Abstract: An engine filter assembly for cleaning cooling air for an internal-combustion engine for use in high-debris environment such as in roofing-removing machines includes a filter housing attached to the machine at a remote position. The filter housing houses a two-stage air filter that consists of a cylindrical-shaped filter element with an outer pre-filter covering. Both the carburetor air inlet and a fan housing leading to the cooling fan on the engine are connected to the filter housing by tubing. A shield protects the engine from direct contact with loose or air-borne materials during the operation of the machine. A thermal sensing device reads the temperature of the engine and automatically shuts down the engine if the temperature rises beyond specification, reducing the chance of engine failure.

Abstract: An engine filter assembly for cleaning cooling air for an internal-combustion engine for use in high-debris environment such as in roofing-removing machines includes a protective element housing attached to the machine at a remote position. The protective element housing houses a two-stage air filter having a cylindrical-shaped filter element with an outer pre-filter covering. An air inlet housing on the engine is connected to the protective element housing by a flexible coupling link. A shield protects the engine from direct contact with loose or air-born materials during the operation of the machine. A thermal sensing device reads the temperature of the engine and automatically shuts down the engine if the temperature elevates beyond specification, reducing the chance of engine failure.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a filter system with refillable filter beds containing filter media. The media is drained from the filter beds through filter media outlets located directly under the refillable filter beds. The filter media is kept below desorption temperature by opening a bypass air inlet and using a blower.

Abstract: A grass catcher adapted to be detachably secured to a mower deck of a lawn mower which comprises a frame structure whose top and front frames are pivotally connected with each other. Lateral frame members are also pivotally connected at their inner ends to the front frame while their outer ends are adapted to be threadably secured to the rear area of the top frame. The hinged connections permit folding-together of the frame structure into a relatively flat package to reduce space requirements during shipping and storage.

Abstract: Mobile air cleaning apparatus comprising a base, a cabinet which is mounted on and extends upwardly from one end of the base, and a hood which is supported by the upper end of the cabinet and extends over the base. A circular air flow path is formed which includes the open space between the hood and the base, and ducts in the base, the cabinet and the hood. In the air flow path are particle filters, an activated carbon filter, and a blower. The base is mounted on wheels so that the entire apparatus is readily movable.

Abstract: A filter press having a number of filter plates, each of which includes a center hole, with a filter cloth hanging over each filter plate. The filter cloths include a corresponding center hole, and a flexible coupling member having a tubular stem with a flanged base, wherein the flanged base is positioned around the hole on one side of the cloth. The tubular stems are inserted within a coupling cylinder which is positioned within the hole of the filter plate. A method is described for hanging the filter cloths onto the filter plate by inserting one of the stems into one end of the coupling cylinder, and then inserting the cylinder into the hole in the filter plate. A tool is then used to reverse the stem of the coupling member of another filter cloth, and then the same tool is removed permitting the restoration of the stem while positioning it within the other end of the coupling cylinder.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner filter bag for an upright vacuum cleaner comprising an air pervious filter receptacle and an air impervious feed tube interconnected together so that the interior of the filter receptacle is in air-flowing relationship with the interior of the feed tube, where the feed tube is adapted to be connected to the vacuum cleaner. A collar is intermediately disposed within the filter receptacle and secured therein by a clamping ring disposed externally of the filter receptacle in juxtaposition with an upper portion of the collar. An air impervious dust receptacle is removably disposed within a lower portion of the filter receptacle with a mouth portion of the dust receptacle being disposed about a lower end of the collar. A resiliently expandable ring releasably secures the dust receptacle mouth portion about the collar so that the dust receptacle is maintained in an open mouth suspended condition within the filter receptacle to receive and collect debris introduced into the filter receptacle.

Abstract: A filter cloth for a leaf filter of a pressure vessel including a flat retaining sack or bag which encloses the leaf filter. An outlet opening is contained in the sack through which the filtered product can be extracted. A releasable closure device is provided along the greater part of one side edge of the sack to permit removal of the sack from the leaf filter for cleaning and replacement thereof. A reinforcing material is provided at the outlet opening to provide a tight seal about the outlet of the leaf filter. Preferably, the sack is substantially circular but may have any configuration conforming to the shape of the leaf filter.

Abstract: A filter bag which includes an annular thin-walled band having a plurality of discrete resilient tabs extending from its outer surface along two axially separated paths. A flexible collar is secured to the outer surface of the band and conforms to the shape of the tabs to provide discrete protrusions along the two paths. The band and collar assembly is secured to one end of the filter bag. The end of the filter bag can snugly fit into a socket of a cooperating member, whereby a portion of the socket is positioned in the space between the two separated paths and is retained by the protrusions disposed on either side thereof. The retained portion of the socket includes an enclosed annular ring.

Abstract: A carpeting tool for a broom-type vacuum cleaner comprising a hollow rake. The hollow rake includes a plurality of spaced hollow open-ended teeth and a plurality of spaced air passage openings interposed respectively between certain of the teeth. The hollow rake further has a pair of oppositely extending lateral hollow flange portions and a nozzle integral with and intermediary of the flange portions. The flange portions have a lowermost lateral surface from which extend the hollow teeth, and in which are formed the air passage openings. A pair of spaced apart rollers are mounted between the teeth, and extend below the open ends of the teeth to support the combined weight of the tool and vacuum cleaner when the tool is attached to the vacuum cleaner for use thereof. The rollers permit the tool to ride smoothly along the carpeting without abruptly snagging the carpeting.