Abstract: An air cleaner incorporating a plurality of filtration techniques within a rigid, gasketed frame designed to fit in conventional filter tracks. A perimeter gasket attached to the frame leaving air side provides a positive seal thereby preventing air from bypassing the frame. The frame houses, in series from the entering air side, a replaceable dry-type media filter coated on its leaving air side with a viscous substance, and a synthetic weave having a charge separation producing local electrostatic effects. The replaceable media effectively comprises two stages of filtration; dry-type media filtration, and viscous impingement filtration. Air passing through the instant filtration configuration is efficiently cleaned with little resistance.

Abstract: A filter apparatus has a rigid housing surrounding a piece of preferably self charging electrostatic filter material and having a preferably magnetic attachment device for mounting the filter apparatus directly in front of a grill at an end of a cold air return or supply of a forced air system, for a heating and/or air conditioning system. The filter and housing are generally sized so that the frame does not cover any of the openings on the grill over which it is designed to be placed. Decorative openwork is positioned in the front of the filter material to provide an aesthetically pleasing covering of what is considered less than attractive filter material.

Abstract: A filter assembly of the Vee-panel type including a filter frame and a plurality of complementary pairs of replaceable and interchangeable filter panels slidably mounted within the frame and defining a plurality of adjacent Vees with the apexes of the Vees being disposed adjacent the air outlet end of the assembly. The filter frame defines a plurality of rectangular perimeter panel retention surfaces adjacent the sides of the filter panels for retaining the panels in place and forming an airtight perimeter seal therewith. A compressible gasket is disposed about each of the panel retention surfaces. The extended ends of each of the filter panels is provided with an end cap secured thereto. Each end cap defines a pair of identically configured cam surfaces thereon proximate the extended ends thereof.

Abstract: To provide a completely recyclable or incineratable filter bag holding frame, so that the holding frame together with the filter bags can be recycled as a unit, the holding frame is made entirely of recyclable and incineratable material in this manner: two essentially rectangular flat partial frames (1, 4) are made of groups of strips (1, 4), adhered together. Another group of strips (2), is placed on edge; the strips (2) have slits (8) therein extending from opposite edges, and spaced from the ends of the strips by distance slightly less than the width of the strips forming the partial frames. This provides an auxiliary frame (15), which is adhered to (1) of the partial frames. Core elements (5) of corrugated cardboard material are then placed against the assembly of the first partial frame (1) and the auxiliary frame (15), preferably adhered to both the partial end auxiliary frame.

Abstract: A fluid filter for a solenoid which includes a flexible filter element and two plastic tips for installation in an annular groove. The plastic tips are arcuate shaped to fit tightly against the outside diameter of the annular groove when the flexible filter element is wrapped around the annular groove during installation and the tips are bonded together to secure the filter to the groove.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a user-sizable filter grid and an adjustable interlocking filter frame and grid system suitable for use in heating and cooling systems. The user-sizable grid is adapted to interlock with an adjustable frame, thereby holding a filter in the grid/frame assembly, and includes at least one member extending across at least one of the length and width of the frame. The member has interlocks for engaging a flange on the frame, thereby securing the frame and grid together. Examples of different types of interlocks include indentations, pincher-like grippers and projections, with the indentations being the preferred form. In the preferred embodiment, the grid includes a plurality of horizontal and vertical members that intersect one another, with indentations being distributed along the intersecting members so that the adjustable frame may engage the interlocks while accommodating various standard filter sizes.

Abstract: A filter (32) is provided for a medical sterilization container (10) having a port (18,22,24) allowing fluid communication between the interior of container (10) and the surrounding environment. A peripheral frame (44) is adapted to cooperate with the port (18,22,24). A plurality of cross-members (54) span an aperture (48) formed by a frame (44). A filter medium (58) is disposed across the aperture (48) so as to be interposed between the interior of the container and the cross-members (54).

Abstract: A filter for use in a concrete press mould, the filter comprising a fabric being knit or woven at least in part from heat meltable yarns and having a fabric density which permits the passage of water therethrough but prohibits the passage of particulate material, the filter being bounded around its periphery with at least one continuous imperforate band integrally formed with the fabric by fusion of said heat meltable yarns.

Abstract: A filter unit is removably attached to a machine housing over an air intake vent to prevent particulate matter from entering the machine and thereby damaging the machine. The filter unit includes a filter, a filter housing, and fasteners to removably attach the filter housing to the machine. The filter unit can be retro-fit by a user of the machine or can be attached during manufacturing.

Abstract: A filter holder assembly for use with an oil filtering pan in a food fryer filtration system to filter a contaminated cooking oil is provided with an adjustable sealing ring so as to accommodate filters of different thicknesses such as filter pads and filter paper. In one self-adjusting embodiment, the sealing ring is configured for vertical movement by way of a pair of pins operatively connected to the sealing ring and that are movable vertically within a corresponding pair of slotted hinge members. When a filter pad is used with this embodiment, the pins are urged against the hinge members such that pressure is applied to the sealing ring to form a positive seal. Alternative embodiments create a positive seal when either a filter pad or filter paper is used.

Abstract: A device for cleaning mechanical appliances, small parts and/or electronic switch units using cleaning liquids comprises a cleaning chamber ventilated by means of a fan. A baffle plate is arranged in front of an intake opening of the chamber. A door provides access to the chamber. A discharge chamber below the cleaning chamber collects the cleaning liquid for regeneration. The cleaning chamber is mounted above a square, closed substructure. The delivery connection piece of the fan is connected by a pipeline to the base region of the substructure. A ventilation pipeline leading both into the cleaning chamber and an evacuation pipeline opens into the upper region of the substructure. A rotary table in the cleaning chamber holds the objects to be cleaned. The cleaning chamber has at least one rising pipe which is supplied with cleaning liquid by a pump and which has spray nozzles directed toward the rotary table.

Abstract: A combination filter module unit and replaceable filter element is disclosed, for use with an air handling system. The filter module unit provides channel construction for guiding the filter element between support legs. An access door provides a forth side to the rectangular unit. The filter element is of the typical flat rectangular construction type and includes a support frame for holding a filter media, the filter element frame being adapted to tightly fit within the outer frame so that air cannot flow around the filter element. A handle is used to insert and extract the filter element and provides a second function of providing a wedging surface for the access door to ride upon in achieving wedging action against the filter element so that the element is locked securely in place. The module provides double wall construction to enable fasteners to be place away from the filter element to avoid interference with it and to achieve a clean appearance.

Abstract: In an air conditioner having an air filter comprising a frame body and a mesh which are integrally formed, a specific portion 140 of the frame body 132 is wider than the other portions of the frame body, and a support post 130 which is engageable with a latch slot 131 on the main body is disposed at the widened portion, so that even when the joint between the frame body and the mesh is formed away from the support post, the mechanical strength of the post can be maintained. In addition, the width of the joint at the widened portion is substantially equal to that of the other portions of the joint, so that the mesh is uniformly fixed to the frame body.

Abstract: An air filter apparatus for an HVAC system having a frame with a channel area formed therein and having legs extending into the channel area, and a filter material having a portion received within the channel area. The filter material extends across the frame. The legs of the frame extend so as to exert a compressive force on the edges of the filter material received therebetween. The filter material has a first flexible mesh layer, a fibrous layer, and a second flexible mesh layer formed in a sandwiched configuration. The frame has a T-shaped slot extending longitudinally along an outer surface of the frame. The frame also has a notch formed along a corner of the frame and extends around the frame. A bead of an elastomeric material is received within this notch so as to extend outwardly of the frame.

Abstract: To permit environmentally safe incineration of a filter bag together with its holding frame, and without requiring removal of the holding frame prior to incineration, the holding frame is made of fibers or cellular pulp stock, and, in plan view, is essentially rectangular. It is formed of two folded walls which, before insertion of the folding bag, are in essentially V shape, with an outer wall (6) and an inner wall (7), the V defining a gap of between 25.degree. to 50.degree., preferably about 38.degree., between which gap the filter bag is inserted. The inner wall, at the corner, is formed with a wedge-shaped gusset (9), with folding creases (10, 11) and a crest crease (12) between the folding creases. After insertion of the filter bag, the inner wall (7) is pressed against the outer wall (6), and the gussets snapped against the inner wall, to hold the frame together.

Abstract: A device for sealing a clearance between a ceiling frame and a filter frame placed on the ceiling frame. The ceiling frame includes closed tubes and has an upper wall formed with holes for holding the interior of the ceiling frame in communication with a groove formed in the bottom face of the filter frame. The interior of the ceiling frame is given a negative pressure by suction.

Abstract: An extended pocket type air filter formed of a single rectangular frame enclosing and locking a plurality of parallel header plates each having complementary projections and grooves on opposite edges, the complementary projections of one header fitting into the grooves of an adjacent header and securing pocket type air filter medium between them. A rivet secures ends of the frame to each other about the header plates.

Abstract: A filter media retaining assembly for use in an air filter includes a filter media engaging flange disposed on the side wall of the filter framework which holds a pleat of the filter media adjacent the side wall and a hinged keeper disposed along the edge of the side wall and movable between a closed position in which a portion of the keeper engages the filter media and the flange so as to retain the filter media in position along the flange and an open position in which the filter media may be lifted and removed from the flange.

Abstract: An air filter for use with a forced air handling system has a pad of air-permeable material held in a bordering frame. The bordering frame has a generally U-shaped cross section, with opposing legs extending a short distance over the edge of the pad of air-permeable material. The legs of the bordering frame have spaced apertures extending through them; and scented material is placed within the frame and located so that air passage through the apertures in the frame passes through the scented material to evaporate or volatilize the scented material and supply it to the filtered air flowing through the filter pad.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a pneumatically sealed filter assembly which provided a tight coupling between a filter and a mounting frame for preventing unfiltered fluids, such as air, from bypassing the filter. The apparatus comprises a filter, a mounting frame and an inflatable sealing assembly of substantially uniform thickness which forms a seal between the filter and the mounting frame. The inflatable sealing assembly is a low pressure seal, maintaining a maximum pressure of ten pounds per square inch.

Abstract: A screen assembly for use with a solids-liquid separation screen device that allows for simply replacement or adjustment of the screen assembly. The screen assembly includes an arcuately shaped screen held between pair of side panels. When installed, the screen assembly rest on a ledge formed on the inner walls of the solids-liquid separation device housing. The screen assembly is then securely held in position by a pair of clamps at the top of the screen and by a pair of springs at a lower rear portion of the screen.

Abstract: A clamp or clamping member for securing a screen to a support, the clamp having a clamping face adapted to engage the screen and an opposite face, opposite sides and opposite ends. The junction between the clamping face and at least one of the opposite sides forms a curved surface between the clamping face and that side. This curved surface is adapted to engage a screen fixed to the support and the curved surface defines a radius in a plane transverse to the clamping face and the opposite sides. The clamp additionally includes an opening extending therethrough from the opposite surface to the clamping surface, the opening being elongated in the direction between the opposite sides and adapted to allow variable location of a bolt with respect to the clamp for securing the clamping member and the screen to the support.

Abstract: A frame carries a variable flow scent dispenser and supports an air filter. The frame, dispenser and filter are to be inserted as a unit into a forced air heating and/or cooling system duct adjacent to the duct outlet through a floor or wall register. The filter is in the form of a two-ply fibrous sheet with an opening between the plies to receive the frame and dispenser. The filter collects dirt particles borne by the warm air as it leaves the duct and is quickly and easily replaceable. The scent dispenser is a container for scented air freshening material and has apertures through opposite walls, which walls are disposed transversely to the direction of airflow, permitting warm airflow through the container. The warm air will cause evaporation from the scented material and will entrain the vaporous scent and disperse the scent throughout the room.

Abstract: A filter (32) is provided for a medical sterilization container (10) having a port (18,22,24) allowing fluid communication between the interior of container (10) and the surrounding environment. A peripheral frame (44) is adapted to cooperate with the port (18,22,24). A plurality of cross-members (54) span an aperture (48) formed by a frame (44). A filter medium (58) is disposed across the aperture (48) so as to be interposed between the interior of the container and the cross-members (54).

Abstract: An adjustable air filter for use in heating, ventilating, cooling, and forced air systems. The air filter includes a media for filtering air and adapted to be cut with scissors, and a frame embracing the peripheral edges of the media. The frame includes a pair of male sections and a pair of female sections respectively telescopingly receiving the male sections. Also, the frame is adapted to be cut with scissors and is preferably formed of polyvinyl chloride. Each of the male sections includes a T-shaped projection and each of the female sections includes a complementary shaped T-shaped slot adapted to telescopingly receive the T-shaped projection for preventing inward separation of the sections from one another. In the preferred form the media is of the electrostatic type and includes at least one layer of polypropylene woven in an egg-crate pattern. Also, the layer preferably includes a pad of washable polyester material.

Abstract: A multi-stage filter assembly having a number of filter media layers, at least one of which is removably mounted to a filter frame, utilizes a retaining clip to hold the filter media in place. The retaining clip is in the form of an elongated strip that extends across the filter media and has its ends disposed within channels formed in the frame. The elongated strip is provided with a centrally located bend that causes the ends of the clip to be urged upwardly into engagement with the framework and causes a portion of the clip to be urged downwardly into engagement with the filter media.

Abstract: A filtered cold air return register particularly for base board units which provides for a removable replacement filter section in combination with the normally provided duct covering or end section. The unit provides a filter device for the return air prior to its recycling by the furnace or air conditioning fan.

Abstract: An exterior filter system (10) for the housing (101) of a conventional A/C system (100); wherein, the filter system (10) comprises an elongated rectangular filter member (20) releasably secured and suspended by strap members (30) around the sidewalls (102) of the A/C housing (101) to prevent dirt and debris from passing through the intake vents (103) of the A/C system.

Abstract: A trimmable range hood filter for covering both an inlet opening of a range hood and a light on the range hood adjacent the inlet opening. The filter includes a rectangular filter element, four non-telescoping frame members sequentially arranged to form a rectangle, attachment clips joining the frame members at the corners, a translucent plastic pane, and a separator bar with an "S"-shaped cross-section joining an edge of the pane to an edge of the filter element. The pane and filter element, joined by the separator bar, fit within inwardly facing channels of the frame members. The various parts of the range hood filter, i.e., the filter element, the pane, the separator bar, and the frame members, are trimmable by scissors to fit the range hood dimensions, with the filter element covering the inlet opening and the pane covering the mouth of a cavity in which the range hood light sits.

Abstract: An improved filter pad assembly, for supporting a filter pad, used in conjunction with a filter system having a pumping unit to filter a contaminated fluid. Included in the filter pad assembly are a filter pad support member, a sealing member, and securing means for maintaining the filter pad support member and sealing member in a closed operative position during the filtering process such that a substantially fluid-tight seal is created therebetween. Thus, the contaminated fluid is prevented from exiting the filter pad assembly without passing through the filter pad. The filter pad assembly may be defined to include, or not include, the filter pad. The filter pad assembly and filter pad also have a one-way guided configuration that ensures the filter pad is properly oriented within the assembly. Three preferred embodiments of the filter pad assembly of the present invention are disclosed.

Abstract: An air intake filter for internal combustion engines has a flat, replaceable filter insert 20, through which the air flows transversely in operation, and which has a gasket 22 disposed on the periphery for sealing at the face side against a ledge 15 of the filter housing 11. The insert can be inserted into the filter housing through a narrow side, the sealing pressure being produced by a cover 50 which has two sliding wedges 51 and 53. To bring it about that, when the sealing pressure is applied, the gasket 22 will not be shifted laterally with respect to the ledge 15 of the filter housing 11, the cover, which is in the form of a substantially open frame, replaceably accommodates the filter insert. The cover is provided with cams 40 and 41 which serve to fix the frame 30 in an extended position during the replacement of the filter insert.

Abstract: A high reliability, non-blocking air filter for filtering large volumes of low pressure air from equipment to be maintained free of dust and impurities while being ventilated during operation is disclosed. The filter media is mounted in a frame having a U-shaped cross section construction, which is attached over an air intake opening of the piece of equipment. The filter media includes a planar base surface and a plurality of projections. The tops of the projections define a surface above said planar base surface for supporting free-flowing articles so as such that these articles do not obstruct the air flow through the air intake filter.

Abstract: A prefilter for an air main filter of an internal combustion engine such as a two-stroke engine is configured as a filter ring with the engine being especially a two-stroke engine in a handheld work tool. The filter ring defines a flow directed essentially radially inward and the prefilter has a band-like configuration and is mounted for covering the outer surface of the main filter. The prefilter includes a screen held in a flexible frame and so permits a rapid exchange thereof and is easy to clean and does not restrict the air throughput. The frame carries a part of the closure device at each end thereof lying in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A disposable filter for heating and ventilating registers wherein a supporting framework includes apertures with removable cover portions which permit selective air flow, means for securing the framework to the register or adjacent structural members and re-closable means for admitting a filter element to an interior cavity. In alternative configurations, differing filter media or replacement media may be mounted to the framework. A separately attached border trim may also be included for oversize registers. Also considered is a finish cover including means for retaining the filter to the cover and the cover to the ductwork port.

Abstract: A furnace filter and holder are presented which are capable of being adapted to any one of a number of furnace sizes as selected by the user. The holder and filter and a filter support are capable of being sized to user selected dimensions through the use of templates provided on the carton in which the components are packaged.

Abstract: An improved filter pad holder for supporting a filter pad and for use in conjunction with a filter system having a pumping unit to filter a contaminated fluid. The filter pad holder (10) includes a base frame (20) and an upper housing (22) hingedly coupled by a pair of spaced-apart hinges (24) to form a chamber (53) when pivoted to a closed operative position. When held in this closed operative position by a pair of spaced-apart latches (26), a pair of tapered ribs (32 and 34) extending upwardly about the periphery of the base frame compress the filter pad (28) against the upper housing to create a substantially fluid-tight seal. Consequently, when the filter pad holder is coupled to the pumping unit, the contaminated fluid is prevented from exiting the chamber without passing through the filter pad.

Abstract: A fluid filter and a method of constructing a fluid filter which will independently retain itself in a fluid passageway includes a sheet of filter media and a retainer which is attachable to one side of the filter media. The retainer may be sized to frictionally engage the walls of the fluid passageway or may be of a resilient material which allows the retainer to resiliently engage the walls of the passageway. The retainer is attached around only the periphery of the filter media with the central portion of the filter media being free with the respect to the retainer. The filter media has flexible edges which extend beyond the retainer to seal the passageway so that all fluid flowing through the passageway will flow through the filter media.

Abstract: A construction for supporting a flexible sheet is disclosed which includes a U-shaped channel having opposing flanges that are adapted to receive a complimentary spline member for frictionally engaging a flexible sheet, such as window screen, between a surface of the spline member and an adjacent inner surface of one flange of the U-shaped channel. The structure has several practical applications including the construction of window screens, electrostatic air filters of the charged media type, storm windows of plastic film and the like. An improved construction for an electrostatic air filter of the charged media type is also disclosed.

Abstract: An air filter assembly includes three layers of alternating layers of woven polypropylene and polyurethane sandwiched together in a removable plastic frame. The polypropylene layers are woven in a honeycomb pattern. Each successive layer acquires an opposite electrostatic charge. The air filter assembly mechanically and electrostatically filters dust from air.

Abstract: For use in internally supporting a filter element of the fabric, bag-shape type there is provided a support frame having a border at least a part of which is defined by a single guide strip typically substantially W-shaped in cross-section and which presents two guide channels to face inwards of the frame for the spaced apart support of two mesh layers. A single deformed length of the guide strip may be used to form a base and two side portions of a rectangular shaped support frame.

Abstract: A high efficiency filter and method for its production. An array of tube-type sleeves, each sleeve composed of a filtering medium and joined longitudinally along its exterior surface to the adjacent sleeve, is expandably fixed into a framework and all margins of the array are sealed to the framework in order that a fluid passing orthogonally through the plane of the array and its frame must pass through at least two filtering surfaces. The process and machine used to make the aforementioned product start with a relatively narrow roll of filtration media and, through a series of steps, form, cut and glue the media so as to form the requisite sleeve structure and then by means of controlled curing, affix a predetermined number of the sleeves in to the desired array.

Abstract: A plastic air filter housing assembly for use in air conditioning and heating systems which includes a base member having a pair of round shape longitudinal upper and lower edges and a plurality of transverse frames having a plurality of longitudinally frames to be cross located therewith connecting member and a locking member respectively for pivotally connecting to and slidably locking with the edges respectively, whereby the air filter housing assembly is easily assembled its components and easily replacing the air filter in the air filter housing assembly.

Abstract: A high efficiency filter assembly having a generally rectangular pleated filter element with ends defined by the pleated edges of the element and sides defined by generally planar side edges of the element. The filter element is mounted in a generally rectangular housing formed by two pairs of oppositely disposed frame members that are joined together. Each frame member has a planar base member and a pair of upright side member defining an open ended channel to receive the ends and sides of the filter element. At least one spacing member extends along the base portion to space the ends and sides of the filter element from the surface of the planar member. A dam member is provided at each end of one of the pairs of planar members to enclose the channel, and a sealant is disposed in the channel and the ends of the filter element are embedded in the sealant.

Abstract: A filter or filter assembly in which at least the frame work is made of magnetic material which holds the filter or filter assembly in place without the need of hardware and which is easily removed for cleaning or changing. The applications or numerous such as vehicle vents, swimming pools, spas, radiator covers, or any opening which needs to be filtered which has a metal frame work or opening.

Abstract: A reusable air filter assembly for use in forced air heating and cooling systems includes an inlet stage filter medium consisting of a single layer of fabric woven in an egg-crate pattern and of relatively coarse polypropylene yarn, an outlet stage filter medium consisting of two layers of fabric woven in an egg-crate pattern of relatively fine polypropylene yarn and a precipitation chamber between said inlet stage and said outlet stage defined by a corrugated aluminum wire screen, with the precipitation chamber having a thickness, in the direction of air flow through the assembly, which is at least equal to the combined thickness of the inlet stage filter medium and the outlet stage filter medium. The filter assembly is supported in a corrosion resistant frame by opposing grid covers of expanded metal having a low friction coating thereon.

Abstract: A filter assembly (10) for removing particulate matter from air forced therethrough comprises two pairs of oppositely charged woven electrostatic filtering material. Each pair of electrostatic filtering material comprises a positively charged and a negatively charged layer (22, 24, 28 and 30). An open cell foam layer (26) is disposed between the two pairs. Metal grids (20,32) enclose the filtering elements.

Abstract: An air filter unit of the HEPA type having a filter core of zig-zag folded media enclosed by a four-sided frame having two side casings and two end casings. Each end casing includes a recess extending into the inwardly facing surface thereof and bounded on all four sides by marginal edge portions of the end casing. The end flaps of the folded media are adhesively secured to the inwardly facing surfaces of the side casings and the recesses in the end casings are filled with an adhesive initially in a flowable state and hardenable to a solid state. The zig-zag edges of the folded media are disposed entirely within the adhesive, as are tenons extending from the ends of the side casings, thereby forming a mortise type joint between the side and end casings. A plurality of channels, preferably of dove tail cross section, extend across and communicate with the recesses in the end casings.

Abstract: A filter cartridge for treating a fluid passing therethrough includes a filtering medium and a support container for holding the filtering medium. The support container includes a solid side wall having first and second ends and a pair of perforated end walls, one located on each end of the side wall. A pair of connectors is provided for securing a respective one of the end walls to a respective end of the side wall. A sleeve secures the connectors to the side wall in a substantially leak-proof manner.

Abstract: An air return filter or air supply grille assembly having an interchangeable perforated face plate hingedly attached directly to a molded fiberglass plenum. The molded fiberglass plenum has a preformed recess for receiving and positioning a filter resting on the face plate when used as an air return filter grille assembly. The hinge system for the interchangeable perforated face plate is comprised of a pair of mating half hinges with one half secured to the plenum and the other half secured to each interchangeable face plate. The grille assembly can be mounted and a perforated face plate selected to provide an air return filter grille assembly or an air diffusing supply grille assembly. The air filter grille assembly is constructed to mount easily on T-bar suspended ceilings with the perforated face plate held closed by manually rotatable pawls.

Abstract: An adjustable air filter for use in heating, ventilating, cooling, and forced air systems. The air filter includes a media for filtering air and adapted to be cut with scissors, and a frame embracing the peripheral edges of the media. The frame includes a pair of male sections and a pair of female sections respectively telescopingly receiving the male sections. Also, the frame is adapted to be cut with scissors and is preferably formed of polyvinyl chloride. Each of the male sections includes a T-shaped projection and each of the female sections includes a complementary shaped T-shaped slot adapted to telescopingly receive the T-shaped projection for preventing inward separation of the sections from one another. In the preferred form the media is of the electrostatic type and includes at least one layer of polypropylene woven in an egg-crate pattern. Also, the layer preferably includes a pad of washable polyester material.