap receives a patient sample and filters water and contaminants from the sample before allowing the remaining gas portion of the sample to pass through to the patient gas monitor, thereby protecting the patient gas monitor from damage. One embodiment of the inline water trap additionally contains an RFID tag to indicate to the patient gas monitor that the correct type of inline water trap is engaged.

Abstract: A filtration unit and a method of installing a filtration unit are provided. The rectangular filtration unit includes a filter element for filtering fluid. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion. The frame supports the filter element and the frame defines an opening. A first dimension of the filtration unit measured between the exterior of the first portion and the opening is greater than a second dimension of the filtration unit measured between the exterior of the second portion and the opening. In a further example, the filtration unit is mounted in a top section and a bottom section of a holding frame.

Abstract: A filter element includes support grid secured about its periphery edges to a periphery frame member. A pleated filter media is secured to the frame member and is sized and positioned to fully cover the filter fluid aperture. The support grid is positioned such that it is effective in providing support to the filter media against fluid forces. At least one elongated comb member is provided and includes a plurality of spaced tapered teeth protruding outwards towards the filter media. The teeth are sized and spaced to be received into at least a portion of grooves present between the pleats of the filter media. The teeth of the comb member are sized and spaced to regulate filter media pleat separation and spacing.

Abstract: A non-woven textile based filter media is produced from polyester fiber generated using recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) beverage bottles, and that non-woven textile based filter media is used to make an air filter. By controlling the diameters and lengths of the PET derived polyester fibers, a non-woven textile based filter media that exhibits a natural Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of about 8 (without requiring electrostatic treatment) and a pressure drop of 2.9 PSI or less can be achieved. A related exemplary embodiment is an air filter fabricated entirely from recycled materials, including a recycled cardboard frame, the non-woven textile based filter media made from recycled PET derived polyester fibers, and a support structure made of recycled plastic or metal wire.

Abstract: An air cleaner housing for a vehicle air cleaner element includes a first housing member secured within a vehicle and defining at least one tongue aperture, and a second housing member having a main housing portion and at least one tongue. The first and second housing members together enclosing the air cleaner element. The at least one tongue is pivotally mounted to the main housing portion and removably received in the at least one tongue aperture of the first housing member to pivotally secure the second housing member to the first housing member.

Abstract: An air cleaner is provided with: a case in which a filter element is housed and which has an opening; a cover that covers the opening of the case to be opened or closed; a hinge structure having a hinge formed to the cover and a hinge receiver formed to the case to be engaged with the hinge in a detachable manner such that the cover is pivotal around the hinge with respect to the case; and an engagement maintaining mechanism provided to side surfaces of the case and the cover so as to maintain the engagement between the case and the cover in a range in which the cover closes the case and in a range in which the cover is opened by a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A diaphragm carburettor is connected via a suction port with the clean air side of an air filter. A regulating chamber with a fuel chamber is connected with the suction port, in which the fuel chamber is acted upon with underpressure from the suction port and is separated from a compensation chamber by a regulating diaphragm formed to control the fuel supply to the fuel chamber. The compensation chamber is connected via a compensation path with the clean air side of the air filter and/or with the suction port so that pressure vibrations are reduced in the compensation chamber. A control and/or regulating element associated with the compensation path alters the length and/or the diameter of the compensation path.

Abstract: An adapter is provided for placement within a furnace filter bay having a flow of air therethrough. The filter bay is for receiving a furnace filter. The adapter includes a filter abutment face for abutment with at least a portion of the furnace filter, a mounting face parallel to the flow of air and attachment means permitting removable attachment of the adapter to the furnace filter bay. The adapter allows filters of smaller depth than the filters originally designed for use within the filter bay to be used, thereby eliminating the need for purchasing the original filters. A brace is also provided for the same purpose. A kit is described that includes the adapter and/or brace, along with instructions for installation thereof within the filter bay.

Abstract: An exhaust treatment system for machine is disclosed that includes a burner body having an inlet for receiving a flow of exhaust, an outlet for the exhaust flow to exit, an opening and a receiving mount disposed around the opening. A fuel injector head is mounted over the opening in any one of a plurality of angular positions relative to the body. The burner body includes a plurality of mounting pads extending at least partially and circumferentially around the burner body for coupling a support bracket to the burner body in any one of a plurality of positions relative to the burner body. The support bracket may be used to couple the burner to a fixture device such as a cradle for supporting other exhaust treatment system components.

Abstract: An air cleaner for a vehicle includes a body accommodating a filter element, a cover that covers the top of the body, and clamping units clamping the body and the cover. The clamping units include i) at least one first clamp that clamps sides of the body and the cover by means of elastic force of a first spring and functions as a hinge point allowing the cover to rotate with respect to the body and ii) at least one second clamp that clamps the other sides of the body and the cover by means of elastic force of a second spring and locks and unlocks the body and the cover by means of rotation of a key.

Abstract: The invention provides an air filter system specially designed to fit over the air conditioning and heat vents located on the dashboard of a vehicle. The filter provides an adhesively attached filter containing activated charcoal and an air freshening scent to provide a more pleasant and healthy intake of air.

Abstract: A moisture diversion system for a gas turbine inlet. The moisture diversion system comprises a housing that is operably connected with a gas turbine and defines an opening through which air flows to the gas turbine. A hood is attached to the housing adjacent the opening. The hood has a surface disposed at an acute angle relative to horizontal. A device is disposed relative to the hood to separate moisture from air flowing through the device. Separated moisture is directed onto the hood. A gutter is disposed adjacent an edge of the hood to collect moisture from the hood. A conduit is fluidly connected with the gutter to conduct water away from the gutter and the opening in the housing to inhibit separated moisture from re-entering the air flow through the opening to the gas turbine.

Abstract: A filter assembly for use with a vacuum apparatus and a hair clipper is disclosed. The assembly includes a top piece, a bottom piece, and a filter member. The top piece is formed having a generally circular perimeter with an inlet aperture located on the perimeter such that the inlet aperture is adapted for tangential acceptance of a vacuum hose. The specific arrangement of components, including the tangential position of the aperture, creates a hair collecting vortex within the assembly when a vacuum source is attached and activated.

Abstract: A framed air filter and method of making. The framed air filter includes a non-self-supporting air filter media with a generally rectangular perimeter with four major edges, a support frame comprised of four support frame portions each portion being mounted on one of the four major edges of the non-self-supporting air filter media, and a support grill that is attached to each of the four portions of the support frame but that is not integral with any portion of the support frame.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for filtering a fluid or gaseous medium, in particular in a motor vehicle, comprising a housing which holds a filter element in a receiving space, wherein the filter element has an edge region which bears at least in regions against the inner wall of the housing, is characterized, with regard to the problem of creating a filter arrangement which is of structurally simple design and has a high filter efficiency, in that the housing is shaped such that the receiving space tapers at least in regions in at least one spatial direction.

Abstract: A filter pack includes filter media formed into a filter structure having a front, a back and at least one side surface; and a frame adhered to the at least one side surface and comprising an adhesive and an adhesive carrier. The adhesive carrier can be a sheet of material which can be impregnated with the adhesive, one example being a sheet of the filter material itself. The adhesive carrier can alternatively be a single use tray mold for holding the adhesive while it cures, and which is left into the final product.

Abstract: The invention has a captive tooless fastener for securing the engine intake air filter. The tooless fastener comprises shaft and associated bodies. The body has two arms oriented about 180 degrees apart. The shaft is threaded through a sealing washer and an aperture in a closed end cap of the air filter. The shaft is expanded so it cannot be removed from the end cap. The body's threaded inner diameter mates with a threaded portion of a central shaft in an air filter housing. The body's arms are rotated to screw the fastener and the shaft of the housing together. When tightened, the sealing washer closes the aperture. To remove the air filter, the fastener is unscrewed from the shaft of the housing and in the shaft floats in the aperture. A person in the field can remove the air filter by inserting fingers under the arms and pulling.

Abstract: A filter element for a combustion tool includes a filter medium having pores with a pore size greater than a target particle size.

Abstract: An air intake filter system for a gas turbine. The air intake filter system comprises a housing connectable with a gas turbine for fluid communication with the gas turbine. A frame is located within the housing. A filter assembly comprises a flange connectible with the frame to mount the filter assembly. The flange has a portion contained in a first plane that is adapted to extend in a substantially vertical direction when mounted in the frame. A filter portion is attached to the flange for filtering air therethrough that is communicated to the gas turbine. The filter portion includes filter media capable of separating moisture from air flowing through the filter portion. A moisture resistant first end is attached to the flange and filter portion. The first end has a portion contained in a second plane that extends at an acute angle relative to the first plane. The first end is adapted to form a drain surface to direct moisture away from the interior of the filter assembly.

Abstract: A filter device for filtration of gaseous fluids has a multi-part housing with a first housing part and a second housing part connected to one another in a mounted state of the multi-part housing. A filter element is insertable into the multi-part housing. A connecting device penetrates the filter element and provides a connection between the first and second housing parts. The connecting device has at least one first housing projection monolithically formed on the first housing part. The connecting device further has a damping element arranged between the at least one first housing projection and the second housing part.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention secure a filter component to a filter system, via magnetism. Here, at least one magnet is attached to a structure of the filter system. Embodiments of the present invention include a filter connection apparatus for use in a filtering system that provides an ingested airstream to an inlet system. In particular, some embodiments of the present invention provide use a magnet to secure the filter to the filter system and gradually compress the filter against a sealing face of a filter frame. Furthermore, the magnet may comprise many forms, including permanent and non-permanent magnets.

Abstract: A mist eliminator including a substrate and a plurality of frusto-conical shaped protrusions disposed on the substrate is provided. The plurality of frusto-conical shaped protrusions have a geometry and are positioned at intervals that provide coalescence and retention of water particles from moisture containing air contacting the substrate and frusto-conical shaped protrusions. A moisture removal system and a method for removing water particles from inlet air with the mist eliminator are also disclosed.

Abstract: An air cleaner assembly, a main filter element, and a method for servicing an air cleaner assembly are provided according to the present invention. The air cleaner assembly includes an air cleaner housing and a main filter element. The air cleaner housing can include a safety liner or support having a closed end cap that supports the main filter element, and helps reduce the tendency of the main filter element to rotate during use of the air cleaner assembly.

Abstract: The reticulated foam for use in horticultural applications in the present invention is used to construct a filter to keep dust, dirt, pollen, mold spores, insects, pests, etc. out of enclosed plant growing areas i.e. (greenhouses, residential and commercial plant propagation areas) and enclosed growing areas where air exchange or filtration is necessary.

Abstract: Separating device for separating liquid or solid particles from an aerosol stream, comprising an impactor with a perforated plate against which the stream flows, and an impact plate arranged at a short distance behind the perforated plate, the side of the impact plate against which the stream flows having a separating layer with an open structure; in order that the separating device will have a consistently good separating effect during operation, the perforated plate is provided on its rear side with a plurality of spacer elements bearing against the region of the separating layer against which the stream flows, the height of the spacer elements, the support surfaces formed by the spacer elements for the separating layer, and the number and arrangement of the spacer elements being selected in dependence upon the material of the separating layer such that it is ensured that the holes of the perforated plate remain free from material of the separating layer also during operation.

Abstract: A filter assembly for use in sidestream gas sampling assembly. The filter assembly of the present invention includes a hydrophilic. The filter further includes a Hydrophobic member positioned downstream of the hydrophilic liner. The hydrophobic disk acts as a second line of defense against moisture reaching the sensing mechanism member that is constructed from a porous material and is situated such that gas entering the filter assembly passes through at least a portion the hydrophilic member. In a further embodiment, the filter includes a hydrophobic member positioned downstream of the hydrophilic member. The hydrophobic member acts as a second line of defense against moisture reaching the sensing mechanism in the gas sampling assembly.