Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a filter element for use in connection with e.g.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for increasing the duration of uninterrupted filtering flow by using crossflow filtration and ultrasonic energy in difficult to filter process liquids (e.g. of the kind having (1) a carrier liquid, (2) coalescing solids particles which tend to adhere and bridge filter element gaps sized substantially larger than such particles, and (3) larger impurity elements to be filtered out of such process liquid and sized larger than such filter element gaps).

Abstract: The method comprises the step of forming pipes (12) by clamping a bag between shells (13, 14) and by injecting an inflating agent via an inflating connector. The circuit comprises a bag (126) and a press (10) comprising two shells (13, 14) clamping said bag in a state in which pipes (12) are formed between the films (25, 26) of the bag.

Abstract: An adsorption carrier includes fibers A having a diameter of 0.5 or more to 8 ?m or less and fibers B having a diameter of 8 ?m or more to 50 ?m or less, the fibers B having a larger diameter than the fibers A, and the fibers B being sheath-core or islands-in-sea composite fibers.

Abstract: A grafted nonwoven substrate is disclosed having average fiber sizes of 0.7 to 15 microns, and a void volume of 50 to 95%, and a polymer comprising cationic aminoalkyl(meth)acryloyl monomer units grafted to the surface of the nonwoven substrate. The article may be used as a filter element to purify or separate target materials, such as oligonucleotides or monoclonal antibodies (MAb), from a fluid mixture.

Abstract: A filter assembly where the filter element is designed to connect directly to the spud of a vehicle fluid system, for example an engine lubrication system, a fuel system, or a hydraulic system. This provides a direct connection between the filtered fluid and the fluid system. The need for a seal between the top endplate and the nutplate, as well as the coil spring within the shell, which are found in conventional spin-on filter assemblies can be eliminated, which reduces inventory and the number of parts forming the filter assembly, and facilitates manufacturing of the filter assembly.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for a transmission has a diffuser housing with a fluid inlet passage that feeds one or more pump inlet ports, and a fluid return passage, such as to return fluid from a pressure regulator valve, that is in fluid communication with the fluid inlet passage. The hydraulic system also has a filter housing with a filter outlet portion that is in fluid communication with the fluid inlet passage upstream of the pump inlet port(s). The fluid return passage is downstream of the filter outlet portion. Thus, flow through the fluid return passage can create suction, causing increased flow through the filter outlet portion, such as from a fluid sump. Specifically, the diffuser housing is configured so that the fluid inlet passage has a converging portion downstream of the filter outlet portion and a diverging portion downstream of the converging portion.

Abstract: A fluid filter assembly comprises a filter and a case. The case defines a filter chamber receiving the filter. The case comprises a notch extending into the filter chamber and engaging the filter.

Abstract: The present invention provides a central core element for separator assemblies useful in the purification of fluids, for example separator assemblies useful for the desalination of seawater. The central core element provided by the present invention comprises at least two porous exhaust conduits wherein each porous exhaust conduit comprises an exhaust channel and one or more openings which allow fluid communication between an exterior surface of the porous exhaust conduit and the exhaust channel. The central core element defines a cavity into which may be disposed a first portion of a membrane stack assembly. In the preparation of a separator assembly comprising the central core element provided by the present invention, a second portion of the membrane stack assembly forms a multilayer membrane assembly disposed around the central core element. Also provided are central core elements for salt separator assemblies and spiral flow reverse osmosis devices.

Abstract: A filter apparatus that while maintaining a high revolution speed, realizes reduction of filter element vibration.

Abstract: A medical adsorbent which produces minimal side-effects such as constipation, has excellent adsorption for ionic organic compounds such as causative substances of uremia, exhibits adequate adsorption performance at low doses and avoids adsorption of high-molecular compounds necessary for the body, such as enzymes and polysaccharides. The medical adsorbent comprises activated carbon obtained by carbonizing a spherical phenol resin in a nitrogen atmosphere at a temperature of 400-1000° C., activating the carbonized spherical phenol resin at a temperature of 800-1000° C., washing it with dilute hydrochloric acid, heat treating it at a temperature of 150-1000° C. in a mixed gas comprising oxygen and nitrogen and then sorting it; the activated carbon has an area to weight ratio of 500-2000 m2/g, a pore volume of 0.2-1.0 mL/g and a packing density of 0.5-0.75 g/mL.

Abstract: Described herein are fluid treatment devices for use in tangential flow filtration, comprising a housing unit and a composite material, wherein the composite material comprises: a support member comprising a plurality of pores extending through the support member; and a non-self-supporting macroporous cross-linked gel comprising macropores having an average size of 10 nm to 3000 nm, said macroporous gel being located in the pores of the support member. The invention also relates to a method of separating a substance from a fluid, comprising the step of placing the fluid in contact with an inventive device, thereby adsorbing or absorbing the substance to the composite material contained therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a channel filter for separating microparticles, and more particularly to a channel filter which can easily separate a sample having various sized microparticles by using a surface topology. In the disclosed channel filter, a topology having an upward/downward reference height from a sample inlet to an outlet is continuously or discontinuously formed, and thus it is possible to efficiently separate microparticles from a sample liquid.

Abstract: According to one embodiment a replaceable filter element includes a substantially annular filter media extending from a first end to a second end and has an exterior, a substantially hollow interior, and a first permeability. A first end plate is coupled to the first end of the substantially annular filter media. The first end plate includes an aperture leading to the substantially hollow interior of the substantially annular filter media. The replaceable filter element includes a filter media piece positioned adjacent the second end of the substantially annular filter media and has a second permeability less than the first permeability. The replaceable filter element includes an outer wrap extending from the second end of the substantially annular filter media along a portion of the exterior of the substantially annular filter media. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings.

Abstract: A rotatable water treatment device including a hollow shaft and multiple filtering units is provided. The hollow shaft has an axis hole, an external wall and a plurality of through holes defined through the external wall and communicating with the axis hole. The multiple filtering units watertightly mounted on the external wall of the hollow shaft, and each of the filtering units includes a center hole, two clipping nets, a supporting net and two filtering membranes. The supporting net is mounted between the clipping nets and two filtering membranes sandwiches the clipping nets such that the filtering membranes can be prevented from sinking into the meshes of the supporting net with the pump effect to accelerate the conducting of the water-filtering.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a filtration system may include one or more of the following features: (a) a housing having a bottom portion, a middle portion coupled to the bottom portion and an upper portion, and a cap coupled to the upper portion, (b) a sediment storage area within the bottom portion, (c) a separator area within the middle portion, (d) a porous filter within the upper portion, (e) an access hatch within the cap, (f) an inlet pipe for allowing storm water within a middle chamber, (g) an outlet pipe for allowing filtered water to be discharged from the filtration system, and (h) a central pipe being a passageway through the porous filter.

Abstract: A filter system for use in an automobile engine includes a filter unit fluidically interposed between a fluid pump of the engine and a heater core of the engine. The filter unit includes an inner core removably mounted in an outer case. The inner core includes a fluid permeable wall which filters fluid as the fluid passes through the filter unit.

Abstract: A removable manifold for a medical/surgical waste collection system. The manifold is dimensioned to be mounted to a receiver integral with the system. The manifold includes a driver for engaging a complementary valve internal to the receiver. The valve regulates flow between the receiver and the down line components of the waste collection system. The valve is normally closed. When the manifold is fitted to the receiver the driver engages the valve so as move the valve to the open position. This allows fluid flow from the manifold and receiver to the downstream components of the system.

Abstract: A filter apparatus including a housing (2) and a filter insert (4), with an inlet opening formed on the housing (2) and an outlet fitting (6) mounted on a housing wall. The outlet fitting (6) has a contact face (7) for contact with the housing (2) and is provided with a tubular segment (13), which protrudes through an opening (9) of the housing, and a mounting element (22) is attached to the tubular segment (13) such that a region (10) of the housing (2) surrounding the opening (9) is clamped between the contact face (7) of the outlet fitting (6) and the mounting element (22).

Abstract: A filter is disclosed. The filter comprises a canister, filter media disposed within the canister, the filter media having a first axial end, a second axial end and circumscribing a central axis and an end cap having an inner radial surface disposed adjacent the first axial end of the filter media, the end cap defining a centralized axial passage therethrough having a sidewall surrounding said passage that extends to a valve actuation portion that is axially offset from the inner radial surface of the end cap, wherein the actuation portion includes at least one cross member that extends from a position on the sidewall across the centralized axial passage, the cross member having a first radial surface closer to the inner radial surface of the end cap than a second radial surface, and wherein the first radial surface of the at least one cross member is substantially planar.

Abstract: The present invention includes a harvesting and irrigation device, a method and a kit for the collection of viable fat cells and/or adipose tissue with decreased handing and improved yield and viability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filter system with at least one filter element (1) that is arranged below the surface of a body of water, with a fluid to be cleaned that can flow from the inner fluid chamber (11) of the filter element to the exterior of the latter, and that is surrounded by the body of water on the exterior such that the cleaned fluid can be discharged into said water. The filter element (1) has a column-like shape defining a vertical axis and is immersed in the body of water with the vertical axis running essentially vertical. The exterior of the filter element is surrounded by a sheath (25) that forms a flow canal (29) for a vertical flow of the body of water between said sheath and the exterior of the filter element (1).

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a capsule configured to direct fuel flow within a fuel filter assembly housing. The capsule has a tubular element configured to define a flow path between the capsule and a fuel filter assembly housing. The tubular element defines an interior chamber, a proximal end, and a distal end defining a manifold. The tubular element is configured to be removably received by the fuel filter assembly housing. The interior chamber is configured to receive a fuel filter element. The capsule is configured to direct fuel flow from the proximal end of the capsule, around the tubular element, to a point beyond the distal end of the capsule, and to receive fuel flow from the point beyond the distal end of the capsule and direct the fuel flow via the manifold to the filter element, thereby providing at least two passes of the fuel flow through filter elements within the fuel filter assembly housing.

Abstract: A modular filter system for use within a pollution removal structure. The system includes a plurality of modular filters that can be nested together forming a common passageway that passes through all of the nested filters. With normal runoff, the water passes laterally through the filters and enters the common passageway to exit the structure. In the event of a high flow of runoff, an overflow pipe conveys water directly to a downstream storm drain by-passing the filter system. The overflow is created by either: a) allowing the water to rise above the upper surface of the upper modular filter and directly into the common passageway or b) by overflow pipes which connect to a downstream pollution removal structure; or a combination of paths a) and b). By using nested filters, the number of filters nested together can be customized in accordance with the depth of the particular storm drain.

Abstract: A filter element is removably positionable within a filter housing defining a filter chamber for said filter element. The filter housing comprises a standpipe extending within the filter chamber. The filter element includes a tubular filter media circumscribing the standpipe, a first end cap supporting the filter media at one end thereof, a second end cap longitudinally spaced from the first end cap and supporting the filter media at the opposite end thereof, and a center tube extending between the first and second end caps. The center tube has at least one inlet opening therethrough, a bypass opening at a first end thereof adjacent to the first end cap and a standpipe opening at a second end thereof adjacent to the second end cap and through which the standpipe is adapted to be inserted longitudinally into the center tube.

Abstract: One embodiment is a filter assembly wherein the shape of the filter is a non-circular geometry. Other embodiments include unique apparatus, devices, systems, and methods to remove contaminates from a flow of fuel while at the same time providing a unique filter and filter assembly geometry. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits of the present application shall become apparent from the detailed description and figures included herewith.

Abstract: Flow-through device for treating a fluid, mainly including a housing in the shape of a pot (2) with a lid (3) which is provided with an inlet (4) and an outlet (5) for the fluid and an exchangeable tubular flow-through element (6) provided in the housing which is provided with a medium (7) for treating the fluid, whereby this element (6) fits against the lid (3) and forms a separation between the space (12) on the inside of the element (6) which is connected to the inlet (4) and the space (16) on the outside of the element (6) which is connected to the outlet (5), wherein in the space (12), on the inside of the element (6) opposite the inlet (4), is provided a tube (20) forming an extension of the inlet, which tube mainly extends in the axial direction (X-X?) of the element (6) and which is provided with lateral passages (21) for evenly distributing the fluid to be treated over the length of the flow-through element (6), whereby this tube has a narrowing cross section lengthwise in the axial direction of the

Abstract: A filter assembly for filtering contaminants from a fluid stream. The housing of the filter assembly is preferably made of fiber reinforced plastic to prevent corrosion from the fluid stream, and can hold one or two filter elements or cartridges, each of which can hold a single filter, or multiple filters. Flow in filter housings having two elements can be unidirectional or opposed.

Abstract: A “no filter, no run” filtration system that is designed to verify that an appropriate filter cartridge is installed. A flow control valve is provided on a standpipe to control the flow of fuel into the standpipe. The valve has a component that has a first position at which any flow through the flow passage past the valve is insufficient to permit engine operation, and a second position at which a greater amount of flow through the flow passage is permitted by the valve in an amount sufficient to permit engine operation, and the component rotates about the longitudinal axis when it moves from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: A filter element for removing material that is entrained in a gas stream comprising a wall of a filtration medium which defines a hollow space, for a gas stream to flow from the space through the wall. The filter element includes an end cap having an inlet tube extending into the hollow space for a gas stream to be supplied to the space, the inlet tube having a side wall extending between an upstream open end and a downstream open end. There is at least one opening in its side wall. The inlet tube has an upstream band, a middlestream band and a downstream band, the bands being axially adjacent to one another and non-overlapping. The bands have equal axial lengths of at least 5% of the length of the inlet tube, and are arranged such their planes are perpendicular to the axis of the inlet tube.

Abstract: A structure for automatic cleaning of a water quality purification cartridge includes a water quality purification cartridge having a water purification flow path and a raw water flow path. An upstream side surface of the water quality purification cartridge is cleaned by raw water flowing through the raw water flow path.

Abstract: A cylindrical shaped pleated media includes adhesive beads arranged on a periphery to bridge pleats and provide structural support for the pleated media. The pleated media is used in a fluid filter.

Abstract: A filtration faucet system includes a filter housing for mounting underneath a faucet countertop and a filter cartridge. The filter housing has a filter compartment, a water inlet adapted for operatively linking to a water source, a filtered water outlet adapted for operatively linking to a first water opening of a faucet device, and an unfiltered water outlet adapted for operatively linking to a second water opening of the faucet device. The filter cartridge is supported in the filter compartment and is adapted not only for filtering water flowing from the water inlet to the filtered water outlet before the water exits at the first water opening but also for guiding the water directly flowing from the water inlet to the unfiltered water outlet before the water exits at the second water opening.

Abstract: A fuel filter assembly includes a housing having an end supporting a first tube. The housing defines a cavity that is enclosed by a cover opposite the end. A diverter is arranged within the cavity and includes first and second sides with the first side adjacent to the housing end. The diverter includes a wall on the first side in sealing engagement with either the first tube or the housing end. The diverter is constructed from a first material forming a base and a second material supported by the first material defining at least a portion of the first side. The second material may be overmolded onto the first material. Preferably, the first material is a plastic and the second material is an elastomer forming a gasket suitable for providing a seal between the diverter and the housing. One end of the filter media is embedded in the adhesive on the second side of the diverter.

Abstract: Embolic protection filtering devices and methods of making and using the same. The present invention may include an embolic protection filtering device including a filter cartridge that is slidable over medical devices, for example, guidewires. The filter cartridge may have a filter coupled thereto and may have desirable flexibility and trackability characteristics.

Abstract: A scavenging filter includes a volume containing activated beads or fiber particles of a scavenging material housed in a removable housing in a cartridge filter body having an axial inlet extending to a space below a permeable false bottom, the fluid permeating upwards through the material, and cleaned liquor leaving via an annular space surrounding the chamber.

Abstract: A sub-component of a replaceable filter element that is interfacably sealing a standpipe includes an end cap, said second end cap defining a first central opening; a central tube extending from the first central opening of the second end cap, wherein the central tube defines an inner surface, an outer surface and a top surface, wherein the top surface defines a second central opening, wherein the central tube includes an actuator excluding keys, free ends, or projections; and a standpipe seal disposed proximate the top surface of the central tube, wherein the standpipe seal defines a third central opening.

Abstract: A ceramic filter in which support rods are connected between two inner covers at the top and bottom sides of the ceramic filter core to hold a respective scraper against the periphery of the ceramic filter core, and a rotary outer cover is provided and connected to one inner cover by means of magnetic attraction such that when the rotary outer cover is rotated, the scrapers are moved against the periphery of the ceramic filter core to remove dirt from the ceramic filter core.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly with a filter housing and at least one filter cartridge. The at least one filter cartridge is tubular, has a tube wall provided with a filter and comprises a central discharge channel with a discharge connection for discharge of filtered medium. The tube wall has a filter through which the medium to be filtered is able to flow transversely to the tube wall. The filter housing has a filter chamber, surrounded by a side wall, in which the at least one filter cartridge is accommodated with the longitudinal direction parallel to the side wall. The invention furthermore is directed to a filter cartridge intended for such an assembly.

Abstract: A cartridge for treating water, the cartridge capable of releasably engaging a water treatment device. The cartridge includes a housing, an inlet for introducing untreated water into the cartridge, an outlet port for egress of treated water from the cartridge, and a treatment media for treating untreated water The treatment media is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet port. The cartridge further includes a first tube having an inside surface, an outside surface, a proximal end, and a distal end, where the inside surface and/or the outside surface is a sealing surface. The cartridge further includes a second tube having an inside surface, an outside surface, a proximal end, and a distal end, where the inside surface and/or the outside surface is a sealing surface. The first tube extends from the housing and surrounds the outlet part. At least a portion of the first tube or the second tube surrounds the other such that a gap is formed between the first tube and the second tube.

Abstract: A filter housing and filter cartridge engagement structure comprising a housing having at least one ramp adapted to engage lugs of the at least one filter cartridge.

Abstract: A mounting device for a filter has a distributor and a connecting member. The distributor has a base and a tube. The base has a top surface, an annular surface, a tube mount formed in the top surface and an outlet formed radially in base and communicating with the tube mount. The tube is mounted in the base, communicates with the tube mount and has a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface and multiple through holes formed through the outer surface of the tube. The connecting member is mounted on the distal end of the tube and has a sealing segment mounted on the distal end of the tube. Therefore, the mounting device can precisely position a filter element and prevent the filter element from damage.

Abstract: A “polishing” water filter for the micro-filtration of fine particles comprises a porous ceramic substrate, having an average pore size in the range of about 0.2 to about 200 microns, which is coated and impregnated with porous rice hull ash (RHA) particles that have an average particle size that is greater than the average pore size of the ceramic substrate. The ceramic substrate preferably has an average pore size of about 30 microns; the RHA has an average particle size in the range of about 120 to about 150 microns and an average pore size in the range of about 0.5 to about 10 microns.

Abstract: The invention concerns the designing and production of filtering assemblies used for filtering liquids circulating in engines or hydraulic equipment. The invention is characterized in that a cylindrical element designed to support a filtering cartridge in a filtering assembly for liquid circulating in an engine or a hydraulic equipment, the cartridge including a filtering medium delimited by two plates, comprises at least two longitudinal ribs wherefrom extend a series of sloping pins.

Abstract: A replacement filter cartridge assembly for hot tubs, spas and other aquatic environments includes a top end cap, a bottom end cap, a perforated elongated core extending between the end caps, and a pleated filter medium situated between the end caps and disposed circumferentially about the core. The replacement filter cartridge assembly is removably rotatably attachable to an adaptor of a filtering apparatus having a pair of diametrically opposed prongs extending outwardly therefrom. The bottom end cap has a central opening and a pair of diametrically opposed notches situated at the periphery of the central opening. The replacement filter cartridge assembly includes an internal lock ring which is situated on the core at the bottom end cap. The internal lock ring has one or more surfaces which engage the prongs of the adaptor to removably secure the replacement filter cartridge assembly to the adaptor of the filtering apparatus.

Abstract: A water treatment system for removing impurities from incoming feed water includes a manifold having a plurality of water treatment filter housings connected thereto. The filter housings are configured to accept a plurality of water treatment filter cartridges, which have, at one end, a filter housing cap fixedly attached thereto. The system manifold is also adaptable to be able to connect to peripheral accessories, filtration devices, and identical water treatment systems.

Abstract: A filter element for filtering fluids has at least one filter unit (12, 14, 16) that is disposed concentrically around the axis of the element. The unit is supported on at least one supporting element (24, 26, 30) in the direction of the flow of the fluid. At least part of the supporting elements (24, 26) is provided, at least on the side facing the filter unit (12, 14, 16), with channels (28) for guiding the fluid. Longitudinal ribs (50) delimit the channels (28), and extend along the supporting element (24, 26) in the form of spiral tracks. The two free ends of each channel (28) emerge at opposite ends of the corresponding supporting element (24, 26). The channels (28) extend continuously along the supporting element, are devoid of multiple deviations in the fluid flow and only partially surround the corresponding supporting element (24, 28) to form a torsional guide for the fluid flow.

Abstract: A plastic transmission filter (1) composed of mating upper (2) and lower (3) shells of synthetic resin material with at least one set of registering weld posts (10) extending between inner surfaces of the upper and lower shells; a fluid pervious centertube (4) interposed between the mating shells around the weld posts, and a filter material (5) wrapped around the centertube to form a bag filter. The filter assembly can be welded together in a single vibration welding operation and provides enhanced flow of transmission fluid by avoiding flow restrictions caused by prior art reinforcement poles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a filter that can minimize the amount of residual liquid within the housing or container with a simplified construction. The article includes a cylinder portion having a cylindrical internal space with both ends open, a cylindrically formed pleated filter 5 inserted in the internal space of the cylinder portion 3 in contact with the inner wall of the cylinder portion 3 and having upper and lower edges liquid-tightly sealed. A perforate inner core 7 supports the inner surface of the pleated filter 5, lower and upper end caps 9, 11 are liquid-tightly bonded to the respective ends of the cylinder portion 3. A liquid distribution passage 21 communicates with gaps between the pleats of the pleated filter 5 from the lower portion of the cylinder portion 3. A liquid feed inlet 15 communicates with the liquid distribution passage 21 formed between the periphery of the pleated filter and a tapered inner wall surface 8 of the cylinder portion 3.

Abstract: A filter cartridge which comprises a filter pack (3) formed by a flat filtering medium, a tubular sheath (2) with a perforated wall, surrounding the filtering pack, and two respective end caps (5) having a first disc (16) and a second disc (17) placed one on top of the other, each made from thermoplastic, with a portion of the filtering pack (3) situated along one of its edges and a portion of the sheath (2) situated along one of its edges (33) which are embedded in the second disc (17), with the first disc (16) having a peripheral rim (19) which surrounds the relevant portion of the sheath (2) and with the sheath having a shoulder (34) opposite the edge of the rim (19) of the first disc (16).