Abstract: A self-cleaning filter and cooling system are disclosed for filtering ambient air used to cool the interior of an equipment enclosure. The system includes an enclosure for housing predetermined equipment to be cooled, the enclosure including an air intake port and an exhaust port. The system includes a blower for causing ambient air to be inducted into the enclosure through the air intake port and expelled from the exhaust port. The system also includes a filter that includes a predetermined filter media that covers the air intake port and the exhaust port. The filter moves relative to the air intake port and the exhaust port. The enclosure and blower are configured so as to create a single air flow path for equipment cooling and for discharging exhaust through the filter media to dislodge any particulate matter entrapped in the filter media.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coolant for an air bag inflator in which unevenness in density in the axial direction is reduced even though the coolant is compressed in its axial direction. The coolant is a molded product made of wire rods and compressed in its axial direction. An absolute value of a difference between a radial pressure loss of the axially upper half portion of the coolant and a radial pressure loss of the axially lower half portion of the coolant is 10 mm H2O or less at a flow rate of 250 liters/minute under the atmosphere of 20° C.

Abstract: A storage device for the preservation of oxidizable materials is provided. The storage device includes a storage chamber enclosing a storage space where oxidizable materials may be placed and a differentially permeable membrane. The differentially permeable membrane allows at least one selected gas to pass therethrough while inhibiting at least oxygen from passing therethrough. The differentially permeable membrane is in fluid communication with the storage chamber such that the at least one selected gas is allowed to pass through the differentially permeable membrane flows into the storage chamber. An air mover, preferably a compressor, feeds gases to the differentially permeable membrane. A cooling element is provided for cooling the temperature within the storage chamber below that of the ambient temperature. The level of oxygen within the storage chamber is thus reduced relative to the level of oxygen in the atmosphere.

Abstract: An air filter sensor kit and method of using the same for permitting a person to modify the filtering portion of a heating or cooling system that uses an air filter to enable the determination of when the air filter is dirty and needs changing. The air filter sensor kit includes an air filter sensor with a portion shaped for insertion through the air filter and a portion with an indicator for indicating the condition of the air filter. The kit includes an air filter sensor connecting and support member for connecting the air filter sensor to an air filter grill and for supporting the air filter sensor and a cutting tool for cutting a hole in an air filter grill to allow the passage of a portion of the air filter sensor connecting and support member to permit a portion of the air filter sensor to be inserted through the air filter. The air filter sensor kit also includes a cutting tool guide that is adjustable to conform to various configurations of air filter grills.

Abstract: A vapor transferring apparatus for purification of organic functional materials is disclosed, which comprises a furnace having at least a furnace gate, furnace walls, and a heater; wherein the furnace gate is mounted on the furnace walls of the heater; at least a glove box having at least a box gate, box walls, and at least one glove; wherein the box gate is mounted on the box walls of the glove box; and a shifting chamber having at least a valve and at least a surrounding wall, locating between and connecting with the furnace gate of the furnace or the box gate of the glove box; wherein the valve is mounted on the surrounding wall of the shifting chamber; wherein the heater, the glove box, and the shifting chamber are hermetical and hollow.

Abstract: A self-cleaning strainer which may be installed upstream of a heat exchanger to prevent debris greater than a critical size from reaching the heat exchanger. The strainer is preferably mounted just upstream of a heat exchanger in order to minimize the possibility of debris reaching the heat exchanger. The strainer comprises a screen element which can be advanced across the flow path of the fluid between two rollers. The screen element is placed so that the fluid must flow across the screen element face to continue through the process pipe; the screen may be perpendicular or parallel to the fluid flow axis of the strainer body or at an intermediate angle to it. Flow blocking members are used so as to direct the flow to pass through the screen element.

Abstract: A filtering apparatus for a reflow oven includes a contaminated-gas inlet for receiving contaminated gas from a reflow oven; a filtering device configured to filter the received contaminated gas; a returned gas outlet for returning filtered gas to the reflow oven; a gas removal arrangement for allowing gas to escape from the apparatus; and a control arrangement for controlling the rate of gas flow through the gas removal arrangement such that in use the flow rate of contaminated gas flowing from a hotter region of the reflow oven to a cooler region of the reflow oven is controlled.

Abstract: An engine exhaust gas purification device is disclosed. The purification device has a filter (13) which traps particulate matter contained in the exhaust gas from an engine; a differential pressure detection sensor (16) which detects a differential pressure of the filter; a sensor (14, 15, 21, 31, 33) which detects an engine running state, and a microcomputer (22). The microcomputer (22) is programmed to compute an estimated ash amount ASH_a of the filter based on the detected differential pressure; compute an oil consumption amount OC_total based on the detected engine running state; compute an ash density DENS_ASH from the oil consumption amount OC_total and estimated ash amount ASH_a, and compute an ash amount ASH of the filter based on the oil consumption amount OC_total and ash density DENS_ASH.

Abstract: An improved structure of a dust-filtering module of a dust-collecting device which is characterized in that the top end of the mounting body is provided with a top mounting ring having an L-shaped cross-section, a fastening structure is formed between the mounting body and the dust-filtering module, the dust-filtering module is provided with an external hood body connected to a connection hose, a filtering device is provided within the dust-filtering module, the filtering device has a corrugated board having a bottom face mounted across a bottom rod, the bottom rod is pivotally mounted with an axle passed through the filtering device, the circumferential edge of the axle is provided with a plurality of wiping plates which resist the corrugated filtering board, and the axles which passes out of the external hood body locked to a rocking shaft.

Abstract: An air filter sensor kit and method of using the same for permitting a person to modify the filtering portion of a heating or cooling system that uses an air filter to enable the determination of when the air filter is dirty and needs changing. The air filter sensor kit includes an air filter sensor with a portion shaped for insertion through the air filter and a portion with an indicator for indicating the condition of the air filter. The kit includes an air filter sensor connecting and support member for connecting the air filter sensor to an air filter grill and for supporting the air filter sensor and a cutting tool for cutting a hole in an air filter grill to allow the passage of a portion of the air filter sensor connecting and support member to permit a portion of the air filter sensor to be inserted through the air filter. The air filter sensor kit also includes a cutting tool guide that is adjustable to conform to various configurations of air filter grills.

Abstract: A fuel storage system is provided including at least one storage tank, an exhaust port, a filter system, and at least one pump positioned to cause fluid to pass through a filter input port. The filter system comprises a filter input port coupled to the fluid vent port, a fuel vapor duct defining a flow path extending from the filter input port to a primary filter output port and a secondary filter output port partitioned from the fuel vapor duct by the permeable partition. At least one pump is positioned to cause fluid to pass through the filter input port. The storage tank and the pump are arranged such that major portions of the system operate below atmospheric pressure such that system leaks do not lead to release of fugitives from the fuel into the atmosphere.

Abstract: An airflow feedback control method and apparatus for fan filter unit (FFU) is proposed, which is designed for use with a fan filter unit that is widely used in semiconductor fabrication factories for dust-clearing purpose, for controlling the fan filter unit to generate a constant amount of airflow equal to a preset desired amount. The proposed FFU airflow feedback control method and apparatus is characterized by that it utilizes bell inlet as an airflow measuring nozzle and that airflow is used as feedback parameter to control the FFU, rather than utilizing motor speed as feedback parameter by prior art. This feature allows the fan filter unit to continuously generate a fixed amount of airflow equal to the preset desired amount even if there is a pressure change at the site of installation, thus lessening the problems of insufficient air change rate and sideward-going airflows.

Abstract: A map which defines a relationship of an exhaust gas pressure P2 at the outlet of a filter (13) to a load Q and rotation speed Ne of an engine (1) is prepared, and an exhaust gas pressure P1 at the inlet to the filter (13) is determined from a differential pressure &Dgr;P between the front and rear of the filter and the outlet pressure P2 obtained by referring to the map. The inlet pressure P1 determined in this manner is used to determine an exhaust gas volumetric flow rate Q1, and thus an accurate particulate accumulation SM, which is required to determine the need for regeneration of the filter (13), can be calculated.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for removing gas from a blood handling system. A filter apparatus for monitoring and removing gas is provided comprising of a gas removal/blood filter, a sensor to sense the presence of gas, and a valve operably coupled to the sensor to evacuate gas from the apparatus when the sensor detects an accumulation of gas. When used with a previously known blood handling system, the present filter apparatus facilitates priming and the addition of additional blood handling elements during operation of the blood handling system.

Abstract: An exhaust gas purifying system of a diesel engine comprises a PM filter installed in an exhaust passage line of the engine to collect particulate matter (PM) in the exhaust gas from s the engine; a pressure difference sensor for detecting a pressure difference between upstream and downstream portions of the PM filter; a control unit which comprises a collected PM amount estimating section that estimates an amount of collected PM in the PM filter based on the pressure difference; and a reactivation timing judging section that, based on the estimated amount of the collected PM, judges a reactivation time when the reactivation of the PM filter is needed; and a reactivation carrying out system that, upon judgment of the reactivation time, carries out a predetermined operation to increases the temperature of the PM filter thereby to burn the collected PM.

Abstract: A particulate filter regenerating device is configured to regenerate a particulate filter that collects particulate from engine exhaust gas. The particulate filter regenerating device is configured to prevent the temperature of the particulate filter from exceeding an allowable temperature during regeneration when the quantity of accumulated particulate is estimated to be lower than it actually is due to variation of the estimate. When the amount of temperature rise per unit time of the particulate filter is larger than a prescribed value during regeneration, it is determined that the temperature of the particulate filter will soon exceed the allowable temperature and the temperature rise amount &Dgr;Texh of the exhaust gas is reduced (&Dgr;Texh1 is the normal temperature rise amount). The larger the temperature rise per unit time is, the more the temperature rise amount of the exhaust gas is reduced.

Abstract: An airflow feedback control method and apparatus for fan filter unit (FFU) is proposed, which is designed for use with a fan filter unit that is widely used in semiconductor fabrication factories for dust-clearing purpose, for controlling the fan filter unit to generate a constant amount of airflow equal to a preset desired amount. The proposed FFU airflow feedback control method and apparatus is characterized by that it utilizes bell inlet as an airflow measuring nozzle and that airflow is used as feedback parameter to control the FFU, rather than utilizing motor speed as feedback parameter by prior art. This feature allows the fan filter unit to continuously generate a fixed amount of airflow equal to the preset desired amount even if there is a pressure change at the site of installation, thus lessening the problems of insufficient air change rate and sideward-going airflows.

Abstract: A two-stage filtration system is coupled with an oven, such as a solder reflow oven, to remove a vapor stream from the oven and to remove organic compounds that have volatilized from a solder flux and other contaminants from the vapor stream. The filtration system includes a first stage for trapping larger particles and a second stage including a packed bed of wettable media, such as steel balls, for trapping smaller particles and serving as a nucleation site for condensed organic compounds. The first stage can be a centrifugal self-cleaning element in the form of a mesh strainer coupled with a rotary motor for spinning the mesh strainer.

Abstract: A furnace filter system or kit for installation on an existing furnace duct having upper and lower supply roll supports respectively mountable on the top and bottom walls of the duct adjacent one side wall of the duct for removably receiving a supply roll of filter media therebetween, and upper and lower take-up roll supports respectively mounted on the top and bottom walls of the duct adjacent the other side thereof for removably receiving a filter media take-up roll therebetween. Slots are provided in the side walls of the duct inwardly adjacent the corresponding one of the supply roll and take-up roll and between the top and bottom walls of the duct, and a filter media supporting frame assembly is received in the duct and has opposite sides provided with guide slots therein aligned with the duct slots.

Abstract: An alarming apparatus and methods for use with an air filter are disclosed herein. A filament can be stretched across a portion or section of an air filter frame, wherein the portion or section comprises a first locus and a second locus located diagonally opposite the first locus. The filament can be attached at a first end of the filament to the air filter frame at the first locus. A micro-switch can be attached to a second end of the filament at the second locus. Additionally, an alarm can communicate through a communications device (wired and/or wireless) with the micro-switch, such that when the air filter becomes loaded with debris, the air filter deflects thereby causing a force to be exerted on the filament, which in turn triggers the micro-switch to transmit a signal to the alarm indicating that the air filter requires proper attention thereof. The filament can be stretched facing either an upstream or a downstream side of airflow thereof.

Abstract: An air filter capable of visual indication of a clogged condition thereof includes a housing, a filter unit, a fan unit and a signaling device. The housing has an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air passage extending from the air inlet to the air outlet. The signaling device includes a flap disposed to span the air passage, a horizontal pivot pin connected securely to the flap and pivotable relative to the housing, and a pointer connected to one end of the pivot pin and rotatable with the pivot pin relative to the housing. A reduction in air flow through the air passage attributed to a clogged condition of the air filter causes the flap to pivot and move the pointer relative to the housing so as to indicate the clogged condition of the air filter.

Abstract: An air quality monitoring arrangement is associated with an enclosed cab of an agricultural tractor used for towing or carrying spraying implements for treating crop with substances which might be toxic or otherwise harmful to people. A signal from a contaminant sensor is sent to a control arrangement which compares the actual sensed contamination of the air within the cab over time with a value from a performance map representing the performance expected from normal performance of the air circulating system of the cab. When the sensed contamination is higher than that of the performance map the operator is warned of a malfunction. The blower of the air circulating system may have its speed increased so as to pressurize the cab so as to exclude the entry of contaminated air through seals and other small openings of the cab.

Abstract: An exhaust filtration control system for creating environmentally protected zones. The system includes, a diverter valve, a valve actuator coupled to the diverter valve, a control switch electronically coupled to the valve actuator for switching the valve actuator between an engaged state and a disengaged state, a wireless transmitter, and a wireless receiver coupled to the control switch for receiving a signal from the wireless transmitter and for sending a signal to the control switch upon receiving a signal from the wireless transmitter.

Abstract: An improved structure of a dust-filtering module of a dust-collecting device is disclosed, which is characterized in that the top end of the mounting body is provided with a top mounting ring having an L-shaped cross-section, which can be mounted onto the bottom edge of the dust-filtering module and a fastening structure is formed between the mounting body and the dust-filtering module such that the dust-filtering module and the mounting body can be engaged with each other and can be separated from each other; and the dust-filtering module is provided with a external hood body connected to a connection hose, and the connection hose can be mounted to a hose connected to the blower, and a filtering device is provided within the dust-filtering module and the filtering device has a corrugated board surrounded thereto and the bottom face of the board is mounted across a bottom rod, and the bottom rod is pivotally mounted with a axle passed through the filtering device, and the circumferential edge of the axle is p

Abstract: A fuel storage system is provided including at least one storage tank, an exhaust port, a filter system, and at least one pump positioned to cause fluid to pass through a filter input port. The filter system comprises a filter input port coupled to the fluid vent port, a fuel vapor duct defining a flow path extending from the filter input port to a primary filter output port and a secondary filter output port partitioned from the fuel vapor duct by the permeable partition. At least one pump is positioned to cause fluid to pass through the filter input port. The storage tank and the pump are arranged such that major portions of the system operate below atmospheric pressure such that system leaks do not lead to release of fugitives from the fuel into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A dust collection apparatus includes a container and a suction pump that sucks dust and transports it into the container. A filter is provided on a side surface of the container. This filter passes air but prevents passage of the dust in the container. A pressure detector detects an internal pressure of the container. The internal pressure of the container fluctuates due to a variation in an effective area of the filter for allowing the air to pass according to the dust collected and accumulated in the container. A dust accumulating quantity calculator which determines a quantity of the dust in the container based on the pressure detected.

Abstract: An access port for a house vacuum system that is equipped with a removable trap is described. The access port can be constructed by the components of a port body of elongated, cylindrical shape, which may have either an annular cross-section or a rectangular cross-section; a port cover that is pivotally connected to a floor panel by a hinge; a debris trap of elongated, cylindrical shape that is removable mounted inside the port body; a vacuum hose access port that is provided in the port cover; and a cover for the vacuum hose access port pivotally connected to the port cover by a hinge. The access port may also be made into a portable unit that can be moved from vacuum port to vacuum port in a cleanroom environment.

Abstract: A protection system arranged to prevent a large trans-membrane pressure difference over a pressure sensitive membrane (4) fitted in a pressure resistant chamber (3), wherein the membrane forms a physical barrier between a liquid and a gas mixture carried through the chamber (3), the protection system includes two shut-off valves (9, 10) provided in the liquid inlet and outlet lines respectively, a buffer tank (3) provided in the line between one of the shut-off valves (9, 10) and the pressure resistant chamber (3), a pressure equalizing valve (12) provided between the gas inlet line (8) and the buffer tank (2) and a pressure sensing valve (14) for measuring the pressure difference over the membrane (4) and which activates the shut-off valves (9, 10) once this pressure difference exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract: A filter device for the filtration of compressed air, which is provided with a filter means (6) able to be deinstalled for cleaning and/or renewal purposes. Furthermore there is a detection means (52) which renders possible detection of the filter means (6) and which is able to produce an electrical detect signal dependent on the result of a detection operation, such signal being able to be employed for suitable purposes.

Abstract: An air purifier has a housing, a motor, a fan, a filtering net, and a power plug. The motor and the fan are positioned in the housing. The filtering net is joined to the front of the housing. The power plug includes a rotatable member and a pair of conductive members; the conductive members have ring-shaped portions concentrically arranged in a chamber of the housing, and are electrically connected to the motor; the rotatable member is rotatably received in the chamber, and has a pair of copper strips, which stick out at outer ends for connection with a power socket, and which constantly touch a respective one of the concentric ring-shaped portions from inner ends in the rotation of the rotatable member for adjustment of the position of the air purifier.

Abstract: An air filter capable of visual indication of a clogged condition thereof includes a housing, a filter unit, a fan unit and a signaling device. The housing has an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air passage extending from the air inlet to the air outlet. The signaling device includes a flap disposed to span the air passage, a horizontal pivot pin connected securely to the flap and pivotable relative to the housing, and a pointer connected to one end of the pivot pin and rotatable with the pivot pin relative to the housing. A reduction in air flow through the air passage attributed to a clogged condition of the air filter causes the flap to pivot and move the pointer relative to the housing so as to indicate the clogged condition of the air filter.

Abstract: A furnace filter assembly for removing dirt and contamination from air entering an existing furnace is installable on the existing furnace without the need for modification thereof, and includes a filter frame, a supply roll for supporting a continuous length of bulk filter media, a take-up roll for receiving the filter media as it is advanced from the supply roll across the filter frame, a motor for rotating the take-up roll for advancing the filter media, all of which components are mounted on the filter frame. The assembly further includes a motor control system having a pressure sensor, a timer, and a switch in electrical communication with a controller for energizing and de-enegizing the motor in response to conditions of the filter media.

Abstract: A filter monitoring apparatus 10 is provided for determining when an air filter 12 in an air conditioning and heating system 14 is clogged. The monitoring apparatus 10 includes an air pressure sensing switch 28 including an actuating arm 34 which monitors air flow through the filter 12 and closes a switching member 30 when the air flowing through the filter falls below a predetermined level. When the switching member 30 closes an activation signal is fed from a power source 24 to activate a horn 26. Once the horn 26 is activated a predetermined sound is transmitted which indicates the air filter 12 is clogged or dirty and should be changed.

Abstract: A compact, portable, lightweight, low power consuming, convenient, versatile and sterile laminar airflow device, useful in obtaining a workspace substantially devoid of airborne particulate contaminants, said device having a body (C) divided into an upper and lower chambers; the upper chamber housing one or more pre-filtration members (B), a motor (T) driving a fan (S), and one or more filters (U) located below the motor; and the lower chamber provided with a slideable front panel (M), a removable platform (X) located at the lower portion of the chamber and a perforated plane (N) placed on the removable platform.

Abstract: An air induction system with active noise control includes a self-cleaning air filter that is integrated within an air intake housing. The self-cleaning air filter filters out contaminants such as dust and dirt particulates from air flowing through the intake housing. The self-cleaning filter is powered and controlled by the same electronic unit that is used to power the active noise control system.

Abstract: Smoke evacuation apparatus designed to provide safe and efficient filtration and evacuation of smoke plume generated by laser-surgical, electrosurgical, radiosurgical, and electrocautery devices. To ensure capture and removal of the smoke plume, several stages of filtration processes, including a first micro-pre-filter to filter out the most particles and harmful elements at this stage followed by passage of the smoke plume through a main vacuum suction unit and filter to filter out the remaining particles and any odors, are employed. Preferably, the main filter comprises fine charcoal through which the air flows radially which helps remove the odors. In a preferred embodiment, means are provided to monitor the degree of pollution of the main filter to warn users when it is desirable or necessary to replace the main filter.

Abstract: An intake filter (1) or a coalescing filter (4) of a compressor or vacuum pump, or an in-line filter has its identity recorded in a transponder (50, 54), memory chip or other device such as a magnetic or magnetostrictive strip. Interrogation e.g. by means of antennae (52, 56) enables a control unit (55) to verify the identity of the filter and to store the result in memory (57). A record can therefore be maintained of whether approved filters are being used and whether they are exchanged at approved intervals.

Abstract: A flow system includes an air mover operable to cause the flow. A first stage, such as a coarse filter, is disposed upstream of the air mover and operates on the flow. A second stage, such as an adsorbent cell or muffler, is disposed downstream of the air mover and further operates on the flow. Other stages, such as a fine filter, may be disposed between the first and second stages.

Abstract: A rotary phase separator includes an accumulator and a liquid outlet valve to separate the phases of a liquid/gas mixture. The separator includes a housing defining a radial accumulator chamber and supporting a shaft, and a motor to drive the shaft for rotation about a longitudinal axis. A plurality of disks and cylinders are attached to the shaft to create frictional contact with the mixture to drive the liquid outward against an inner wall of the separator, thereby displacing the gas to a central region about the shaft. A liquid outlet on the inner wall includes a valve seal held closed by a control springs until a predetermined differential pressure is reached. The gas exits through an opening in the hollow shaft to a gas outlet tube. A valve member actuated by a solenoid seals the gas outlet tube until sufficient gas has accumulated to allow separation.

Abstract: A vault for storing collectibles has a system for forcibly entering an incoming air, which after it has been filtered exits the vault along with undesirable substances trapped in a vault chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus having at least one membrane filter for a superficial filtering of at least dirt particles from inflowing cooling air for cooling an electrical module and also at least one cooling device for establishing an air flow in the housing and for discharging the heated-up cooling air out of the housing from at least one air outlet, the membrane filter associated with a vibration generator to undergo a mechanical vibration which causes the dirt particles deposited on the surface to be dislodged.

Abstract: A vault for storing collectibles has a system for forcibly entering an incoming air, which after it has been filtered exits the vault along with undesirable substances trapped in a vault chamber.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for use with a vessel containing pressurized fluid includes a body engageable with the vessel. The arrangement further includes a coalescing filter assembly supported by the body such that the filter assembly is disposable inside the vessel when the body is engaged with the vessel. In one embodiment of the filter arrangement, the coalescing filter assembly includes a housing having a cavity, a coalescing filter disposed in the cavity for removing entrained liquid from the fluid, and a drain device in fluid communication with the cavity for draining the liquid removed by the coalescing filter from the cavity into the vessel.

Abstract: An air purifier including a housing supporting an air inlet, an air outlet and an air flow passage interconnecting the air inlet and the air outlet. The airflow passage is defined by a filtration chamber positioned upstream from a blower chamber and an ultraviolet light chamber. A blower assembly is supported within the blower chamber and includes a fan driven by a motor for forcing air through the air flow passage from the air inlet to the air outlet. A pre-filter and a main filter are removably supported within the air filtration chamber for entrapping particulates having a size of 0.3 microns and greater. An ultraviolet light source is positioned within the light chamber and is positioned proximate the air outlet. An outlet grille is supported proximate the air outlet and provides for the passage of air while substantially preventing the passage of ultraviolet light. The outlet grille includes a louver assembly including a plurality of blades defining a plurality of convoluted passages.

Abstract: A filter assembly for collecting material that is entrained in a gas stream comprises a housing for a tubular filter element arranged for the gas stream to flow through its wall, having inlet and outlet ports for the gas that is to be filtered. The housing comprises an end cap and a body section in which the filter element is located when the assembly is in use, with at least one of the ports for gas to be filtered being provided in the end cap. The assembly includes a flow conduit device which can be located within the end cap when the assembly is in use, in which a first conduit opening is arranged for communication with the port in the end cap and a second conduit opening is arranged for communication with the filter element located in the housing body section. The flow circuit presents a continuous smooth flow path to gas flowing along it between the first and second conduit openings.

Abstract: The full bridge circuit in a pressure sensor including semiconductor piezoelectric resistive elements in a pressure detection structure is connected to a filter. That is, first and second output terminals of the full bridge circuit is connected to a capacitor. One end of the capacitor is connected to the first output terminal through a first resistor. The other end of the capacitor is connected to the second output terminal through a second resistor. In an exhaust system of an engine, the pressure of the exhaust gas is detected to detect clogging in the black smoke removing unit. The filter removes the pulsate component in the detection signal derived from the pulsate component in the exhaust gas.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for use with a vessel containing pressurized fluid includes a body engageable with the vessel. The arrangement further includes a coalescing filter assembly supported by the body such that the filter assembly is disposable inside the vessel when the body is engaged with the vessel. In one embodiment of the filter arrangement, the coalescing filter assembly includes a housing having a cavity, a coalescing filter disposed in the cavity for removing entrained liquid from the fluid, and a drain device in fluid communication with the cavity for draining the liquid removed by the coalescing filter from the cavity into the vessel.

Abstract: A furnace filter system or kit for installation on an existing furnace duct includes upper and lower supply roll supports respectively mountable on the top and bottom walls of the duct adjacent one side wall of the duct for removably receiving a supply roll of filter media therebetween, and upper and lower take-up roll supports respectively mounted on the top and bottom walls of the duct adjacent the other side thereof for removably receiving a filter media take-up roll therebetween. Slots are provided in the side walls of the duct inwardly adjacent the corresponding one of the supply roll and take-up roll and between the top and bottom walls of the duct, and a filter media supporting frame assembly is received in the duct and has opposite sides provided with guide slots therein aligned with the duct slots.

Abstract: A fuel storage system is provided including a storage tank, an exhaust port, a filter system, a primary pump, and at least one secondary pump. The storage tank includes a fuel delivery port, a fluid vent port, and a pollutant return port. The filter system comprises a filter input port coupled to the fluid vent port, a fuel vapor duct, and primary and secondary filter output ports. The fuel vapor duct defines a flow path extending from the filter input port to the primary filter output port. The primary filter output port is coupled to the pollutant return port. At least a portion of the fuel vapor duct forms a permeable partition designed to pass a non-pollutant component of fluid within the fuel vapor duct through the permeable partition and designed to inhibit passage of a pollutant component of fluid within the fuel vapor duct through the partition. The secondary filter output port is partitioned from the fuel vapor duct by the air-permeable partition and is coupled to the exhaust port.

Abstract: A filtration system for trapping airborne contaminants as exemplified in evacuating smoke generated during a surgical procedure wherein operation efficiency thereof is automatically reported in relation to filter structure cumulative use time and cumulative airflow volume. In a first embodiment a system processor correlates cumulative vacuum pump motor speed, operation duration, and air pressure difference measurements over an airflow filter path into a cumulative value and automatically compares that value to a plurality of known pre-determined correlated values to thereby provide filter life expectancy which is conveyed to a memory device of the filter structure for retention and. conveyance for display. In a second embodiment a self-contained microprocessor and memory device of the filter structure is in communication with the system processor to receive, store, and send filter structure time-duration operability data which is sent to a data display site for display.