Cylindrical, Conical, Or Trough Shape Patents (Class 210/497.01)
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Patent number: 11951422Abstract: A filtration filter having a tubular shape, defining a first opening and a second opening facing the first opening, and including a filter base that defines a plurality of through holes arranged in a square grid array. The filter base includes a continuous portion having a first set of through holes of the plurality of through holes, and a non-continuous portion having a second set of through holes of the plurality of through holes. The continuous portion extends in a first direction from the first opening of the filtration filter toward the second opening and extends in a second direction along at least a first portion of a circumference of the filtration filter orthogonal to the first direction. The non-continuous portion has the second set of through holes shifted relative to the first set of through holes of the continuous portion and extends in the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: MURATA MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Shusuke Yokota, Takashi Kondo, Masaru Banju, Miwako Nishikawa
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Patent number: 11766631Abstract: An oil filtration unit having an inlet adapted to receive contaminated oil from the surroundings and to release the contaminated oil to an inner opening of the unit, and an outlet adapted to release filtered oil to the surroundings. The inner opening has therein an oil filter for filtering the contaminated oil. The oil filter has a filter inlet defined by an outer surface of the oil filter, an inner filter volume adapted to receive filtered oil, and a filter that provides fluid/liquid communication between the inner filter volume and the outlet of the unit in order to release filtered oil from the inner filter volume. The oil filter has a top and a bottom end surface, where the top end surface of the oil filter has an aperture for providing fluid/liquid communication between the inner opening of the unit and the inner filter volume.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2018Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventors: Mads Linnebjerg, Anders Damsgaard Serup, Ruben Hensen
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Patent number: 11696566Abstract: The present invention relates to water feeder technical field, more particularly to a filter assembly and a portable water feeder. The filter assembly includes a tray and a filter piece; the tray comprises a bottom frame with a bottom plate and a supporting wall and a supporting ring, the supporting wall is arranged around its circumference of the bottom plate and extends upward, the supporting wall and the bottom plate are jointly surrounded to form a cavity, and the bottom plate is provided with a number of filter holes; the supporting ring is arranged above the bottom frame and is connected to its top of the supporting wall, the filter piece is placed in the cavity. When the filter assembly is used, water flows from the filter hole into the filter piece, and the filter assembly has the advantages of simple and compact structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Inventor: Silong Chen
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Patent number: 11590459Abstract: A product includes a nanoporous membrane having a plurality of carbon nanotubes and a fill material in interstitial spaces between the carbon nanotubes for limiting or preventing fluidic transfer between opposite sides of the nanoporous membrane except through interiors of the carbon nanotubes. The longitudinal axes of the carbon nanotubes are substantially parallel, an average inner diameter of the carbon nanotubes is about 20 nanometers or less, and both ends of at least some of the carbon nanotubes are open. Moreover, the fill material is impermeable or having an average porosity that is less than the average inner diameter of the carbon nanotubes.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Steven F. Buchsbaum, Francesco Fornasiero, Melinda L. Jue, Eric R. Meshot, Sei Jin Park, Ngoc T. N. Bui, Chiatai Chen
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Patent number: 11529576Abstract: The invention relates to a filter element having inherent stability and being porous to permit flow therethrough, comprising a filter body which forms a porous sintered structure and is constructed with filter body particles which are at least in part polysulfide particles. In addition, the invention relates to a method of manufacturing such a filter element.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: HERDING GMBH FILTERTECHNIKInventors: Walter Herding, Urs Herding, Martina Marx, Stefan Hajek
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Patent number: 11519102Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide thermo-fusible conjugated fibers capable of suppressing damage to the fibers upon processing the fibers into a nonwoven fabric web. The thermo-fusible conjugated fibers of the invention contain a first component containing a polyester-based resin and a second component containing a polyolefin-based resin, in which a melting point of the second component is 10° C. or more lower than a melting point of the first component, and a work load at break obtained by a tensile test is 1.6 cN·cm/dtex or more. The damage to the fibers is suppressed by the thermo-fusible conjugated fibers of the invention, and therefore the nonwoven fabric with higher quality can be obtained with higher productivity than ever before.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignees: ES FIBERVISIONS (SUZHOU) CO., LTD., ES FiberVisions CO., LTD., ES FiberVisions Hong Kong Limited, ES FiberVisions ApSInventors: Minoru Miyauchi, Shinichi Unno
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Patent number: 11331603Abstract: An intake screen assembly including an intake member, a screen support member, and a screen member coupled to the screen support member. The screen member may be formed from a material, such as copper-nickel, that is different from a material, such as stainless steel, used to form the intake member and/or the screen support member. The intake screen assembly may include corrosion protection members for preventing contact between the components of the screen assembly that are formed from dissimilar materials. The assembly may be formed by coupling the screen support member to the intake member, and coupling the screen member to the screen support member.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Aqseptence Group, Inc.Inventors: Richard Charles Maxson, Gerald Allan Berry, Garth Hayes Saul, Michael Richard Ekholm, Timothy Charles Wolf
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Patent number: 10919261Abstract: A composite structure with porous metal comprises a porous metal structure and a carbon nanotube structure comprising a plurality of carbon nanotubes, the carbon nanotube structure is fixed on surface of the porous metal structure, and the porous metal structure and the carbon nanotube structure are shrunk together to form a plurality of wrinkled parts.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hong-Ying Fu, Wen-Zhen Li
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Patent number: 10871133Abstract: A filter element includes an upper end disc, a lower end disc, a filter material arranged between the upper end disc and the lower end disc, a dirt pot on the lower end disc, a pin attached at an attachment location and configured to be received within a channel in an installation orientation, the pin extending away from the attachment location along an axis, the pin having a base of a first width at the attachment location, the pin having a free end and a groove defined between the attachment location and the free end, the pin having a second width that defines a circumference of the groove, the second width approximately orthogonal to the axis, wherein the first width is greater than the second width, and an opening in the dirt pot.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Mahle International GmbHInventors: Michael Braunheim, Torsten Lika
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Patent number: 10653981Abstract: A filter element for fluids, in particular for hydraulic fluid, has a foldable filter casing (10) with at least one filter layer (18, 20, 22, 24) extending between two end caps (26, 32). To vary in regions the thickness of the filter casing (10), the height (h1) of each filter fold (12, 44) increases from one end cap (26) to the other end cap (32). Alternatively, with the filter fold height (h1) being maintained, the outer diameter (40) of the filter casing (10) varies in the direction of one of the end caps (26, 32).Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBHInventors: Andreas Schunk, Dominic Schneider
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Patent number: 10526851Abstract: A connecting element for a tubular component, the connecting element being overlaid with a coating including a principal layer constituted by a nickel-phosphorus alloy, a tubular component including one or more such connecting elements, and a method for producing such a connecting element.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignees: VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE, NIPPON STEEL CORPORATIONInventor: Cecile Millet
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Patent number: 10434454Abstract: According to the present disclosure, arrangements, systems, components, features and methods for filtration are described. The components specifically described include a filter cartridge with preferred features for interaction with a filter housing, and a filter housing with preferred features for convenient installation. Methods of assembly and use are also characterized.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Lundgren, Veli Kalayci, Paul Peterson, Daniel Adamek, Wade Mosset, Robert Wood, Gert Willems
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Patent number: 10335796Abstract: A grinder for grinding relatively loose materials includes a reducing unit and a screen arrangement. The arcuate screen defines a plurality of tracks of apertures that extend in a cutting direction of the cutters. In some cases, only one respective cutter passes over each track and each cutter passes over only the respective one of the tracks. The width of a cutter may be greater than a width of the apertures of a track. The apertures of the screen arrangement may form chevron patterns. The screens may be clamped to a frame by coupling members extending through notches in the screen.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Vermeer Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Duane Allen Harthoorn, Greg Williams, Jerry Patterson
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Patent number: 10267281Abstract: A filter for a fuel injection system includes a body that defines a longitudinal axis, a first end face, a second end, an outer surface extending between the first end face and the second end, an inner surface defining an inner chamber closed at the first end face and open at the second end. The body also defines at least one perforated portion formed in the outer surface extending from the outer surface to the inner surface, at least one slot extending axially along the outer surface. The slot is open and is in fluid communication with the first end face and defines an edge along the outer surface. The edge provides fluid communication between the slot and the perforated portion. Additionally, the edge and an inlet channel of the fuel injection system are adapted to define a first filtration zone. The perforated portion defines a second filtration zone.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Siddharth Nair, Manjunath Bannur Nagaraja, Ramshankar Muthukumar, Ponraj Balasundaram
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Patent number: 10190502Abstract: A method of joining includes applying braze to a braze reservoir in a first component. A second component is engaged to the first component, wherein a joint location is defined between the first and second components. A wicking structure provides flow communication from the braze reservoir to the joint location. The method also includes joining the first and second components together at the joint location by applying heat to the braze to flow the braze from the reservoir through the wicking structure to the joint location to form a braze joint at the joint location.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Delavan Inc.Inventors: Jason A. Ryon, Lev A. Prociw
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Patent number: 9266079Abstract: An apparatus for use in radial flow reactors is presented. The apparatus includes a first partition and a second partition with support members coupled therebetween. The first partition include a first opening and a second opening to allow the passage of fluid therethrough. A baffle extends into a flow channel formed by adjacent support members to obstruct an upper or lower portion of the first opening to interrupt a portion of the fluid flow therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Michael J. Vetter, Quan Yuan, Paul A. Sechrist
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Patent number: 9205356Abstract: The invention relates to a filter made from an open porous solid material which is made from droplets that are arranged at one another and bonded together at contact portions through hardening, wherein open pores are provided between the droplets.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Inventors: Andreas Massold, Frank Sommer
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Patent number: 9044698Abstract: A fluid filter with a housing, a releasable cover, and a replaceable filter having a filter body and two end discs. The filter is plugged onto a housing pipe and a locking ring is guided on the pipe, preloaded in a push-out direction. The locking ring is locked in a pushed-out position by a locking device. An unlocking device guided by the filter unlocks the locking device when the filter is pushed onto the pipe and enables the locking ring and the filter to be pushed in. When the filter is fitted into the housing, a seal on the end disc or locking ring interacts with a housing sealing surface to separate an untreated filter side from a clean side. When the locking ring is in the pushed-out position and the filter bears against the locking ring, the seal is held away from the sealing surface of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Hengst SE & Co. KGInventor: Wilhelm Ardes
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Publication number: 20150136689Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to systems, apparatus, and methods for fluid filtration (e.g., water) with a ceramic membrane having a seal. For example, the present disclosure relates, in some embodiments, to a cross-flow fluid filtration assembly comprising (a) an elongate ceramic membrane filter having a first filter end, a second filter end, at least one filter side, and at least one interior channel spanning the length of the filter, (b) a first filtration seal gasket fixed to the first filter end forming a fluid-tight seal therebetween, and (c) a second filtration seal gasket fixed to the second filter end forming a fluid-tight seal therebetween. The present disclosure also relates to a cross-flow fluid filtration module comprising a fluid path defined by a contaminated media inlet chamber, a fluid filtration assembly positioned in a permeate chamber, and a concentrate chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Brian E. Butters, Anthony L. Powell, John D. Pearce
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Publication number: 20150136681Abstract: The present invention relates to a phase separation element and a phase separation device comprising such a phase separation element, which may be used for separating a biphasic aqueous and organic liquid system irrespective of which liquid is heavier.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Steve Jordan, Geoff Davies, Sunil Rana
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Publication number: 20150129488Abstract: A filtering solid includes a body, the body includes at least two surfaces defined thereon, and at least one accommodating room is formed thereon. The accommodating room penetrates through the two surfaces, and at least one wall surface is formed at an interior of the accommodating room. The body is a cube or a cylinder; the accommodating room is a circular through hole or a square through hole. The filtering solid attains the purposes of reaching a maximum storage of water and increasing an adhering area of nitrifying bacteria in a limited volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: CHING-CHAO LIN
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Publication number: 20150108062Abstract: The present invention can withstand relatively high pressure and perform highly effective filtering operations by suppressing the degree of deformation of a filtering unit. After the filtering operations, separation of the filtering unit and external covers can be easily performed, and the rigid upper-side and lower-side covers can be reused so as to protect the environment. This invention comprises: a vertical tubular filter (1) that has a continuous polygonal form; a filtering unit (A) in which resin discs are adhered to the top and the bottom of the vertical tubular filter (1) by means of an adhesive; and an upper-side cover (B) and a lower-side cover (C) that are formed from a metal material, are able to provide a strong protection of the external periphery, the top, and the bottom of the filtering unit (A), and are provided with a plurality of ventilation holes. The upper-side cover (B) and the lower-side cover (C) are divided from each other, into two parts, in the vertical direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: EASTERN TECHNICS CORPORATIONInventors: Masahiko Kawanishi, Hisao Okuwaki
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Publication number: 20150101977Abstract: The perforated line service pasta basket is fabricated from single-ply food service grade stainless steel. A steel sheet is heat-compressed into a cylindrical shape and provided with a single-ply perforated bottom wall. The bottom wall is raised to stimulate water circulation within the basket. A handle is provided on the basket to allow for manipulation of the basket to and from a pasta cooker. The use of stainless steel eliminates the possibility of rusting, thereby decreasing the chance of foodborne illness caused by contamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventor: LOUIS S. GERMANO
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Patent number: 9005435Abstract: A structure for an opening section closed by a net through which fluid flows. The opening section is provided in a vertical wall so as to rise to the vertical wall side from the corner formed between the vertical wall and a horizontal wall. A downward protruding rib is provided on the lower side of the opening section. The lower edge of the net is provided so as to be affixed to at least the rib.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Cleansui Company, LimitedInventors: Hatsumi Takeda, Atsushi Hatakeyama
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Patent number: 9005434Abstract: A water filter including a housing, at least one cylindrical filter component disposed within the housing, an inflow pipe extending through, and parallel to a longitudinal axis of, the at least one cylindrical filter component, the inflow pipe including a series of openings arranged along the length of the inflow pipe so as to cause a cyclonic motion of the contaminated water out of the inflow pipe and into contact with the at least one cylindrical filter component, a first outflow pipe that delivers filtered water from the at least one cylindrical filter component, and a second outflow pipe that delivers contaminants from the at least one cylindrical filter component.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Cedar Creek Filters, LLLPInventors: Scott Olson, Robert A. Anderson
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Patent number: 9004292Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure could generally provide a relatively easily squeezable beverage bottle that allows control of the flow rate of the liquid being dispensed to the user. The bottle could provide sufficient radial rigidity—or resistance to squeezing—to return to its original shape (or “bounce back”) at a suitable rate without experiencing permanent deformation or denting and to withstand the rigors of filling, shipping, transporting, dispensing, etc. The present disclosure generally provides a beverage bottle filtering system that provides adequate filtering of water taken from the bottle at a suitable rate. In one embodiment, the present disclosure could include a support system to adequately secure the filter media within a filter housing while ensuring a sufficient compression fit and seal of filter media within filter system to eliminate “bypass flow” (i.e., water that might leak past filter system) and prevent consumption of unfiltered water.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Seventh Generation Ventures, Inc.Inventors: Randy E. Carter, Brian D. Schumacher, Edward A. Kidston, Karim Rashid, Richard Smiedt
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Publication number: 20150076051Abstract: A filter screen is formed by a first sheet metal frame having one or more cutout sections or a plurality of perforations. A first layer of screening is placed on top of the frame but does not extend to the edges of the frame. An optional second layer of screening may be placed over the top of the first layer such that it extends beyond the perimeter of the first layer but not to the perimeter of the frame. The assembly is then fusion bonded together and rolled into a tubular configuration. Abutting edges of the frame are welded together to form a rigid filter screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Porous Metal FilterInventors: Robert J. Provo, Patrick W. McGrenera, Ruediger Tueshaus, Rick T. Kenney
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Patent number: 8961722Abstract: Approaches to providing z-filter media constructions are provided. Preferred corrugated media, filter constructions having such corrugated media, and filter systems using such filter constructions are provided. Also, preferred methods of forming filter constructions are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Schrage, Eugene Lensing, Donald Mork, Troy Murphy, Jeff Rahlf, Gregory Reichter, Daniel Risch
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Patent number: 8961782Abstract: Grey water is conveyed to a tank, passed through filters, and pumped to an irrigation system. A floating spray component is provided in the tank to automatically backwash the filters to prevent clogging, moving up and down as the level of water in the tank changes. The filters can be cylindrical and oriented vertically, and a removable, internal filter cartridge can mount the filters. The filters can be accessed through a top, above ground cap, and the carriage can be removed for access to other parts by removing a larger lid.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: The Filtrific Co., LLCInventor: Edward B. Berkey
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Patent number: 8951423Abstract: A method for removing a filter cake from a filtering device having a housing that defines a filtration flowpath through which a filtrate flows, the housing having at least one inlet and at least one outlet, the filter cake being deposited on at least one cylindrical filter element disposed within the filtering device, the at least one cylindrical filter element comprises at least one filter material and at least one rebound element, the at least one rebound element having a first flange extending from a head region and a second flange extending from a foot region, the at least one rebound element having a structured surface with at least two recesses mutually parallel in the longitudinal direction of the at least one rebound element, the at least two recesses are formed extending between the first flange and the second flange.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: ETS Trade S.A.R.L.Inventors: Harald Schmidt, Frank Jonigkeit
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Patent number: 8950588Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a filter including: a belt shaped frame formed of a resin, an opening being provided inside the frame; a pair of link portions formed on the frame at both distal ends thereof to be engagable with each other; and a filtering member provided in the opening, wherein the frame is formed to have a flat plate shape or a curved shape that has a center angle equal to or less than 180 degrees in a state where the pair of link portions are not engaged, and wherein a plurality of grooves are formed on at least one surface of the frame at intervals along the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Piolax Inc.Inventor: Kenji Yonezawa
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Patent number: 8951411Abstract: A multi-step press apparatus for sludge dewatering and waste water filtration comprising: a tank, an inflatable membrane, a level sensor, and a nozzle assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Inventor: Eitan Sharir
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Publication number: 20150033688Abstract: A filter element (10) of a filter for fluid, in particular fuel, oil, water, urea solution or air, in particular of an internal combustion engine, in particular of a motor vehicle, and a method for producing the same are described. The filter element (10) comprises a filter medium (14), which is designed as a filter medium hollow body (12) and is circumferentially closed at least with respect to an imaginary axis (16). On at least one end face, the filter medium (14) comprises an end body (20). The end body (20) comprises a closing section (28), which is sealingly connected at least to the filter medium (14). Moreover, the end body (20) has a central fluid opening (24) into which a tube-like connecting element (38) of the filter can be inserted. At least one sealing section (30) is provided on the end body (20) for circumferentially sealing the fluid opening (24) with respect to the tube-like connecting element (38).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Fabian Wagner, Robert Hasenfratz, André Roesgen, Christian Thalmann, Frank Pflueger
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Patent number: 8936161Abstract: One embodiment provides a control valve filter device, including: a belt-like frame body curved into a ring shape so that its ends face each other, the frame body having an opening; a filter member provided in the opening of the frame body; an engagement claw extended from one of each of both corresponding lateral portions of the faced ends of the frame body; and a concave portion provided at the other of each of the both corresponding lateral portions of the faced ends of the frame body, so as to be engaged by the engagement claw, each concave portion being formed laterally of the opening of the frame body.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Piolax, Inc.Inventor: Takashi Kimura
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Publication number: 20150014239Abstract: A filter device comprises a hollow cylindrical filter element in a filter housing. The fluid that is to be purified is to radially flow through the filter element. The interior of the filter element forms an axial flow chamber for the fluid. An end plate is arranged on the front side of the filter element. An annular neck, onto which a sealing element is injection-molded, is connected to the end plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Guenter JOKSCHAS, Heike KLUSON-HESSLINGER, Andre ROESGEN
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Publication number: 20150014241Abstract: A filter element of a filter for filtering fluid has a multilayer filter medium through which the fluid flows in a flow direction from an inflow side to an outflow side of the filter medium for filtration. The filter medium has several layers including at least one filtration layer and at least one support layer. The at least one support layer supports the filter medium against pressures having pressure gradients transverse or oblique to the flow direction of the fluid through the filter medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Heiko Wyhler
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Publication number: 20150014237Abstract: A filter element for filtering a fluid, in particular a urea solution, has an end disk provided with an opening. A filter medium is provided that closes off the opening and enables flow of the fluid between a clean side and a raw side of the filter element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Christian Kocksch
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Publication number: 20150008172Abstract: A filter element for filtering a urea-water solution has a filter medium having an internal space. A supporting body is disposed in the internal space and has a hollow space which protrudes into the internal space. The hollow space is closed relative to a filtered side of the filter element and is open relative to an unfiltered side of the filter element. A compensation element is arranged in the hollow space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Christian Kocksch
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Patent number: 8925734Abstract: A filter vial and piston are provided where the vial has a cylindrical wall with a closed bottom and open top and with the hollow, tubular piston therein. The piston has a distal end covered by a cup having a proximal cup seal extending outward to engage the walls of the vial to form a fluid tight seal with the vial during use. The distal end of the piston has a piston flange extending outwardly and located adjacent a recess in the piston so the cup forms a snap fit over the piston flange and extends into the recess. The piston flange causes the cup to bulge sufficiently outward to form a fluid tight seal with the vial during use. A filter is placed in the bottom of the cup and abuts an inwardly extending lip on the cup. The filter is held against the lip by a piston support at the distal end of the piston. A cup support at a distal end of the cup also helps support the filter.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Scientific Plastic Products, Inc.Inventors: Samuel A. Ellis, Kishan G. Hingorani
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Publication number: 20140374362Abstract: The invention relates to a filtration system for filtering a fluid containing solid particles. The filtration system comprising a deformable wall defining a chamber interior to the wall, and a tubular shaped membrane arranged in the chamber. Further, the system is arranged for periodically deforming the chamber wall inwardly and outwardly, respectively, for filtering a fluid that is present in the chamber, exterior to the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: NEDERLANDSE ORGANISATIE VOOR TOEGEPAST-NATUURWETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK TNOInventor: Mans Minekus
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Patent number: 8911523Abstract: A water separating container for a motor vehicle is provided. An air stream sucked in from outside the vehicle passes through the water separating container, which separates water present in the air stream. The water separating container includes an air inlet having an air inlet opening and an air outlet having an air outlet opening. An impact wall for separating the water present in the air stream is disposed between the air inlet and the air outlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Guenther Marx, Helmut Nitzsche, Guenter Boersch
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Patent number: 8911633Abstract: Fluid treatment arrangements and elements and methods for making and using fluid treatment arrangements are disclosed. A ribbon including a permeable fluid treatment medium may be spirally wound in a plurality of windings to form a fluid treatment element having a disk-shaped body. Two or more fluid treatment elements may be positioned along a core assembly with spaces between at least some of the adjacent fluid treatment elements. Posts may be located in some of the spaces and may be bonded to the adjacent fluid treatment elements. Bands may encircle some of the spaces to block radial fluid flow into or out of the spaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Pall CorporationInventors: Thomas Welch, Jr., Tanweer ul Haq, Joseph Verschneider
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Patent number: 8911622Abstract: An apparatus and method for skimming oil and other liquid hydrocarbons and contaminates floating at the surface of a body of water or other suspending liquid. A rigid skimming surface such as a drum or disc is floatably supported on pontoons. The skimming surface is rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to the water surface. The skimming surface is covered with removably attached sorbent material which improves the efficiency of the oil recovery operation and which, when worn or soggy, can be removed and discarded without discarding the skimming surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Abanaki CorporationInventors: Wallace J. Landry, III, M. Thomas Hobson, Richard Forbes, Brian Slone
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Patent number: 8900452Abstract: This self-centering device for cylindrical elements such as filters, coalescers and separators having a central axis and adapted for placement with an open end over and in communication with an aperture with a rod extending from its center incorporates or includes a notched member having an open side adapted for lateral capture of the rod along with a holding structure for holding the notched member in position proximate the central axis. The holding structure includes a connector for connection of the self-centering element to the cylindrical element, and a dividing member adapted to divide the open end of the cylindrical element into portions in communication with the open side and portions not in communication with the open side.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2009Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventors: Richard E. Honchen, John Zuniga
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Publication number: 20140338293Abstract: A duplex fluid filter assembly allows extended life between filter replacements, by automatically back-flushing one filter unit with clean fluid from another filter unit of the duplex assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Jon Williams, Michael Long
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Publication number: 20140339177Abstract: A beverage filter or treatment bottle system has a bottle, lid, and a beverage improvement component such as a filter element. A filter element may be positioned to separate the interior space of the bottle into a filtered beverage compartment and an unfiltered beverage compartment. A tube passes through the filter into fluid communication with the filtered beverage compartment. The tube extends through the unfiltered beverage compartment to a nozzle in the lid of the bottle. A lid cover is fastenable onto the lid to enclose and close the nozzle. A filter cartridge may be provided. A UV sterilizer may be provided. An air bypass may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: THERMOS L.L.C.Inventor: Marvin Lane
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Patent number: 8864866Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Also, an advantageous resonator/sonic choke arrangement, which is optional and which can be used without the advantageous housing seal, is described. Methods of assembly and use are described.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventors: Richard Osendorf, Joseph Einberger
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Publication number: 20140305087Abstract: A V-shaped filter includes a pair of filter media panel elements having respective root ends and diverging therefrom to distal ends in a V-shape. A single unitarily molded fixture is provided, securing the pair of filter media panel elements in the V-shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Budi Antony, Mark V. Holzmann, Scott W. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20140305861Abstract: A liquid filter assembly is provided. The preferred assembly includes a serviceable filter cartridge having a primary filter section and a secondary or bypass filter section. The preferred assembly includes a bypass valve arrangement and a suction filter arrangement. An optional valve, to allow flow from an interior of the assembly to a reservoir if needed, is provided. Preferred serviceable filter cartridges are shown.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Donaldson Company, Inc.Inventor: Claudio Formica
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Publication number: 20140291224Abstract: An indefinite form filter medium layer includes filter media configured to capture suspended solids contained in a liquid to be treated and filtering aids configured to allow the suspended solids contained in the liquid to be treated to pass through the filtering aids. The filter media and the filtering aids are mixed together and the liquid to be treated is filtered by being passed through the filter media and the filtering aids as mixed together. A filter device includes the indefinite form filter medium layer and a filter tank configured to accommodate the indefinite form filter medium layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: ISHIGAKI COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Kunio Fujita, Hidetaka Ujike