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20080223774 | Mounting device for a filter - A mounting device for a filter has a distributor and a connecting member. The distributor has a base and a tube. The base has a top surface, an annular surface, a tube mount formed in the top surface and an outlet formed radially in base and communicating with the tube mount. The tube is mounted in the base, communicates with the tube mount and has a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface and multiple through holes formed through the outer surface of the tube. The connecting member is mounted on the distal end of the tube and has a sealing segment mounted on the distal end of the tube. Therefore, the mounting device can precisely position a filter element and prevent the filter element from damage. | 09-18-2008 |
20080230462 | COLLAPSIBLE COLANDER & BOWL - A collapsible container consists of three parts: a rigid top rim, a flexible center band a rigid base. This combination of sections allows the container to easily collapse to about one-third of its original height. The container is also quite stable when expanded and is self-supporting. In various embodiments of the invention, for example, the upper rim may be expandable, the base may include holes or mesh to serve as a colander or strainer, or the base may be configured as a tube to function as a funnel. | 09-25-2008 |
20080230463 | Density current baffle for a clarifier tank - A density current baffle for use in a clarifier tank maintains a first baffle portion having a lower end, an upper end and an intermediate central portion. The lower end of the baffle portion is coupled to a side wall of the clarifier tank and the upper end of the baffle portion is disposed, at a predefined angle, away from the side wall of the clarifier tank such that the first baffle portion slopes upwardly and away from the side wall. | 09-25-2008 |
20080237111 | Removable Shield In An Engine Oil Strainer - An oil strainer assembly is used to filter oil in an internal combustion engine of an automotive vehicle. The oil strainer assembly includes a strainer element and a housing. The housing has a first shell and a second shell. The housing has an inlet formed in one of the first and second shells and an inlet formed in the other of the first and second shells. The strainer element is disposed between the first shell and the second shell for filtering debris from oil passing between the inlet and the outlet of the housing. Each of the first and second shells has an outer wall. The first shell having a first flange for retaining the outer wall of the second shell. The first shell further having an outwardly extending tab for retaining a portion of the outer wall of the second shell opposite the first flange. The tab being movable away from the outer wall of the second shell to allow removal of the outer wall of the second shell from the first flange of the first shell along a generally radial direction. | 10-02-2008 |
20080237112 | HIGH PRESSURE CONNECT FITTING - An analytical instrument fitting assembly for coupling first and second analytical fluid conduits is provided. The fitting assembly includes a first fitting defining a central passage adapted to receive a first fluid conduit defining an internal diameter of no greater than 0.040 inch and a second fitting. The second fitting defines a central passage extending between first and second ends and is in fluid communication with the first fitting. | 10-02-2008 |
20080237113 | SPIN-ON FILTER CARTRIDGE - A spin-on filter cartridge ( | 10-02-2008 |
20080245718 | TOP MOUNTED FAUCET ASSEMBLY WITH AIR GAP - A faucet assembly includes a base having first and second ends, a sidewall extending between the ends, a mounting bore extending from the first end, a permeate water spout port extending from the second end, and a valve assembly bore extending from the sidewall and connecting the mounting bore and the permeate water spout port. A fastener is located within the mounting bore and extends out of the base from the mounting bore for securing the faucet assembly to a mounting surface, and a valve member is positioned within the valve assembly bore and movable between closed and opened positions. The valve member allows tool access from the permeate water spout port, through the valve member, and to the fastener in the mounting bore when the valve member is moved to a predetermined position. This arrangement allows top-mounting of the faucet assembly using a toggle bolt. | 10-09-2008 |
20080308481 | DRAIN VALVE FOR FILTER SERVICE AND METHOD - A fluid filter is described, where a drain valve is configured to move back and forth into open and closed positions. The drain valve and a filter cartridge are in a structural arrangement such that the drain valve is put in an open position before the filter and/or a filter element therein can be serviced or replaced. | 12-18-2008 |
20090020468 | END-CAP ASSEMBLY WITH PUMP HOSE FOR A FILTER AND FILTER COMPRISING SUCH AN END-CAP ASSEMBLY - An end-cap assembly ( | 01-22-2009 |
20090020469 | Horizontal ore filter with replaceable filter elements - The horizontal ore filter has a plurality of filter elements covering the circular filter surface thereof and a sub-frame supporting the filter surface. In one aspect, each filter element has a longitudinal concave curvature therein. In another aspect, each sector frame has side flanges thereon. The sub-frame has a plurality of T-bars extending radially along the circular filter surface and each one of these T-bars supports the side edges of two adjacent filter elements. Upon installation of the filter elements to the sub-frame, the sector frames are held tight against the T-bars to ensure a good seal between adjacent filter elements and between each filter element and the sub-frame of the machine. | 01-22-2009 |
20090032452 | Filter system for an automobile engine - A filter system for use in an automobile engine includes a filter unit fluidically interposed between a fluid pump of the engine and a heater core of the engine. The filter unit includes an inner core removably mounted in an outer case. The inner core includes a fluid permeable wall which filters fluid as the fluid passes through the filter unit. | 02-05-2009 |
20090057219 | Replaceable filter elements including unique interfaces and filtration systems including same - One embodiment is a replaceable filter element including a filter media having a first end, a second end and an interior cavity, and an endplate coupled to the first end of the filter media, the endplate including a projection extending from the endplate, the projection including a first portion, a flange and a second portion, the first portion extending from the endplate to the flange, the second portion extending from the flange. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings. | 03-05-2009 |
20090078636 | BODY FLUID TREATING FILTER DEVICE - A body fluid treating filter device capable of maintaining its treating pressure within a clinically safe pressure range even if body fluid treatment is performed over a long period and having excellent property for recovering a body fluid after the body fluid treatment is completed. A body fluid treating cylindrical filter layer is stored in a cylindrical container having two body fluid flow ports. The cylindrical filter layer is disposed so that the inner space of a container can be divided into two parts by making its both end parts fluid-tight and fixing at least one of these both end parts to the inner wall surface of the container. One of the inner spaces of the container divided by the cylindrical filter layer is allowed to communicate with the first body fluid flow port and the other of the inner spaces of the container divided by the cylindrical filter layer is allowed to communicate with the second body fluid flow port. The body fluid treating cylindrical filter device is characterized in that a bar-like flow passage resistant member extending along the center axis is installed in the hollow part of the cylindrical filter layer, and a spacer layer for flowing the body fluid of 0.7 to 3.5 mm in thickness is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical filter layer and the container and between the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical filter layer and the flow passage resistance member. | 03-26-2009 |
20090084723 | FASTENING STRUCTURE HAVING TWO MEMBERS AND FLUID FILTER THAT USES THE SAME - The present invention provides a fastening structure having two members that can prevent an axial force from decreasing due to thread loosening even at a temperature that is higher than that during tightening, and that always maintains a firmly fastened state. The fastening structure having two members comprises a first member that has a high thermal expansion rate is provided with an abutting portion on the distal end side of a threaded portion thereof, and a second member that has a low thermal expansion rate is provided with an abutted portion that is abutted by the abutting portion on the proximal end side of a thread-receiving portion. In such a fastening structure, as the temperature becomes higher, the threaded portion is more tightly clasped and compressed by the thread-receiving portion and the abutted portion. As a result, the fastening force between two members increases, and the axial force becomes large. | 04-02-2009 |
20090095669 | Filter with inverted threads - A replaceable cartridge for use with a filter housing having a substantially closed dome end and a head end. The cartridge comprises a filter media connected to and extending between a head end endplate and a dome end endplate. The dome end endplate includes means for mating with the filter housing. The filter housing comprises a canister extending between a substantially open head end and a substantially closed dome end. The canister has an interior surface that includes corresponding means for engaging the filter cartridge. The means for engaging the cartridge is positioned substantially adjacent the dome end. | 04-16-2009 |
20090095670 | MEMBRANE ELEMENT SEALING MATERIAL HOLDING MEMBER AND MEMBRANE ELEMENT - A membrane element sealing material holding member that even when the dimension of outer diameter of center tube varies, enables holding of the center tube in the center and further enables easy insertion of the center tube; and a membrane element utilizing the same. The membrane element sealing material holding member comprises central opening ( | 04-16-2009 |
20090101562 | FILTER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY - A liquid filter capable of filtering liquid, such as water, that is supplied to a medical instrument assembly. The liquid filter is adapted for connection to the medical instrument assembly, a liquid source, and/or liquid supply tubing. A gas filter capable of filtering gas supplied to a medical instrument assembly, the gas filter being adapted for connection to the medical instrument assembly, a gas source, and/or gas supply tubing. A liquid and/or gas filter capable of filtering liquid and/or gas, respectively, the liquid and/or gas filter being adapted for connection to a medical instrument assembly, a gas source, a liquid source, gas supply tubing, and/or liquid supply tubing. The medical instrument may be an invasive medical instrument, such as an endoscope. | 04-23-2009 |
20090101563 | Filter Container, Assembly and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A filter assembly is disclosed. The filter assembly includes a filter including a filter media, and an end cap; a filter container including an open end, and a wall portion defining a cavity that is adapted to receive the filter, wherein the wall portion includes an inner surface defining the cavity; and a close-out member removably secured to the filter container proximate the open end, wherein the close-out member includes a circumferential wall, an end wall, an inner surface, and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the close-out member includes one or more filter-retaining elements that engages the end cap, wherein the one or more filter retaining elements are located proximate one or more of the circumferential wall and the end wall, wherein the one or more filter retaining elements include a radial portion extending radially inwardly from an inner circumferential surface of the circumferential wall, and an axial portion extending axially away from an inner end wall surface of the end wall. | 04-23-2009 |
20090107904 | Self-Cleaning Filter and Filtration System for Lubricants - The disclosed self-cleaning filtration system and self-cleaning filter solves various problems by replacing a standard filter cartridge with an adapter screwed in place of the cartridge, a filter of limited size with a motor for rotating an inlet cover plate and an outlet cover plate over a body with a plurality of longitudinal channels inside of a circumferential filtration media where the different parts of the media are used alternately in forward and backward flow. As the cover plates rotate, each longitudinal channel comes in successive fluidic communication with either an entry opening where oil is pushed in the longitudinal channel through the filtration media and into an external cavity where filtered oil is reintroduced in the engine, or the longitudinal channel comes in fluidic communication with a drain opening where the flow through the filtration media is reversed and oil from the external cavity is pushed back into the longitudinal channel to transport stored debris into a decanter for storage, elimination, decantation and reuse. In another embodiment, instead of entry and drain openings, the oil is placed directly in contact with each longitudinal channel with the exception of the channel in fluidic communication with the drain opening. The self-filtration system includes a self-cleaning filter used in tandem with an adapter, a decanter, and a series of hoses. | 04-30-2009 |
20090114584 | KEYED SYSTEM FOR CONNECTION OF FILTER CARTRIDGE TO FILTER HOLDER - Embodiments of a key system for filters and their connecting heads, brackets, or other holders are shown. The filter cartridge and its holder each have a keyed surface, one being a protruding “key” and one being a recessed “lock”. Cooperation of these keyed surfaces is required in order for the filter cartridge to be installed in the holder, so that mis-matched cartridges cannot be installed into the holder, for example, to prevent a particular type of cartridge from being placed in a filtration or other process where it would be inappropriate, or undesired. The keyed surfaces are selectively locate-able preferably at different circumferential locations on a perimeter of the filter and a corresponding location on a perimeter of the head/holder. The perimeter may be, for example, on an outer shoulder surface of a filter and an inner surface of a valve head, or on outer and inner surfaces of connectors that provide a liquid seal between the filter and the head/holder. | 05-07-2009 |
20090120865 | DISPOSABLE MULTI-LAYERED FILTRATION DEVICE FOR THE SEPARATION OF BLOOD PLASMA - Provided is a disposable multi-layered filtration device for the separation of blood plasma which can be applied to a biochip and appropriate for disposal uses. The filtration device for the separation of blood plasma includes: an upper substrate including a blood inlet; an intermediate substrate including a filtering unit for extracting blood plasma from blood flowing through the blood inlet; and a lower substrate including an air outlet, wherein the upper substrate, the intermediate substrate, and the lower substrate are stacked and adhered. | 05-14-2009 |
20090127178 | PORTABLE WATER PURIFICATION DEVICE - A portable water purification device includes a base, a fixed sleeve, a tube, a filtering unit, and a movable sleeve. The base includes a channel for providing filtered liquid. The fixed sleeve is fixed on the base and includes a first peripheral wall and a first axial hole. The tube on where the filtering unit is mounted is secured on the base and held in the first axial hole to define a penetrated hole communicating with the channel. The movable sleeve is mounted on an external surface of the fixed sleeve, and slid between a first position away from the base and a second position adjacent to the base. The movable sleeve includes a second peripheral wall and a second axial hole whereby the first axial hole communicates with the second axial hole to define a containing room when the movable sleeve is located on the first position. | 05-21-2009 |
20090145831 | Pore Diffusion Type Flat Membrane Separating Apparatus, Flat Membrane Concentrating Apparatus, Regenerated Cellulose Porous Membrane for Pore Diffusion, and Method of Non-Destructive Inspection of Flat Membrane - A pore diffusion type flat membrane separation apparatus X including a plurality of flat membranes | 06-11-2009 |
20090152187 | FILTER CHIP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - There are provided a filter chip in which a filter is mounted on a microfluidic device as a hybrid form, and a method of manufacturing the filter chip. The method includes: forming a bottom structure where a groove for stably mounting a filter is formed; mounting the filter on the groove; forming a top structure forming a fluid inlet for injecting a fluid into the filter; and covering the top structure on a top area of the groove to attach to the bottom structure, wherein the groove and the filter have a shape becoming narrow from the fluid inlet to a fluid outlet in such a way that the fluid receives a rapid change of a capillary force while passing through the filter. Accordingly, blood plasma is capable of being separated at a higher speed by increasing the capillary force of the fluid outlet, thereby obtaining the blood plasma as large amount as possible. | 06-18-2009 |
20090173682 | System and Method for Conducting Hemodialysis and Hemofiltration - An extracorporeal blood processing system comprises a plastic molded compact manifold that supports a plurality of molded blood and dialysate fluidic pathways along with a plurality of relevant sensors, valves and pumps. A disposable dialyzer is connected to the molded manifold to complete the blood circuit of the system. The compact manifold is also disposable in one embodiment and can be detachably installed in the dialysis machine. Two-way valves in the manifold are used to direct the dialysate flow to the dialyzer in hemodialysis mode of operation and to bypass the dialyzer to direct the flow of infusion grade dialysate directly to the patient in hemofiltration mode of operation. | 07-09-2009 |
20090184041 | Fluid filter with clear shell portion - A fuel-water filter/separator for threaded connection to a mounting base has a shell and a filtering media positioned within the shell. The shell has an open top end and a substantially closed bottom end. The shell is made of an opaque plastic except for a window in the shell made from a substantially clear plastic. The substantially clear plastic in the window being insert molded to the opaque plastic. The filtering media is positioned within the shell for filtering fuel. The shell defines a water collection portion beneath the filtering media, the window of the shell being positioned such that it overlaps at least a part of the water collection portion to allow water level monitoring. | 07-23-2009 |
20090184042 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter device removably retainable within a bottle for filtering fluid passing out of the bottle. The filter device is arranged to be insertable into any bottle. The filter device includes an insert component and a filter cartridge component. The insert includes an inlet and an outlet. It enables removable insertion into the bottle mouth with an interface sufficient to ensure that fluid cannot easily leak out around the sides of the device when in use. The filter cartridge is arranged to retain one or more filter media therein. It includes a fluid entry configured to direct fluid from within the bottle to come into contact with the filter media prior to its passage to the outlet. The filter device may be formed as a unitary structure or as a multi-component structure. | 07-23-2009 |
20090200221 | LIQUID FILTER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - A filter element includes a tubular extension of pleated media, a first end cap, a second end cap, a porous-inner filter support oriented to line the pleated filter media, a latch arrangement, and a seal member. The inner filter support has an end wall adjacent to the first end cap, with the end wall defining an opening. The latch arrangement projects from the end wall of the filter support. The seal member is secured to the second end cap and circumscribes the second end cap aperture. | 08-13-2009 |
20090206021 | Magnetic Filter Adapter - A magnetic filter adapter is provided and which is adapted for use with a fluid filter having a cylindrical housing which filter includes a closed end, a semi-open end for communicating with a fluid system, and cylindrical filter side walls. The filter adapter has a non-magnetic semi-rigid hollow adaptive housing, including a truncated conical side wall between a housing open end and a housing closed end, having an interior diameter at its closed end which is at least equal to the diameter of the filter closed end diameter, and a gradually increasing interior diameter, and an overall axial height sufficient for extending from the filter closed end towards the filter semi-open end, and spaced away from the side wall surface of the filter, a grasping ring located around the perimeter of the housing open end; a magnet holder located at the housing closed end-field for holding a magnet; and a magnet, held within the adapter by the magnet holder. The adapter is held in operative contact with a filter by magnet attraction from said magnet. The adapter side walls extending radially away from the filter side walls which facilitates removal of the device, after use, so that it can be reused on replacement filters. | 08-20-2009 |
20090218269 | Oil filter - An oil filter arrangement, has a housing ( | 09-03-2009 |
20090230046 | AIRCRAFT FILTER DEVICE WITH A MEMBER FOR KEYING AND DRIVING THE CARTRIDGE - The invention relates to an aircraft filter device comprising a hydraulic block adapted to receive removably a filter ( | 09-17-2009 |
20090236276 | Modular Drinking Water Filtration System with Adapter Rings for Replaceable Cartridges to Assure Proper Fit - A modular filter system using replaceable filter cartridges includes matching adaptor rings in the filter head and on the filter cartridge placed at selected circumferential positions to ensure proper cartridge fit and to provide a proprietary cartridge construction for selected users. The adaptor rings operate only to control cartridge to filter head fit and are not used to drive the rotary valve spindle. | 09-24-2009 |
20090242472 | TANK - A tank for water-carrying appliances is proposed, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for the treatment of foods and/or beverages, such as beverage vending machines, in particular coffee vending machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air purifiers and conditioners or the like, a suction connection on the tank for the intake of water from the tank, with means for generating a vacuum, and a filter connection for connecting a filter cartridge inside the tank being provided, while it is ensured that only one permitted filter type is used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures at the filter connection element in order to exclude the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank. | 10-01-2009 |
20090242473 | TANK - A tank is proposed for appliances which use water, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for preparation of foodstuffs and/or drinks, such as automatic drinks machines, in particular automatic coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steamers, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and air conditioners or the like, wherein a suction connection is provided on the tank for suction of water from the tank with means for production of reduced pressure, and a filter connection for connection of a filter cartridge in the interior of and/or outside the tank, while ensuring that only the permissible filter type is used. A tank according to the invention is distinguished by mechanical coding structures with a polygonal structure of the circumferential surface on the filter connecting element, in order to prevent the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank. | 10-01-2009 |
20090255866 | Oil filter arrangement and filter element for an oil filter arrangement - An oil filter arrangement ( | 10-15-2009 |
20090261029 | Fluid Filtration Apparatus and Method - An apparatus and method for filtering a liquid utilize a filter apparatus including a bypass filter, a full flow filter, and a flow balancing element for dividing a total inlet flow of fluid to the filter apparatus into a bypass portion, passing through the bypass filter, and a full flow portion, passing through the full flow filter. The bypass filter has a lower filtering efficiency than the full flow filter element, so that a venturi tube is not required for causing the bypass portion to pass through the bypass filter. The flow balancing element divides the flow into a desired bypass portion and a desired full flow portion, at a predetermined operating temperature. Below the operating temperature, the bypass portion increases and the full flow portion decreases, the bypass portion becoming greater that the full flow portion at a second predetermined temperature below the operating temperature. | 10-22-2009 |
20090277823 | Refrigeration Device Comprising a Water Filter - A refrigeration device comprising an internal water conduit that contains a mounting site for an exchangeable water filter and at least one valve situated downstream of said filter, for controlling the water flow through the conduit. A chemically inert particle filter can be fitted to the mounting site. | 11-12-2009 |
20090289003 | Water treatment apparatus with easy filter replacement construction - A water treatment apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of connecting accessories, manifolds and filter cartridges. Each of the connecting accessories includes a seat ring fixed on the frame and a communicating pipe coaxially received in the seat ring. The seat rings together with the communicating pipes are spaced at a distance from one another. Each of the manifolds is suspended between adjacent two of the connecting accessories and has inlet and outlet ports at opposite ends. The inlet and outlet ports of each of the manifolds are rotatably and coaxially received in adjacent the seat rings respectively with their exterior walls in contact with inner walls of adjacent the seat rings and their interior walls in contact with outer walls of adjacent the communicating pipes. Additionally, the filter cartridges are detachably joined to the manifolds respectively. | 11-26-2009 |
20090301956 | Modular debris rack - A modular debris rack device for preventing foreign or other materials from entering into fluid, water intake, inlet, or outlet equipment and facilities, flow control systems, hydraulic structures, waterways and marine structures and facilities and/or intermediately retaining foreign or other materials at or within such structures and waterways being comprised of one or plurality of linear or curved upper, lower, opposing, radial, conical, and/or side to side rack frames, and/or optionally installed intermediate rack frames with solid or tubular round, square, rectangle, angled, or other shape removable rigid rack bars, and/or removable flexible rack cables, cords, chain, rope, or other type flexible longitudinal structures that may be collectively referred hereinafter as “rods”, or “rack retention elements” to fit the desired rack orientation and spacing installation requirements. The modular debris rack permits installation and removal the modular debris rack, rack frames, and removal and reinstallation of rack frame bar components without tools, and simple removal or replacement of individual rack frame components either without tools or with a minimal amount of tools. The modular debris rack frame can be made from any materials such as steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastics, rubber, or any combination thereof, and other elements to any required size or shape installed either individually or by grouping and can be installed at any angle or orientation. | 12-10-2009 |
20090308799 | Water filter housing cap - A filter housing cap for water purifier capable of combining and supporting a plurality of filters is disclosed. The filter housing cap for water purifier includes a plurality of engagement portions for engaging with housings having a filter, an inlet for water and an outlet for water formed at any one engagement portion and another engagement portion respectively, and a passage reciprocally communicated with the engagement portions and formed at the cap itself, whereby the shape and the manufacturing process thereof is simple. Also, since the passage is formed in the cap itself, separated parts are unnecessary and a water leakage can be prevented. Moreover, the engagement portions can be arranged at various angles such as a straight line, a right angle and so on, so that it can implement the integrated filter housing cap, thereby it is free from restraint of a establishment space. | 12-17-2009 |
20090308800 | WATER FILTER MATERIALS AND WATER FILTERS CONTAINING A MIXTURE OF MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS CARBON PARTICLES - A filter and filter material for providing or treating potable water is provided. The filter includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a filter material disposed within the housing, the filter material formed at least in part from a mixture of a plurality of mesoporous and microporous activated carbon particles. Preferably, at least some of the mesoporous activated carbon filter particles are coated with a cationic polymer, and even more preferably, at least some of the particles are coated with a cationic polymer and silver or a silver containing material. Kits comprising filters and information relating to the reduction, killing or removal of bacteria, viruses, microbials, and TTHM are also provided. | 12-17-2009 |
20090314703 | System and Method for Demonstrating Water Filtration and Purification Techniques - The present invention is a portable water filtration/purification system that may be used for educational purposes. It includes a plurality of stackable filtration/purification housings, each of which accommodates a different type of water filtration/purification subsystem. A pressurization cap connectable to each housing provides for pressurizing one, several or all housings stacked in a particular combination or sub-combination. The housings may be color-coded for easy identification of each the type of filter within a particular housing. The water filters or purifiers in the various housing may include, but are not limited to, a sediment filter, a carbon filter, a reverse osmosis filter, a forward osmosis filter, a chemical purifier (or purification sub-system), and/or an ultraviolet light water purifier (or purification sub-system). | 12-24-2009 |
20100000929 | System comprising a fluid treatment module and a support structure - A system comprising a fluid treatment assembly, means for feeding the assembly with fluid to be treated and receiving treated fluid, and a structure ( | 01-07-2010 |
20100012568 | FUEL CARTRIDGE - Provided is a fuel cartridge in which a liquid fuel is not lost in storage, in which a follower is prevented from being deformed and separating even when heavy vibration is exerted onto the fuel cartridge to make it possible to stably supply the liquid fuel directly to a fuel cell main body, in which in particular, even when a volume of a liquid fuel is big and a cartridge diameter is large, the liquid fuel can stably be supplied directly to a fuel cell main body and which is suited to a small-sized fuel cell. It is a fuel cartridge detachably connected with a fuel cell main body and assumes the following constitution; that is, the fuel cartridge is equipped with a fuel-storing vessel | 01-21-2010 |
20100012569 | HOT WATER FILTER FOR A DISHWASHER - A hot water filter ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100025315 | FILTER MEDIUM FOR STRAINERS USED IN NUCLEAR REACTOR EMERGENCY CORE COOLING SYSTEMS - A filter medium for strainers used in the emergency sump of a nuclear power plant ECCS. The filter medium is employed with double wall, concentric tube type strainer modules. The filter medium is preferably constructed of a woven or knitted stainless steel wire material and is shaped in a cylinder so that it can be inserted between two concentric strainer walls, concentric tube type strainer in such a manner that water that passes through the strainer must pass through and be filtered by the filter medium before the water can be pumped to the reactor core. The filter medium is inserted through the bottom of the strainer module and is held in place by an x-shaped retainer. The filter creates varied approach velocity of the fluid and results in non-uniform fibrous debris accumulation on the strainer, insuring acceptable strainer debris hydraulic head loss. | 02-04-2010 |
20100025316 | LOCKING DRAIN FILTER FOR FLOOR DRAINS WITH DRAIN WELLS - A locking drain filter for floor drains with drain wells is provided. An upper filter portion has external dimensions that allow the upper filter portion to be inserted into a drain line at the bottom of the drain well. A lower filter portion has first external dimensions that allow the lower filter portion to be inserted into the drain line and second external dimensions that allow the lower filter portion to be inserted into the upper filter portion. A compressible gasket has external dimensions that allow the compressible gasket to be inserted into the drain line when the compressible gasket is in an uncompressed state and internal dimensions that allow the compressible gasket to be placed over the second external dimensions of the lower filter portion. A compression device applies a compressive force to the upper filter portion and the lower filter portion, and if the upper filter portion, compressible gasket, and lower filter portion have been inserted into the drain line prior to the application of the compressive force, the compressible gasket is compressed by the upper filter portion and the lower filter portion and expands radially so as to lock the upper filter portion and the lower filter portion into the drain line. | 02-04-2010 |
20100032359 | Oil Filter, Oil Separator and Filter Insert Thereof - The invention concerns a filter insert ( | 02-11-2010 |
20100032360 | Fuel Filter of a Motor Vehicle - A fuel filter of a motor vehicle is designed to be mounted in a traveling direction of the motor vehicle and has a filter housing with a housing base body. The housing base body has a front side facing in the traveling direction. The front side of the housing base body has an external, integrally formed rib structure configured and adapted as impact protection. | 02-11-2010 |
20100032361 | Hydraulic Filter with One-Piece Input End Cap - A hydraulic filter includes a canister extending along the longitudinal axis. A closed end cap is at one end of the canister for closing one end thereof. A removable filter element is contained within the canister and a modular one-piece input end cap is at an end of the canister. The one-piece input end cap includes a hydraulic input chamber and a hydraulic output chamber which can be positioned in any one of three mutually perpendicular directions. The one-piece input end cap also allows for sensors to be positioned in any one of three mutually perpendicular directions. In addition, the one-piece input end cap can be utilized in base-ported or top-ported configurations while also allowing for side-to-side or side-to-end configurations. | 02-11-2010 |
20100044292 | WATER PURIFICATION MODULE - A water purification module comprises a housing having a space longitudinally defined in the housing and extending to a top of the housing to define an opening. A purified water outlet path, a waste water outlet path and an intake path are respectively laterally defined in a lower end of the housing and respectively communicate with the space. A filter set is longitudinally received in the space form the opening. The filter set includes a hollow prior filter longitudinally received in the space, a hollow filter housing longitudinally received in the prior filter, and a hollow posterior filter longitudinally received in the filter housing. A cap is partially and complementally received in the opening for closing the housing. | 02-25-2010 |
20100044293 | SEALING FOR LIQUID FILTER - The present disclosure pertains to a fluid filter having a mounting member such as a nut plate which may take the form of a nut plate assembly carrying a seal member. An annular bead is formed into the canister and engages the seal member. The seal member is disposed between the nut plate and the canister. | 02-25-2010 |
20100044294 | Micro dialyzer - A spherical dialysis chamber with a heavier cap (the density of cap material is higher than that of the dialyzer) or the distribution of weight is such that it is higher weight distribution is towards the cap, so that it tilts always towards the bottom of the container containing the dialysis buffer. | 02-25-2010 |
20100051528 | Seal Improvement for Lube Filter - A filter for applications such as a lube filter for a large medium speed diesel engine application lube system is provided in which the open end cap carries three different seals including two radial seals that seal radially against a stem pipe in an axial abutment face and a seal gasket that seals against a mounting face of the housing. One of the radial seals is more reliable than the other while the other of the radial seals acts as a redundant backup and safety in the event that there is an improper installation or damage to the other seal as a result thereof. | 03-04-2010 |
20100051529 | DIALYZER CARTRIDGE MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A HEMODIALYSIS SYSTEM - A dialyzer mount arranged to support a plurality of differently sized and/or shaped dialyzer units and to accommodate different distances between dialysate connections on the dialyzer units. The dialyzer mount, which may be located on a front panel of the dialysis unit, may include a pair of flange portions that are each arranged to engage with a respective dialysate quick-connect fitting connected to a dialysate port of the dialyzer. Each flange portion may be arranged to engage with a groove on the quick connect fitting that is located between a portion of the base of the quick connect fitting and a slide element of the quick connect fitting. One flange portion may include an adjustable support that is moveable, e.g., in a vertical direction. | 03-04-2010 |
20100051530 | Flexible Filter With Continuously Extruded Profile Frame - A filter pack is formed of a pleated filter section and a channel that forms a frame. The filter section may be formed of a non-woven polymer material which has been pleated. The filter section may have edge banding along at least a portion of its periphery. The filter section may be retained in the frame by an adhesive. One or more filter sections may be combined to form a filter pack. The frame may be continuously formed from an extruded plastic which may be folded to provide a one, two, three or four part frame. The frame may be provided with living hinge and mechanical locking features. A foldable edge band may be provided to allow the joining of multiple filter sections into larger filter packs. | 03-04-2010 |
20100065486 | Filter assembly - An assembly including a first filter element; and a filter element assembly connected to the first filter element. The filter element assembly includes a second filter element located between a first plate and a second plate. The second plate includes a liquid outlet into a center open area of the first filter element. The first and second plates are directly fixedly connected to each other to retain the second filter element therebetween. The second plate is located at an end of the first filter element. | 03-18-2010 |
20100072123 | Adjustable height liquid level management tools and systems - A lift mechanism positioned on a tank containing potentially explosive gases, corrosive material and/or poisonous material with the motor of the mechanism on top of the lift and more than five feet away from any vent or opening of the tank and one or more devices inside the tank being moved and positioned by the lift mechanism. | 03-25-2010 |
20100078374 | ALIGNMENT APPARATUS FOR EXTERNAL PRESSURE TYPE MODULE AND FILTERING SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME - An alignment apparatus for external pressure type module and a filtering system comprising the same is disclosed, which is capable of supporting the external pressure type module while being connected to a pipe and the filtering system, wherein the alignment apparatus comprises a supporting member having a central through-hole into which the external pressure type module is to be inserted; and the filtering system comprises an external pressure type module, a pipe connected with the external pressure type module, and an alignment apparatus for supporting the external pressure type module while being connected with the pipe. | 04-01-2010 |
20100084329 | Screen clamp - This invention relates to a method for easy installation and removal of a screen assembly for vibratory machinery and more particularly to shake table screening. The screen assembly comprises a screen frame, a screen cloth and a screen bed, whereby no clamping components are visible on top of the screen. Each assembly section can be controlled independently and clamping force is controlled by a pneumatic regulator located near an air line connection on the side of a shaker. | 04-08-2010 |
20100096314 | Water filtering device - A water filtering device includes a casing having a first space defined therein and an inner part is received in the first space. The casing includes an inlet at top thereof and an outlet at a lower end thereof. The inner part includes a cover and an inner tube is located therein. A second space is defined between the inner tube and the inner periphery of the inner part. Filtering particles are received in the second space. The inner part includes apertures defined through a lower end thereof and communicating with the first and second spaces. Water enters into the first space form the inlet and enters into the second space via the apertures and is filtered by the filtering particles. The filtered water flows over the open top of the inner tube and enters into the inner tube and flows out from the outlet of the casing. | 04-22-2010 |
20100108589 | Single-Piece Tapped Plate and Retainer for Fluid Filters - The present invention relates generally to a fluid filter assemblies. In particular, the present invention is directed to fluid filter assemblies comprising a single-piece tapped plate and retainer. | 05-06-2010 |
20100108590 | FLUID FILTER WITH AN ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE ON AN ENDPLATE OF THE FILTERING ELEMENT - A fluid filter includes a filter element having a filtering media disposed between two endplates. One endplate includes an open flow passage that allows a working fluid to flow into or out of the media during operation. The other endplate includes a connection structure. A cover houses the filter element, and has an opening that is an inlet or outlet in fluid communication with the opening of the one endplate. The cover includes another fill opening proximate the other endplate. A cap is connected to the connection structure of the other endplate to close the opening of the cover. The cover is retained between the cap and other endplate. Generally, the attachment configuration between the cap and the other endplate of the filter element helps ensure that the filter element with the correct micron rating is installed in a filtration system. | 05-06-2010 |
20100116729 | FILTER - A filter has a filter housing having an interior. A drainage device is provided that has a collecting cup, a fastening screw for the collecting cup, and a threaded part secured in the filter housing and provided with an inner thread for receiving the fastening screw. The threaded part has an outer surface with at least one drainage passage connecting the interior of the filter housing to the collecting cup. The filter housing has a cup-shaped receptacle for the threaded part and the cup-shaped receptacle has a securing wall that at least partially extends about a circumference of the cup-shaped receptacle. The threaded part is a press-fit bushing pressed into the receptacle. The press-fit bushing has a circumferential wall provided with a circumferential contact surface secured by the securing wall and extending at least partially about a circumference of the press-fit bushing. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122951 | PURIFICATION DEVICE FOR WATER - A purification device for water is provided, which operates according to the principle of reverse osmosis and has a plurality of pipes essentially traveling in parallel, wherein first self-supporting common parts are provided, which have a plurality of recesses for force-fitting accommodation of the pipes and the common parts can be stacked one on top of the other. Through the formation of common parts, it is possible to erect large water treatment plants made from modules in a simple, cost-advantageous manner. | 05-20-2010 |
20100126924 | ANTI-ROTATION OF SHELL RELATIVE TO NUTPLATE - A filter assembly having anti-rotation features that prevent rotation of a shell relative to a nutplate and a method of forming the disclosed filter assembly are described. The disclosed method radially deforms a flange of the housing to the shape of the pre-formed anti-rotation features, and does not utilize a secondary operation such as a staking operation to stake selected edge portions. | 05-27-2010 |
20100140155 | FILTER ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS - A filter arrangement includes a filter cartridge having a first filter element and a second filter element. The first filter element includes a first tubular section of filter media extending between first and second end caps and defining a first open filter interior. The second filter element includes a second tubular section of filter media operably oriented in the first open filter interior. The second tubular section of filter media extends between third and fourth end caps and defines a second open filter interior. The first end cap defines an inner container and an outer container circumscribing the inner container. The outer container is secured to the first tubular section of filter media. The inner container has an end wall axially spaced from the outer container. The third end cap has a media end secured to the second tubular section of filter media and a tubular wall axially extending from the media end. The tubular wall is circumscribed by the inner container of the first end cap. The filter arrangement further includes a housing for the cartridge, and can be either a spin-on or a bowl-cartridge filter. The filter arrangement is usable in a hydraulic system including a sump; an implement valve; a pump; and a filter head in fluid communication with the sump, implement valve, pump, and filter arrangement. | 06-10-2010 |
20100140156 | Modular Fluid Purification System and Components Thereof - This invention relates to a modular purification system having a disposable sump assembly and an improved flow distribution plate. The system is readily adaptable to a variety of configurations without the need for repiping or replumbing of the installation, and lends itself to the use of multiple purification techniques. | 06-10-2010 |
20100155321 | Filter assembly - A fuel filter assembly includes a header and a can-shaped housing removeably attached to the header. The can-shaped housing has an upper rim portion provided with a plurality of notches therein. A filter unit has an upper end cap provided with a plurality of tabs extending from the periphery and positioned within the notches of the housing. The spacing of the notches about the axis of the housing must be the same as the spacing of the tabs about the axis of the filter unit to permit the filter unit and housing to be properly assembled, thereby preventing the use of an incorrect filter unit within the housing. Additionally, the header has a plurality of key slots that receive the tabs on the filter unit. The spacing of the key slots and tabs must be the same to permit the housing and received filter unit to be properly connected to the header. | 06-24-2010 |
20100170839 | Water bottle with filter - A disposable and recyclable water bottle formed of a non-toxic plastic composition includes a flexible sidewall, a neck with an open top and cap, and an open bottom end. A filter cartridge is received within the open bottom and contains activated carbon sandwiched between 0.7 to 50 microns filtration membranes, all contained between upper and lower perforated plates. A lower portion of the filtration cartridge provides a filling chamber for receiving a flow of unfiltered water on to the lower perforated plates for passage through the filter. An arrangement of slots in the walls of the filling chamber allows a portion of the flowing water to bypass the filter in order to prevent overflow when filling the bottle. A cap containing internal screw threads attaches to the external screw threads of the open bottom end, sealing the interior of the bottle. Once sealed, the contained water is allowed to move around in a fluid motion between the interior of the bottle and the filling chamber. | 07-08-2010 |
20100170840 | COLLAPSIBLE COLANDER & BOWL - A collapsible container consists of three parts: a rigid top rim, a flexible center band, and a rigid base. This combination of sections allows the container to easily collapse to about one-third of its original height. The container is also quite stable when expanded and is self-supporting. In various embodiments of the invention, for example, the upper rim may be expandable, the base may include holes or mesh to serve as a colander or strainer, or the base may be configured as a tube to function as a funnel. | 07-08-2010 |
20100176046 | FILTRATION SYSTEM WITH A DUAL SEALING RING FILTER BASKET AND/OR A DUAL SEALING RING COLLAR FOR A FILTER ELEMENT - Filter basket assemblies ( | 07-15-2010 |
20100176047 | FLUID FILTER WITH NUTPLATE HAVING AN END FACE SEAL AND OUTER ATTACHMENT DESIGN - A fluid filter has a filter element disposed inside a housing having a generally open end. The filter element has media allowing a working fluid to be filtered therethrough. A nutplate connected to the housing at the generally open end has an end face with an inlet and outlet. The inlet allows the working fluid to enter the generally open end of the housing and access the media. The outlet allows filtered fluid to exit the generally open end of the housing. The end face includes inner and outer seals. The inner seal surrounds one of the inlet or the outlet and is between them. The outer seal surrounds the other of the inlet and outlet. The inner seal separates non-filtered fluid from filtered fluid. The outer seal separates the fluid from the external environment. A connection structure on an outer surface of the nutplate allows connection to other equipment. | 07-15-2010 |
20100181243 | Filter Unit Having a Conical Thread - To be able to insert a cylindrical filter element ( | 07-22-2010 |
20100181244 | PIPE COUPLING WITH INTEGRATED FILTER AND FLOW DETECTOR - A pipe coupling ( | 07-22-2010 |
20100181245 | Preliminary Filter for a Fuel Delivery Unit - A preliminary filter for a fuel delivery unit of a motor vehicle, with a filter fabric which is tensioned by a supporting edge. The supporting edge is manufactured integrally with a connecting piece for connection to the fuel delivery unit and with transverse webs and supporting ribs. The preliminary filter has few components to be assembled and can be manufactured particularly cost-effectively. | 07-22-2010 |
20100193423 | DUAL SURFACE DENSITY BAFFLE FOR CLARIFIER TANK - A baffle system for use in a clarifier tank, having a tank bottom and a periphery and a substantially vertical peripheral wall bounding the interior of the tank, has a plurality of baffles mounted on the peripheral wall of the clarifier tank, each baffle has an upper baffle surface with a lower end and an upper end. The upper end of the upper baffle portion is coupled to the side wall of the clarifier tank wall. The lower end of the upper baffle portion is disposed, at a substantially 60° angle away from the side wall of the clarifier tank such that the upper baffle surface slopes downwardly and away from the side wall. | 08-05-2010 |
20100200490 | FILTER WITH LOCALIZED FLOW ATTACHMENT AND FILTER HEAD - A fluid filter device is described, where a flow attachment member provides a unique interface between the filtering element and a filter head. The fluid filter described herein generally provides a flow structure that is localized and sealed. The flow attachment member is configured to communicate fluid into and out of the fluid filter, and is configured to localize fluid flow both into and out of the fluid filter within a separating structure of the flow attachment member. The flow attachment member further includes a seal structure configured to substantially prevent or at least confine leakage to a localized area away from proximity of the edges of the housing. A composite filter head is described that has integrally molded inlet and outlet fittings. | 08-12-2010 |
20100206794 | MELT FILTER - A melt filter, for the purification of plastic melts, particularly dispensed from extruders, comprises a housing ( | 08-19-2010 |
20100206795 | DISTRIBUTOR FOR DOMESTIC WATER FILTERS - A generally cylindrical hub with a vertical axis has a bottom and a top and a side wall. The side wall has a plurality of circumferentially spaced radial extending minor cavities. The top has an axial aperture forming a major cavity. A vertically extending hollow cylindrical tube has a lower end received by and supported by the axial aperture. A plurality of generally cylindrical hollow arms extend radially in a common horizontal plane. Each cylindrical arm has a closed exterior end and an interior end received by and supported by an associated radial minor cavity. Each cylindrical arm has a plurality of rows of perforations for the flow of a fluid through the cylindrical tube, the hub, the arms and the rows of perforations. | 08-19-2010 |
20100206796 | FILTER DEVICE FOR FLUIDS, PARTICULARLY HYDRAULIC FLUIDS, LUBRICATING OILS, AND FUELS - The invention relates to a filter device for fluids, particularly hydraulic or lubricating oils, having a filter element ( | 08-19-2010 |
20100224546 | Connection Assembly for Ultra High Pressure Liquid Chromatography - A fitting assembly having a single- or double-headed ferrule, a nut, and a fitting that may be assembled or dissembled by an operator. The fitting assembly includes a nut with first and second ends, with the second end adapted to receive or abut the first end of a ferrule, and further includes a fitting with a first end having an internally tapered portion adapted to receive the second end of the ferrule and a second end adapted to be removably connected to a component or fitting of a liquid chromatography system. The nut, ferrule and fitting of the fitting assembly have passageways therethrough for receiving and removably holding tubing. | 09-09-2010 |
20100230342 | Filter Element for Liquid Filters and Liquid Filter - The invention concerns a filter element as well as a liquid filter wherein the filter element is axially insertable into the filter housing ( | 09-16-2010 |
20100237000 | ENCAPSULATED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided having an encapsulate manifold with a reverse osmosis cartridge and one or more filter cartridges. The filter cartridge includes a detent for being received within a slot in the manifold head for secure locking engagement. The water treatment system further includes a single probe conductivity monitoring system for monitoring the performance of a reverse osmosis membrane. The water treatment system is also provided in a modular arrangement wherein manifold heads are physically and fluidly coupled together via a clip which interfaces with the modular manifold heads. The water treatment system also allows for a retrofit application to include a permeate pump. The cartridges are also designed to provide a minimum annular inlet gap to minimize spillage during changing of the cartridges. | 09-23-2010 |
20100237001 | ENCAPSULATED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided having an encapsulate manifold with a reverse osmosis cartridge and one or more filter cartridges. The filter cartridge includes a detent for being received within a slot in the manifold head for secure locking engagement. The water treatment system further includes a single probe conductivity monitoring system for monitoring the performance of a reverse osmosis membrane. The water treatment system is also provided in a modular arrangement wherein manifold heads are physically and fluidly coupled together via a clip which interfaces with the modular manifold heads. The water treatment system also allows for a retrofit application to include a permeate pump. The cartridges are also designed to provide a minimum annular inlet gap to minimize spillage during changing of the cartridges. | 09-23-2010 |
20100252493 | FLOATING FILTER HOLDER - A system and method are disclosed for filtering liquid using a filter platform that is not rigidly affixed to a container containing the liquid to be filtered. The platform may be buoyant so that as liquid flows from one side of the platform, through a filter, and then to the other side of the platform, the platform may move, thus reducing the volume of a container or portion of a container that holds the unfiltered liquid. Alternatively, the platform may be heavier than the liquid to be filtered, may be either set in place on a support structure or else set on top of unfiltered liquid and allowed to sink downward as liquid is filtered. The system may further comprise a flexible membrane that allows two sections of liquid to be separated, even while the platform is moveable. | 10-07-2010 |
20100258492 | FILTERING MEMBRANE MODULE AND FILTERING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A filtering membrane module and a filtering apparatus having the same, which is capable of remarkably reducing a vibration of filtering membrane module during an aeration process for a maintenance cleaning of filtering membrane, and preventing a crack from occurring in the filtering membrane module by the vibration, wherein the filtering membrane module comprises a filtering membrane; a header, to which the filtering membrane is potted, including a first lateral side and a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side; a first coupling unit provided at the first lateral side; and a second coupling unit provided at the second lateral side. | 10-14-2010 |
20100270225 | RETAINING MEANS FOR RETAINING AN EXTERNAL FUNCTIONAL MEANS ON A TREATMENT APPARATUS, EXTERNAL FUNCTIONAL MEANS, AND TREATMENT APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a retaining device for retaining at least one external functional apparatus comprising at least two tube ports on a treatment apparatus, wherein the retaining device comprises at least two stops which restrict a rotational movement of the external functional apparatus inside the retaining device. It further relates to an external functional apparatus as well as a treatment apparatus. | 10-28-2010 |
20100270226 | APPARATUS FOR SUPPORT OF A MEMBRANE FILTER - A removable clamp, for supporting a membrane filter, includes connected and opposing walls. A locking feature, which may be connected to an end of one of the walls, engages and disengages a terminal end of the other wall. When the filter is inserted between the opposing walls of the clamp, and the locking feature engages the terminal end of the other wall, an inner surface of each of the opposing walls is secured against corresponding major surfaces of the inserted filter, in order to support the filter without extending over vent holes of the filter. | 10-28-2010 |
20100288687 | KEYED FILTER ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a unique filter assembly for ensuring replacement cartridge compatibility in filtration systems having replaceable filter cartridges with lugged mounting systems. One representative filter assembly includes a representative cartridge member having a body portion for enclosing filter media and a neck portion depending therefrom. The representative neck portion of the representative cartridge includes at least one axial inlet port for directing unfiltered fluid into the body portion and at least one axial outlet port for directing filtered fluid out of the body portion. The representative neck portion also has at least two representative lugs depending radially outwardly therefrom, wherein at least one lug defines a keyed surface formation. | 11-18-2010 |
20100300950 | Acoustically Optimised Fluid Line - A fluid line for transporting fuel from a pump pre-filter to a fuel pump, which damps the noises of the fuel pump and a fuel delivery unit that is equipped with said fluid line Damping is achieved by at least one damping region, which is situated opposite the intake opening and which damps vibrations originating from the fuel pump. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300951 | Gray Water Recycling System - A gray water reclamation system having a holding tank configured to engage between the drain trap of a conventional sink and the drain conduit leading to the sewer or septic tank. The tank so engaged functions to both capture gray water and to prevent sewer gases from migrating back to the sink drain. An overflow drainpipe provides water communication to the sewer to prevent overflows and a filter and a pump are both operatively engaged to the holding tank, yet positioned for changing and service without draining the holding tank or disengaging the system. | 12-02-2010 |
20100307965 | FILTER MODULE AND THE STRINGING THEREOF TO FORM A FILTER SYSTEM - A filter module comprising a pressure pipe and a membrane disposed therein, having connections for a fluid to be fed, preferably untreated water, and for filtrate and retentate to be discharged, characterized by a functional/connection unit which is fastened in one end of the pressure pipe and has an upper part and a lower part, wherein all of the connections are provided on the upper part, and flow ducts which are in communication with the connections pass through the lower part, wherein the pressure pipe and the membrane have provided thereinbetween an open annular space through which the fed fluid flows to the bottom side of the membrane, and wherein the pressure pipe has a closed bottom. | 12-09-2010 |
20100307966 | HOT DISCONNECT REPLACEABLE WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly for filtering water from an external source, the filter assembly having a manifold assembly and a filter cartridge. The filter cartridge includes a cartridge engagement means while the manifold includes a manifold engagement means. The cartridge engagement means and manifold engagement means cooperatively interfacing for removable attachment of the filter cartridge to the manifold assembly. The cartridge engagement means and manifold engagement means oriented in a retaining relation during removal of the cartridge filter from the manifold assembly such that any entrained pressure within the cartridge filter is vented while the cartridge engagement means and manifold engagement means are in the retaining relation. | 12-09-2010 |
20100320134 | Systems, Apparatus and Methods for Vacuum Filtration - A liquid filtering system and methods for filtering are disclosed. One embodiment of the system includes a filtering apparatus having a receiving receptacle coupled with an adapter. The adapter has an adapter port for receiving a vacuum and an interface for coupling with an output receptacle that receives filtered liquid from the filtering apparatus. The adapter is between the receiving receptacle and output receptacle when the output receptacle is coupled with the adapter interface. The system also includes a base having a substantially rigid housing containing an internal vacuum channel terminating at a base vacuum delivery port. The adapter is couplable with the base to connect the adapter port to the base vacuum delivery port. | 12-23-2010 |
20100326898 | Water filter with softener and residual hardness stabilizer - The present invention relates to a water filter for water-conveying equipment, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for preparing food and/or drinks such as automatic drinks machines, in particular automatic coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high pressure cleaners, air purifiers and air conditioners or the like, with a housing filled with filter material. The water filter is distinguished according to the invention in that a combination of a softener and a residual hardness stabilizer is provided as the filter material. | 12-30-2010 |
20110000839 | FILTER CARTRIDGE CENTERING DEVICE - A filter cartridge centering device and method are provided for centering a filter cartridge within a filter canister. The device includes a flexible elongate strap having a strap portion with a series of ratchet teeth formed near a first end and an enlarged head portion formed at a second end. The head portion contains an aperture and a pawl that cooperates with the ratchet teeth to prevent removal of the strap portion from the aperture. A plurality of flexible fingers extend generally perpendicularly from the strap portion at spaced locations along a length of the strap portion. The flexible fingers are arranged to extend radially outwardly from the filter cartridge to engage an inner wall of the filter canister to center the filter cartridge within the canister. | 01-06-2011 |
20110005987 | SUBMERGED MEMBRANE SEPARATOR AND MEMBRANE CARTRIDGE - A submerged membrane separator includes: a plurality of membrane cartridges arranged at predetermined spaces; a flow generating device for generating flows in one direction along the membrane surfaces of the membrane cartridges; and wall members on both sides of a channel of the flow in the one direction formed between the membrane cartridges adjacent to each other. The membrane cartridges can be attached and detached from another direction substantially orthogonal to the flows in the one direction and substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of the membrane cartridges. | 01-13-2011 |
20110005988 | KEYED FILTER ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a unique filter assembly for ensuring replacement cartridge compatibility in filtration systems having replaceable filter cartridges with lugged mounting systems. One representative filter assembly includes a representative cartridge member having a body portion for enclosing filter media and a neck portion depending therefrom. The representative neck portion of the representative cartridge includes at least one axial inlet port for directing unfiltered fluid into the body portion and at least one axial outlet port for directing filtered fluid out of the body portion. The representative neck portion also has at least two representative lugs depending radially outwardly therefrom, wherein at least one lug defines a keyed surface formation. | 01-13-2011 |
20110005989 | FILTRATION SYSTEMS AND FITTING ARRANGEMENTS FOR FILTRATION SYSTEMS - Filtration systems may comprise a manifold having a fitting and a filter having a fitting. One of the manifold fitting and the filter fitting may comprise a nozzle including a tip portion having a contact surface. The other of the manifold fitting and the filter fitting may comprise a receptacle which receives the nozzle and has a contact surface. The filter may be removably mountable to the manifold with the filter fitting detachably engaging the manifold fitting and the contact surface at the tip portion of the nozzle abutting and sealing against the contact surface of the receptacle to prevent leakage at the end of the nozzle. | 01-13-2011 |
20110011782 | Sealed Filter Element - A filter element has filter media supported by a filter frame having differential channel depth receiving initially flowable sealing material. The filter frame has a widened mouth for receiving and funneling sealing material. A filter frame is provided with leading and trailing edge construction ensuring proper installation orientation. A filter frame is provided with removal assist construction for service personnel. | 01-20-2011 |
20110011783 | FILTER SCREEN AND INTEGRATED VALVE WITH A FILTER SCREEN - A filter screen for an integrated valve is disclosed, which is inserted into an integral bore of a housing. The filter screen has a retention protrusion, which upon insertion can be put from an assembly position into a retention position. | 01-20-2011 |
20110017649 | Two stage filter cartridge - A fuel filter cartridge includes an upper enclosure and a lower enclosure. The upper enclosure includes an upper section having a cavity for receiving a fuel flow, and a lower section joined to the upper section. A primary filter element is disposed within the lower section. The primary filter element and the lower section define a primary inlet plenum in fluid communication with the upper section cavity and a primary outlet plenum. A secondary filter element is disposed within the lower enclosure. The secondary filter element and the lower enclosure define a secondary inlet plenum in fluid communication with the primary outlet plenum and a secondary outlet plenum for discharging the fuel flow from the filter cartridge. The lower enclosure defines first and second passages in fluid communications with the primary and secondary inlet plenums, respectively, and includes a drain-cock movable between open and closed positions to open or close the first and second passages. | 01-27-2011 |
20110017650 | LIQUID FILTER, ESPECIALLY OIL FILTER - An oil purifying liquid filter, having an annular ring element receiving space, wherein the ring element has two axial end disks, a cover selectively fastened to a housing to close the receiving space, an inlet that is formed within the housing on a crude side, an outlet that is formed within the housing on a pure side, a first additional opening that is formed within the housing, a second additional opening that is formed within the cover, a first closure that is formed on the first end disk of the filter element in order to close the first additional opening, and a second closure that is formed on the second end disk of the filter element to selectively close the second additional opening. | 01-27-2011 |
20110024343 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONNECTING FILTER CARTRIDGE TO FILTER COVER BY USING INTERMEDIARY ELEMENT - A method of connecting filter cartridge | 02-03-2011 |
20110036763 | FILLER AND FILTER UNIT FOR A TANK, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE FUEL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE FITTED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE - The unit comprises a tubular filler, provided with an internal thread) suitable for coupling with a corresponding external thread of the mouthpiece of the tank, and with, internally, a plurality of essentially coplanar anchoring prominences which, in the fitted condition, rest on part of the top edge of the mouthpiece of the tank to which they are constrained by fixing elements in such a way as to prevent the unscrewing of the filler. The anchoring prominences have respective retention elements protruding radially towards the centreline of the filler and capable of being opened out elastically towards the outside. The unit also comprises a filter with, at the top, an annular flange protruding radially towards the outside. It is possible to introduce this filter through the filler prefitted on the tank until the said flange interferes with the retention elements of the prominences of the filler and, after passing beyond the said retention elements, is held between them and the top edge of the mouthpiece of the tank. | 02-17-2011 |
20110036764 | REPLACEABLE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE FILTER DEVICE - A replaceable hollow fiber membrane filter device comprising an upper cap, a lower cap, and a cartridge. The cartridge has multiple hollow fiber membrane bundles inside, and an upper and a lower membrane tube covers which are used to fix two ends of hollow fiber membrane bundles. The bottom of each hollow fiber membrane bundle has a lower membrane lagging; the top of each hollow fiber membrane bundle has an upper membrane lagging which extends outward to make a flow way; on the lower membrane tube cover there has multiple slots which conjugate with the fringe of the lower membrane lagging, and on the upper membrane tube cover there has multiple sockets which conjugate with the fringe of the upper membrane lagging, and both are seal-connected by a disassembling structure. The upper end and the lower end of each hollow fiber membrane bundle respectively goes through the upper and the lower membrane lagging, and is mounted inside the upper and the lower membrane tube cover, and seal-connected by disassembling structure. Therefore, the present invention may provide a method of replacement or cleaning single hollow fiber membrane bundle instead of replacing whole filter device, so the cost is down. | 02-17-2011 |
20110036765 | CLEAN WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY OF REFRIGERATOR - Disclosed is a clean water filter of a refrigerator, comprising: a clean water filter allowing water flowed into the refrigerator to be cleaned; a filter head to which the clean water filter is detachably coupled; a rotation cover rotatably coupled to the filter head and provided to receive at least a portion of the clean water filter and filter head; and a rotation part formed on a side of the filter head and allowing the rotation cover to be rotated with respect to the filter head, wherein the rotation cover rotates centering on a shaft parallel to the length direction of the clean water filter. With the present embodiment, the radius of rotation of the rotation cover is formed to be small, making it possible to minimize interference between the rotation cover and the stored goods. | 02-17-2011 |
20110042293 | OIL FILTER ASSEMBLY - An oil filter assembly ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110042294 | END CAP ASSEMBLY ADAPTED FOR INTERCONNECTING FILTRATION ELEMENTS - The disclosure describes end cap assemblies adapted for interconnecting filtration elements in end-to-end relationship and including means for selectively preventing relative rotation between adjacent end caps once engaged. | 02-24-2011 |
20110049034 | MODULAR CROSS-FLOW FILTRATION SYSTEM - A filtration system ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110073537 | Canister Filter System With Drain That Cooperates With Filter Element - A filter element disclosed herein includes a center tube defining a central reservoir and including an interior sidewall. The filter element further includes an end plate and a pocket defining a port extending from the end plate into the central reservoir. The pocket includes an inner wall, an outer wall, and a plurality of projections extending from the outer wall of the pocket toward the interior sidewall of the center tube. | 03-31-2011 |
20110084013 | AXIAL LABYRINTH SEAL FOR FILTRATION SYSTEMS - An axial face seal is described that may be employed to seal a spiral membrane element of a filtration system. A seal can be formed using a first seal plate for capping the spiral membrane element to engage a corresponding face of a second seal plate of an adjacent spiral membrane element. The faces of the first and second seal plates have complementary profiles that yield an intermeshed contact of the seal plates when the spiral membrane element is coupled to the adjacent spiral membrane element. The intermeshed contact creates a tortuous flow path from inside the spiral membrane element to the outside of the spiral membrane element, thereby sealing the spiral membrane element at the point of coupling with the adjacent spiral membrane element. Adjacent spiral membrane elements can be coupled using a latching mechanism that is engaged before the spiral membrane elements are inserted into the cylindrical housing. | 04-14-2011 |
20110089098 | BUOYANT WASTEWATER AERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A buoyant wastewater aeration apparatus includes a buoyant float pod and at least one air conduit leg removably attached at a leg input end to a respective air supply outlet. The float pod further includes a leg-retainer structure that accommodates efficient engagement/dis-engagement of the air conduit leg at a known region of the leg. The leg-retainer structure may be in the form of a resilient clamp having an open end for removably engaging the known region of the leg. Alternatively, the leg may have attached thereto in the known region thereof a leg retainer-engaging structure that surrounds the leg, wherein the leg-retainer structure is a non-resilient split-ring having a given shape and dimension. The split space has a dimension sufficient for the leg diameter to pass through. The leg-retainer structure and the leg retainer-engaging structure have complimentary shapes and dimensions that provide a removable, engagement of the leg retainer-engaging structure concentrically within the leg-retainer structure. When the leg retainer-engaging structure is concentrically engaged within the leg-retainer structure, the leg's air input end is connectably aligned with the air supply outlet. An associated method for servicing the apparatus without removing the apparatus from the working environment is disclosed. | 04-21-2011 |
20110094957 | Screen Seal - A seal for preventing the bypass of solids from a filter screen assembly that can be used in water and wastewater treatment. The seal can include an L-shaped bracket and a housing that can include a channel-shaped member. A first panel of the L-shaped bracket can be inserted into a groove of a belt of the filter screen assembly so as to fill that groove. The belt can be insertably received into a channel recess of the channel-shaped member of the housing. A second panel of the L-shaped bracket can be fastened to one side wall of the channel-shaped member. By securing the L-shaped bracket to the channel-shaped member of the housing, a track is formed for slidably engaging the belt during its rotational movement. The belt's contact with the first panel of the L-shaped bracket inserted into the belt's groove forms a tight, continuous seal. | 04-28-2011 |
20110100892 | ADAPTER FOR FASTENING A FILTER ELEMENT - An adapter is provided for fastening a filter element in a cylindrical receiving opening of a bottom part of a lower piece of a filter housing. The adapter has at least one seal arranged in a peripheral groove on the circumference of the adapter to permit fluid-tight separation of a non-filtrate chamber, which surrounds the external jacket of the filter and from which medium to be filtered can be delivered to the filter, from a filtrate chamber into which the filtrate can be introduced from the filter. The seal is connected by injection molding to a base surface of the peripheral groove and is at a distance from at least one side wall delimiting the base surface of the groove. | 05-05-2011 |
20110114550 | SOLID-LIQUID SEPARATING SYSTEM - A solid-liquid separating system of a parallel plate conveying type can efficiently dehydrate sludge at an inlet and effectively dehydrate it at an outlet, and assures good solid-liquid separating performance. A filter is constituted by a first plate group and a second plate group which perform the parallel motion and displacement left and right, and up and down on the basis of the circular motion. The first plate group includes a plurality of plates A arranged with predetermined spaces. The second plate group includes a plurality of plates B which are as thick as the plates A, and plates C which are thicker than the plates B. The plates B and C are separated. A press unit (not shown) presses sludge at an outlet, where gaps between plates are narrowed. Even when the sludge is dehydrated by applying pressure, few solids will flow out. | 05-19-2011 |
20110120928 | EASY CHANGE FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM - A filter head including a lid extending along a central axis. The lid includes a filter bowl receptacle positioned coaxially about the central axis, a central receptacle positioned coaxially within the filter bowl receptacle, and an intermediate receptacle positioned coaxially between the central receptacle and the filter bowl receptacle. A conduit portion connects to the lid and extends along another axis that is normal to the central axis of the lid. The conduit portion includes a first pathway extending between the first end and the filter bowl receptacle, a second pathway extending between the first end and the central receptacle, a third pathway extending between the second end and the central receptacle, and a fourth pathway extending between the second end and the intermediate receptacle. Couplings allow the filter head to be pivoted about the central axis of the conduit portion. | 05-26-2011 |
20110127206 | Filtration system having fluid couplings - The invention relates to a filtration system that includes one or more flat filter, capillary tube filter, or wound filter modules having a single or double permeate drain on the edge side and fluid couplings for connecting the filter modules to a fluid distributor or additional filter modules. The fluid couplings include at least one passage each for permeate fluid, raw fluid, and concentrate fluid. | 06-02-2011 |
20110132828 | Fluid Filter System - An endcap including a first plate member including a radial inner portion, a radial outer portion, and defining a longitudinal axis. The endcap also includes a flange disposed between the radial inner and outer portions of the first plate member and projecting axially along the longitudinal axis in a first direction. The endcap also includes a first seal member disposed adjacent the flange. The first seal includes a first portion thereof engaged with an axial facing surface of the first plate member and a second portion thereof engaged with a radially facing surface of the flange. The endcap further includes a second plate member disposed radially outward of the radial outer portion and a second seal member disposed adjacent the second plate member including at least a portion thereof axially spaced from the axially facing surface of the first plate member in a second direction along the longitudinal axis opposite the first direction. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132829 | SPIN-ON FILTER WITH EXTERNAL THREADS AND METHODS - A filter arrangement for threadably securing to a filter head includes a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume, an open mouth providing access to the interior volume and an end opposite of the open mouth. The surrounding wall has an exterior and an interior. A filter media construction is operably held within the interior volume. A sleeve, distinct from the housing, is secured to the exterior of the surrounding wall adjacent to the housing mouth and extending partially along the surrounding wall. The sleeve has an exterior and an interior. The exterior of the sleeve defines mounting threads constructed and arranged to removably mount with the filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. The interior of the sleeve is against the exterior of the surrounding wall. A first seal member is oriented against the sleeve to create a seal with a filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. A filter assembly includes a filter arrangement and a filter head. The filter arrangement is removably secured to the filter head by a threaded connection between the sleeve and the filter head. A system includes an engine utilizing a liquid and a filter assembly in fluid communication with the engine to filter the liquid. Methods of making filter arrangements include utilizing structures characterized above. | 06-09-2011 |
20110139698 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING WATER, PARTICULARLY FILTER APPARATUS, AND CARTRIDGE - A device for treating water having a cartridge, which includes a container for receiving treatment means and a connecting head. Furthermore, a connecting device is provided, which is equipped with a holder, a valve device, and a locking device. The holder has at least one side wall, on which the inflow and outflow openings are disposed. The valve device has a valve element, which surrounds the connecting head at least partially and is disposed movably in the holder. The associated cartridge provides at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening on at least one side surface. The cartridge has at least one recess and/or a lug for the engagement of a locking element of a locking device of the connecting device. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139699 | SPIN-ON FILTER WITH EXTERNAL THREADS AND METHODS - A filter arrangement for threadably securing to a filter head includes a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume, an open mouth providing access to the interior volume and an end opposite of the open mouth. The surrounding wall has an exterior and an interior. A filter media construction is operably held within the interior volume. A sleeve, distinct from the housing, is secured to the exterior of the surrounding wall adjacent to the housing mouth and extending partially along the surrounding wall. The sleeve has an exterior and an interior. The exterior of the sleeve defines mounting threads constructed and arranged to removably mount with the filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. The interior of the sleeve is against the exterior of the surrounding wall. A first seal member is oriented against the sleeve to create a seal with a filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. A filter assembly includes a filter arrangement and a filter head. The filter arrangement is removably secured to the filter head by a threaded connection between the sleeve and the filter head. A system includes an engine utilizing a liquid and a filter assembly in fluid communication with the engine to filter the liquid. Methods of making filter arrangements include utilizing structures characterized above. | 06-16-2011 |
20110147297 | FILTER - A filter including a filter bowl ( | 06-23-2011 |
20110147298 | ANNULAR COLLAR FOR ENCAPSULATED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A water treatment system is provided having an encapsulate manifold with a reverse osmosis cartridge and one or more filter cartridges, and an annular collar to adapt and connect the manifold to the cartridges. The filter cartridge includes a detent for being received within a slot in the manifold head for secure locking engagement. The water treatment system is also provided in a modular arrangement wherein manifold heads are physically and fluidly coupled together via a clip which interfaces with the modular manifold heads. The water treatment system also allows for a retrofit application to include a permeate pump. The cartridges are also designed to provide a minimum annular inlet gap to minimize spillage during changing of the cartridges. | 06-23-2011 |
20110155656 | Fuel Filter, in Particular for Motor Vehicles - A fuel filter having a filter element for filtering out particles and water from a fuel flowing through the fuel filter and having a water drainage unit for conveying filtered-out water out of the fuel filter, in which the water drainage unit is embodied as a stand-alone unit that may be separated from the filter element as needed. Also a semipermeable membrane that is permeable to water rests flat on a support. Alternatively or in addition, the water drainage unit is provided with a porous element for the evaporation of the separated water. In another embodiment two water-permeable semipermeable and hydrophilic membranes are provided. Finally, the filter element is embodied essentially in the form of a hollow cylinder in which at least part of the water drainage unit may be situated on the interior of the hollow cylinder. | 06-30-2011 |
20110155657 | TEE-CONNECTOR FOR USE IN A FILTRATION SYSTEM - In accordance with one embodiment, a connector for use in a fluid circuit includes a first housing having a hollow interior and an inlet and an outlet. The hollow interior includes first filter elements that are open at first and second ends thereof. The first ends of the first filter elements are in fluid communication with the inlet, while the second ends are in fluid communication with the outlet. The connector also includes a second housing that is in fluid communication with the hollow interior of the first housing. The second housing contains second filter elements that are arranged in a U-shape and are open at first and second ends thereof that are disposed proximate an outlet of the second housing. Fluid is conducted across the first filter elements to gain access to the second housing where the fluid is conducted across the second filter elements in order to exit to the second housing through the outlet. | 06-30-2011 |
20110163023 | DEVICE FOR THE EQUILIBRIUM DIALYSIS OF FLUIDS - The invention relates to a device for the equilibrium dialysis of fluids having small volumes. The object of the invention of creating a device for equilibrium dialysis , the device being designed as a simple as possible, being universally usable and reliable in the use thereof, with which a large ratio of the membrane surface to the sample volume is created and which facilitates very short diffusion paths inside the sample as well as low sample losses, even with small sample volumes, is achieved in that a device is proposed, which comprises corresponding capillaries ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110168619 | FILTER DEVICE AND FILTER ELEMENT - The invention relates to a filter device having a cup-shaped filter housing ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110174712 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly for filtering a liquid or gaseous medium includes a filter housing for receiving an exchangeable filter insert. The filter housing has a housing head and a housing cover that can be removably connected to the housing head by means of a connecting element. The connecting element interacts with a locking element associated with the housing head so that, for the purpose of assembly, the housing cover can be connected to the housing head only if the filter insert is located in the filter housing. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174713 | BRINE SEAL FOR A FILTRATION DEVICE - A filtration device having a tubular pressure vessel and a tubular filter assembly is provided. The tubular filter assembly is housed within the tubular pressure vessel and includes a filter element and a split ring seal circumscribing the filter element. The split ring seal has an annular body that includes a first end, a second end opposite the first end and slidably engaged with the first end, and an opening extending through the annular body. | 07-21-2011 |
20110180471 | METHOD FOR MAKING A BAG FILTER HOUSING - A spinning method for making a seamless filter housing | 07-28-2011 |
20110186501 | MODULE INSERT FOR INSTALLATION IN A LIQUID FILTER - A module insert includes at least one water level sensor, at least one valve and at least one flow channel for the water. The module insert has at least one container having sorbent mechanism for collecting contaminants from the separated water. A pressure-resistant housing is configured to protect an interior of the module insert from the pressure of the fuel. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192781 | HOUSING FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS FILTER CARTRIDGE AND METHOD OF FORMING SAME - Housings for reverse osmosis filter cartridges and methods of making the same. The housings include: ( | 08-11-2011 |
20110198274 | FILTER FOR FUELS AND LUBRICANTS - A filter for fuels and lubricants for use in engines, such as internal combustion engines, includes a vessel having an inlet and an outlet for fuels, lubricants and other fluids, which contains a multiplicity of layers of a thin, non-woven fabric. The non-woven fabric includes in a first part made of permanently elastic fibers and, in a second part, flexible, soft strips, which are at least twice as wide as the permanently elastic fibers and with the average distance between the fibers and the strips being a multiplicity of the width of the flexible, soft strips. | 08-18-2011 |
20110210058 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SELF-ADJUSTING SCREEN CLAMP - A system and method allow for the installation and removal of curved screen elements from a shaker table. Pneumatic cylinders are used to move hold down bars either up to allow for screen elements to be installed or removed from the screen bed section assembly, or down to clamp screen elements into the screen bed section assembly of a shaker so that the screen elements will not move during shaker operations. Each curved screen element may have a different radius. Self-adjusting hold down bars compensate for adjacent screen elements having edges that are parallel but at different elevations. The self-adjusting hold down bars also compensate for adjacent screen elements having edges that are not parallel. | 09-01-2011 |
20110226687 | System and method for uniformly distributing a fluid through a filter bed in a filter - A system and method for uniformly distributing fluids (e.g., washing and in-service) through a filter bed of a filter. The system and method of the present invention can be used with any type of filter that uses media to remove impurities from a fluid. The filter bed can include one or more layers of media. The media can be natural (e.g., sand, gravel, anthracite, etc.) or can be fabricated (e.g., plastic). The filter media can be supported by one or more layers of gravel. Alternatively, the filter media can be supported by a porous plate or other support designed to replace the gravel layers. The present invention includes a system having one or more distribution members configured to uniformly distribute a fluid through a filter bed of a filter. Preferably, the one or more distribution members can be readily installed by relatively unskilled labor in both existing filters and new filters. In a preferred embodiment, the one or more distribution members are configured to extend into at least a portion of an underdrain from above the underdrain. In retrofit applications, the preferred design of the one or more distribution members is such that no significant alteration of the distribution chamber, underdrain or fluid velocity is necessary. | 09-22-2011 |
20110233126 | Reverse Osmosis Pressure Vessel End Cap Assembly - A reverse osmosis pressure vessel end cap assembly includes a seal plate positioned within a pressure vessel shell, with one or more load plates positioned to retain the seal plate in position. A load ring is captured or expanded by the load plates to secure the load ring into a channel in the interior surface of the pressure vessel shell. The end cap assembly thus provides secure yet easily removable access to the pressure vessel, capable of withstanding the high pressures of a reverse osmosis filtration system. Various exemplary embodiments of the assembly are provided. | 09-29-2011 |
20110233127 | PROFILED STRIP AND SEPARATING ASSEMBLY FORMED THEREFROM - A profiled strip for the installation in honeycomb-like separator packages and a honeycomb-like separator package formed by a plurality of profiled strips are described. The profiled strip has two long base sides and two connection sides. It is distinguished by the fact that a single groove connection portion is respectively arranged at the free ends of the connection sides and a single tongue connection portion is respectively arranged at the ends of the base sides that abut the connection sides, or vice versa. By this, corresponding separator packages can be assembled very simple. | 09-29-2011 |
20110233128 | SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY - A novel separator assembly for a spiral flow reverse osmosis apparatus is provided. In one embodiment, the separator assembly comprises a central core element comprising at least two permeate exhaust conduits and not comprising a concentrate exhaust conduit. Each permeate exhaust conduit defines an exhaust channel and one or more openings allowing fluid communication between an exterior surface of the permeate exhaust conduit and the exhaust channel, said permeate exhaust conduits independently defining a cavity between said conduits. The cavity is configured to accommodate a first portion of a membrane stack assembly comprising at least one feed carrier layer, at least two permeate carrier layers, and at least two membrane layers. A first portion of the membrane stack assembly is disposed within the cavity, and a second portion of the membrane stack assembly is wound around the central core element and forms a multilayer membrane assembly disposed around the central core element. | 09-29-2011 |
20110240542 | Water Filtering Device and System - A water filtering device and system. The system includes: a rod in a reservoir of the water cooler under an inverted, installed water bottle, the rod aligned with a neck of the water bottle; a hollow cylinder having a diameter less than the neck, an open end, and a closed end opposing the open end, the open end having an external flange at a perimeter thereof with a diameter greater than the neck, the closed end configured to removable retain a water filter, the hollow of the cylinder dimensioned to accept a portion of the rod; a cover having a ring-shaped base and a sidewall, the base having an inner perimeter, an outer perimeter with a diameter greater than the diameter of the flange, the sidewall extending from the base at the outer perimeter, the cover configured to receive at least the flange of the cylinder; and a filter. | 10-06-2011 |
20110240543 | STRAINER WITH BOTTOM GUARD AND COUNTERWEIGHT - A strainer assembly including a guard having a gusset extending therefrom and a strainer coupled at a first end to the gusset. The strainer extends outwardly in a longitudinal direction from the first end and is cantilevered relative thereto. The strainer includes a coupling portion mounted on a second end of the strainer. | 10-06-2011 |
20110247973 | EXFILTRATION APPARATUS - An exfiltration apparatus for removing contaminants from a fluid includes a housing, a filter portion positioned within the housing, and a particulate collecting member. The housing defines a fluid flow path extending from a fluid inlet disposed on a first side of the housing to a fluid outlet disposed on a second side of the housing. The particulate collecting member is disposed within the housing between the fluid inlet and the filter portion. The particulate collecting member includes a recessed particulate collecting portion proximate the filter portion and a raised apertured portion proximate the fluid inlet. Fluid flowing along the fluid flow path passes through the particulate collecting member and through the filter portion before exiting through the fluid outlet. | 10-13-2011 |
20110259808 | FILTER WITH END CAP FEATURES - A filter element is removably supported within a housing comprising a filter head and a collection bowl. The element is removed from the lower end of the housing when the collection bowl is removed. The element includes an annular side wall which supports the element on radial ribs within the collection bowl; and a series of projections or posts which engage ribs on the bowl and cause the element to rotate in conjunction with the bowl when the collection bowl is screwed off of the head. The rotation of the element breaks the seal stiction between an upper seal on the element and the filter head, such that the element remains with the bowl. Openings around the sidewall facilitate fluid flow around the lower end cap. The element is supported by the collection bowl as the bowl is removed, and easily removed from the bowl and replaced. | 10-27-2011 |
20110266205 | FUEL FILTER HAVING WATER DISCHARGE PIPE - The invention relates to a fuel filter ( | 11-03-2011 |
20110272339 | STRAINER DEVICE - A strainer device ( | 11-10-2011 |
20110272340 | FILTER ASSEMBLY AND FILTER ELEMENT - A filter assembly includes a header, a bowl and a replaceable filter element. The bowl is indexed to have a single installed orientation with respect to the header. The filter element is keyed and indexed to both the bowl and the header, with index structures on the filter element engaging complementary coding structures on both the bowl and the header to define a single installed orientation of the filter element with respect to the filter assembly. The filter element lower end cap includes a notch and the filer media defines a longitudinal channel corresponding in position and configuration to the notch in the lower end cap. The lower end cap and channel in the filter media engage a protrusion inside the bowl. The bowl maintains angular orientation (prevents twisting) of the upper and lower end caps when the filter media is exposed to high differential pressures. | 11-10-2011 |
20110284449 | SAFETY INSERT FOR EXTRA-CORPOREAL CIRCUITS - The present invention relates to a transducer protector | 11-24-2011 |
20110297604 | FLUID INTERCONNECT - A fluid interconnect for a fluid handling device is disclosed. The fluid interconnect comprises a connector having a first axis. A sealing member is disposed on the connector. At least one camming member is also disposed on the connector. The at least one camming member is disposed inboard of the sealing member. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297605 | Cyclone - A cyclone assembly has a modular body formed from a plurality of releasably coupled body portions. A chamber is defined by and extends between the ends of the modular body. A vortex finder is releasably coupled to a first end of the modular body, and an apex is releasably coupled to the second (opposite) end of the body. The vortex finder, apex and individual body portions may be individually repaired or replaced, as needed. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297606 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING DISCHARGE END CHUTE ARRANGEMENT OF A LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTION SETTLING TANK AND SAID CHUTE ARRANGEMENT - The subject of the invention is a method for fabricating the discharge end ( | 12-08-2011 |
20110309010 | Filtering Unit - A filtering unit includes alternately arranged membranes and positioning rings. A seal is secured to each of the positioning rings. Each of the positioning rings includes an annular body, arched cutouts defined in an internal edge of the annular body, first and second engaging members formed on the annular body, and at least one slot defined in the annular body. Each of the first engaging members is located near an end of a related one of the arched cutouts. Each of the second engaging members is located near another end of a related one of the arched cutouts. The second engaging members can be engaged with the first engaging members of another positioning ring extending through the arched cutouts. Each of the seals includes two sealing portions extending on two opposite faces of the annular body and at least one connecting portion extending between the sealing portions through the slot. | 12-22-2011 |
20110315620 | COLANDERMATE SYSTEM - A byproducts handling apparatus is provided having a solid bowl, a trap holder, and a colander. The colander has a plurality of apertures and the solid bowl, the trap holder, and the colander are configured to be assembled together with one another in an assembled condition of the byproducts handling apparatus with the trap holder having a diameter configured in correspondence with both an interior volume of the solid bowl and an outer peripheral dimension of the colander such that the trap holder is disposable between the solid bowl and the colander. The colander is operable to retain an edible product therein such that byproducts released from the edible product exit the colander via the apertures and the trap holder is operable to capture and retain byproducts that have exited the colander and is removable from the byproducts handling apparatus to permit disposal of retained byproducts. | 12-29-2011 |
20120000841 | CANISTER FILTER SYSTEM WITH DRAIN THAT COOPERATES WITH FILTER ELEMENT - A filter assembly with a replaceable filter element and a reusable filter housing, which incorporates a locking mechanism to ensure that the filter system will not be operated without a filter element installed. | 01-05-2012 |
20120006734 | FILTER WITH EXPANDABLE END CAP FACILITATING EASIER CHANGE-OUT - An improved filter arrangement solves problems associated with dislodging the filter from a support basket at change-out when intimate contact between the filter and basket is no longer desirable. An elastomeric end cap is bonded to the distal end of the filtering medium. The end cap has a circular, outer perimeter defining a diameter less than the inner diameter of the filter basket. The end cap is dome shaped, such that when the filtering element is inserted into the filter basket with the end cap positioned adjacent the bottom of the filter basket, the end cap assumes a pressurized state when a fluid entering the filtering element applies pressure to the end cap, causing the outer perimeter of the end cap to expand radially outwardly, and a non-pressurized state wherein the outer perimeter of the end cap contracts, facilitating an easier removal of the element from the basket. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006735 | Separating Screens - A separating screen has a rectangular body ( | 01-12-2012 |
20120006736 | Device For A Biological Liquid Treatment Installation - The invention concerns a device comprising:
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20120006737 | REPLACEABLE FILTER ELEMENTS INCLUDING PLURAL FILTER MEDIA AND RELATED FILTRATION SYSTEMS, TECHNIQUES AND METHODS - One embodiment is a filter element including an outer filter media and an inner filter media. The outer filter media is operable to remove particulates present in a flow of fluid and/or coalesce water contained in the flow of fluid. The inner filter media is operable to remove particulates from the flow of fluid, separate water form the flow of fluid, and remove particulates from the flow of fluid. Other embodiments include unique apparatus, devices, systems, and methods relating to fuel filters and filtration. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits of the present application shall become apparent from the detailed description and figures included herewith. | 01-12-2012 |
20120012513 | Filter Element and Filter Module - A filter element of a filter system for filtering fluids has a filter medium with end faces. Terminal bodies, one each, are connected to one of the end faces of the filter medium, respectively. A support body extends between the terminal bodies. A first terminal body is connected by a toothed connection to the support body for transmitting a torque from the first terminal body onto the support body and from the support body onto the first terminal body. | 01-19-2012 |
20120012514 | MEMBRANE MODULE UNIT AND ASSEMBLY METHOD, DISASSEMBLY METHOD, AND MAINTENANCE METHOD FOR SAME, AND WATER-TREATMENT APPARATUS - Disclosed is a membrane module unit in which a plurality of membrane modules is coupled together in parallel by coupling means, the membrane module including a sheet-like filter membrane and holding frame members that hold the filter membrane at two opposed sides of a peripheral edge of the filter membrane, wherein the coupling means clamps the holding frame members at the same sides of the filter membranes together by two opposed clamping members. According to the invention, provided is a membrane module unit in which structure is simple, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance can be easily performed, and a plurality of membrane modules can be reliably coupled together. Provided are also an assembly method, disassembly method, and maintenance method of the same, and a water-treatment apparatus. | 01-19-2012 |
20120012515 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly for a household water filtration apparatus, and a method for filtering water using a household water filtration apparatus are provided. The filter assembly comprises a through-flow cartridge, which has an accessible cavity. The cartridge is removably received in the household water filtration apparatus. The filter assembly further comprises a water permeable enclosure that contains filter media, which is removably received in the accessible cavity. The method comprises opening a through-flow cartridge, depositing a filter packet in the cartridge, closing the cartridge, depositing the cartridge in the household water filtration apparatus, and passing water through the cartridge. Alternately, the filter assembly may be fabricated using polylactic acid. | 01-19-2012 |
20120031828 | FILTER ASSEMBLY, A FILTER ELEMENT, AND A METHOD FOR REPLACING A FILTER ELEMENT - A filter assembly includes a head, a filter housing which can be connected to the head, and a filter element which can be received in the filter housing. The filter element includes a tubular wall provided with a filtration medium; a first end part provided at a first axial end of the filter element; and a second end part provided at a second axial end of the filter element. The second end part of the filter element is provided with a either a protrusion or an undercut opening, on the one hand, and the second end of the housing is provided with either an undercut opening or a protrusion, on the other hand. A side of the protrusion or opening is provided with a sloping face which slopes at a slope with respect to the axial direction of the filter element. | 02-09-2012 |
20120037556 | Filter Element and Filter Assembly Including Locking Mechanism - A fluid filtering apparatus and method may include keyed components to ensure that a correct filter element is being installed into a filter base. Keyed arrangements may occur between a filter element and a filter housing, a filter and a filter base, and a filter base and a filter housing. A locking arrangement may be provided to prevent undesired loosening of a filter relative to a filter base. The filter base may include a torsion lock insert that engages lock detents of a filter to prevent the undesired loosening. An adaptor may be provided to provide the lock detents that interact with a torsion lock insert. | 02-16-2012 |
20120061307 | Filtration Sealing System - A filtration sealing system is provided for sealing a filter element in a housing at a mating interface therebetween. The sealing system includes a keyed interface. A replacement filter element is provided for such filtration sealing system, with the replacement filter element including a keyed interface. | 03-15-2012 |
20120061308 | ASSEMBLY FORMED BY A FILTRATION MEMBRANE AND A SUPPORT PLATE - The present disclosure relates to an assembly formed from a planar rigid filtration membrane and generally flat plate for accommodating and supporting this membrane, to activate and/or reveal immobilized contaminants on the membrane, the support plate comprising a holding and immobilization device cooperating with a periphery of the membrane, wherein the device comprises at least one non-deformable member that projects from the general plane of the plate and at least one stop tab, substantially perpendicular to the plane, which is extended by a holding appendage substantially parallel to the plane, so that the membrane can be engaged with the member only through a first movement of the membrane substantially parallel to the plane of the support followed by a second movement substantially perpendicular to the plane. | 03-15-2012 |
20120067803 | ARRANGEMENT OF FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR WATER DISPENSING-STORAGE DEVICE - The assembly arrangement comprises a reservoir ( | 03-22-2012 |
20120067804 | Loose-proof structure of a filter cartridge shell - A loose-proof structure of a filter cartridge shell, includes: a filter cartridge shell body, the filter cartridge shell body has an open end which includes several treads in its inside and an upper end surface, and an upper end cover, which is hermetically and spirally coupled with the filter cartridge shell body. The upper cover has a raised rafter edge. The raised rafter edge and the open end are equipped with a loose-proof fixed ring. a periphery surface of the raised rafter edge has loose-proof locking teeth, an inside surface of the loose-proof fixed ring has loose-proof tooth spaces matching with the loose-proof locking teeth. An external end surface of the open end has loose-proof scabs, the loose-proof fixed ring has loose-proof grooves on its bottom matching with the loose-proof scabs. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067805 | DIALYSIS SYSTEM METHOD HAVING SUPPLY CONTAINER AUTOCONNECTION - A dialysis system is disclosed including an autoconnection mechanism. The autoconnection mechanism in an embodiment is configured such that (i) a tip protector remover is translated in a first direction towards a plurality of supply line connectors, (ii) the tip protector remover is locked to each of a plurality of supply line tip protectors connected to the plurality of supply line connectors, (iii) the tip protector remover is translated in a second direction away from the plurality of supply line connectors to remove the plurality of supply line tip protectors from the supply line connectors, the tip protector remover is translated in a third direction different from the first and second directions, and (v) solution line connectors are translated towards the supply line connectors to connect each of the solution line connectors to one of the supply line connectors. | 03-22-2012 |
20120091051 | Filter Having Drain Valve With Mechanical Lock - A filter with a drain valve is provided. The drain valve mounts within an opening of a housing of the filter. The drain valve has a knob mounted to a valve member thereof. At least one locking structure is disposed between the knob and the valve member to mechanically lock the knob to the valve member. Such a configuration reduces the likelihood that the knob will become inadvertently dislodged during operation. | 04-19-2012 |
20120097592 | FLUID TREATMENT FILTER CARDRIDGE WITH HIGH-PRESSURE RESISTANT WOVEN COVER - A fluid treatment filtering cartridge having a permeable filtering element and a permeable high-pressure resistant woven tubular fabric external cover formed by a radial weaving loom process that does not use adhesives, thermal bonding or ultrasonic welding techniques is disclosed. The external high-pressure resistant woven cover is secured to end caps of the filter cartridge by adhesives, thermal bonding or ultrasonic welding and surrounds the filter media to form the exterior surface of the filter cartridge and provide both circumferential and longitudinal strength to the filter cartridge in order for it to withstand internal pressures exceeding 250 psi. | 04-26-2012 |
20120097593 | CONNECTING ELEMENT FOR MULTILAYER MEDIA, FILTER ELEMENT, AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING LAMINAR MEDIA - A connecting element ( | 04-26-2012 |
20120111783 | Permeate tube and related methods - A novel positive traction permeate tube and fittings therefore are described for use in spirally wound membrane filtration elements for filtration and separation applications. Membrane filtration elements incorporate the novel permeate tube. Methods of making the novel positive traction permeate tube are also disclosed as are the preferred sanitary stainless steel materials used for the sanitary tube and fittings. The novel permeate tube involves a sanitary tubing having two open ends, each with an end fitting. The end fittings engage a positive traction drive for high tension spiral winding of a membrane element spirally around the novel permeate tube. Membrane filtration elements made with the novel permeate tube are less subject to slippage and breakage during manufacture and can withstand higher pressure drops and flow rates during use without failure of the spiral wound membrane element. The positive traction permeate tube facilitates membrane replacements. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111784 | FILTRATION PURPOSE FLAT-MEMBRANE ELEMENT, FLAT-MEMBRANE-TYPE SEPARATION MEMBRANE MODULE, AND FILTRATION APPARATUS - A flat-membrane element is rendered likely to vibrate by air bubbling from an aeration tube. The element has a sheet-shaped filtering membrane that has oppositely positioned portions placed with a space between them being provided as a flowing path for a treated liquid, a supporter that is placed between the oppositely positioned portions of the filtering membrane to secure the space as a flowing path for a treated liquid, and a periphery-sealing portion that seals the peripheral edges of the oppositely positioned portions of the filtering membrane with a treated-liquid outlet being provided. The filtering membrane and supporter are formed of flexible material and the periphery-sealing portion has flexibility, thereby rendering the entire element flexible. The flat-membrane element has a total thickness of 6 to 1 mm. | 05-10-2012 |
20120111785 | VERTICAL DESALINATION ELEMENT - A vertical desalination element comprising a vertical pressure vessel (PV), membrane elements, and a loading mechanism for loading the membrane elements into the vertical PV. The vertical arrangement of the membrane elements and the vertical PV enhances air bubble percolation, increases construction efficiency and allow handling heavy membrane elements. The membrane elements may be loaded singly or groupwise, from either the upper or the lower end of the vertical PV. The loading mechanism may comprise various appliances and devices for supporting and securing the membrane elements, and may apply various ways of loading and releasing the membrane elements. | 05-10-2012 |
20120138521 | Plastic Filters of Irrigation Systems - Invention is about improvements that are made in water redirecting, disk cleaning systems and sealing of filters which are used in irrigation systems for filtering contaminants at solid state in the water. Water leakage is prevented by separate usage of seal and o-ring as sealing between body and container. Another problem is solved by design of fixed stream director apparatus. To prevent disc moving from their axis during screw releasing of upper cap, a cap was designed and easy disc cleaning attained by same dimension of inner diameters of movable cap and disc holder. | 06-07-2012 |
20120138522 | Device For A Biological Liquid Treatment Installation - The invention concerns a device comprising a base; a circuit comprising a bag comprising two flexible films and conveying network connectors, and a press ( | 06-07-2012 |
20120138523 | MULTI-FLOW FILTRATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port. The first flow path is isolated from the second and third flow paths and the second flow path is isolated from the third flow path. | 06-07-2012 |
20120145621 | FLUID FILTRATION SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a fluid filter system having structure for enabling a filter cartridge to be installed and removed from a manifold with a straight line push/pull motion, a latching mechanism and an innovative water manifold. The latching mechanism provides a compact and simple mechanism between the manifold and the filter cartridge that significantly reduces the installation and removal force previously found with fluid filtration cartridges. | 06-14-2012 |
20120160755 | CYLINDRICAL CARTRIDGE FILTER WITH DETACHABLE CORE - The present device is a detachable core for use with a cylindrical filter cartridge. The core includes a wire frame including at least two vertical struts oriented along a longitudinal direction. The wire frame includes an upper ring and a lower ring mounted to the distal ends of the vertical struts and further includes an upper flange and a lower flange mounted to the upper and lower rings respectively, wherein the lower flange is detachably mounted to the lower ring. Preferably the lower ring includes a gap in the lower ring to enable resilient compression of the ring by squeezing the lower ring in a radial inward direction prior to engagement with the lower flange. Preferably the cartridge filter includes elastomeric end caps and the cooperating rings and flanges are non-circular such that the elastomeric end caps conforms to the non-circular shape of the upper and lower flanges. | 06-28-2012 |
20120168365 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter may include ac over defining a chamber and an annular filter element arranged within the chamber. The filter may also include a housing and at least one intermediate piece arranged between the cover and the housing when the cover is screwed to the housing. An inlet duct may be in communication with an untreated side of the filter element and an outlet duct may be in communication with clean side of the filter side of the filter element and an outlet duct may be in communication with a clean side of the filter element. A drainage duct may be arranged in the housing for draining the chamber during removal of the cover. A closure device may be arranged in the intermediate piece and have a closure element configured to close the drainage duct. | 07-05-2012 |
20120168366 | FUEL FILTER OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A fuel filter of an internal combustion engine including a filter housing having a lowermost housing base and a topmost removable housing lid. The filter housing has one raw fuel inlet and one pure fuel outlet. A replaceable annular filter insert mounts there in the filter housing, fuel flowing through it from outside towards inside. The filter subdivides an interior space of the filter housing into a raw zone and a pure zone. A supporting body is arranged in the interior of the annular filter insert, a first flow channel and a second flow channel extending therethrough. The first flow channel connects at one end to the pure zone and at the other end to the pure fuel outlet. The second flow channel connects at one end to the raw zone via a vent throttle or a vent valve and at the other end to a reservoir return in the filter housing. The raw fuel inlet is in the housing base and a flow channel leads from the raw fuel inlet to a portion of the raw zone of the interior space of the filter housing which is, during operation, topmost. | 07-05-2012 |
20120175291 | FLOW-THROUGH FITTING AND FILTER ASSEMBLY - A flow-through fitting and filter assembly is provided including a fitting body with a cavity, and a filter coupled to fitting body and positioned within the cavity. The filter includes a filter support and a filter element mounted on the filter support. A first end portion of the filter support is of a generally cylindrical cup shape including an outer annular wall in close sliding relationship the inner wall forming a fitting cavity to provide a guiding function while passages in the first end portion provide relief of fluid from the end of the cavity. A second end portion of the filter support includes an outer annular surface having an outer annular diameter greater than the inner annular diameter of the inner annular surface of the fitting body to create an interference fit and a fluid seal. | 07-12-2012 |
20120175292 | PERISTALTIC PUMP ARRANGEMENT AND PUMP ROLLERS - A peristaltic pump for use with tubing. The pump includes a raceway and a rotatably mounted rotor that form a passageway therebetween for the tubing. A plurality of roller assemblies is pivotably and eccentrically mounted to the rotor. Each roller assembly has a length, and includes a roller having an outer surface disposed to selectively roll along said tubing when received in the passageway. At least one compliance mechanism is coupled to and contained substantially within the length of each roller assembly. The compliance mechanism has first and second ends coupled to the rotor and the roller assembly, respectively. The compliance mechanism is adapted and disposed to bias the associated roller assembly outward relative to the rotor, such that a force applied to the roller assembly pivoting the roller assembly inward against the force of the compliance mechanism. | 07-12-2012 |
20120181224 | FILTER ELEMENT WAVE GLAND SEAL - A filter module includes a filter element with a ring of media and an end cap at one end of the ring. The end cap includes an annular body with a sealing member located around a surface of the body circumscribing a central opening, wherein the sealing member has a repeating, undulating, non-planar geometry. The axial, distal end of the annular body also has an repeating, undulating non-planar geometry, matching the geometry of the sealing member, and can have one or more tabs projecting axially outward from the distal end, positioned at a point of maximum amplitude of the distal end, and which are received in cooperating slots formed in a socket of a diaphragm, to facilitate positioning and installing the element into the module. The socket includes an outer wall having a matching non-planar geometry which receives and seals against the sealing member on the end cap. | 07-19-2012 |
20120181225 | Medical Fluid Cassettes and Related Systems - The invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of a medical liquid comprising a liquid treatment machine and a cassette insertable therein substantially made of a rigid base body of the cassette with fitted chambers and passages and a foil covering them. | 07-19-2012 |
20120211408 | Extended Area Filter With Internal Support Structures - An extended area filter is provided. The extended area filter has sheets of a filter media configured for increased filter media surface area. A plurality of filter media tubes are position in a concentric arrangement about a longitudinal axis of the filter, defining annular inlet volumes and annular outlet volumes, the annular inlet volumes receiving an unfiltered fluid, and the outlet volumes receiving a filtrate passed through the tubes of filter media. Internal support elements suitable for placement within the outlet volumes are also provided. A filter apparatus configured for filtering a contaminated fluid and employing extended area filters of the invention is also provided. | 08-23-2012 |
20120217196 | Exchangeable Filter Element, Filter Part Fixed with Respect to System, and Filter System - The invention describes an exchangeable filter element ( | 08-30-2012 |
20120223001 | FILTER AND CENTER TUBE WITH HELICAL FIN - An apparatus and method for filtering a liquid utilize a filter apparatus including a center tube or flow balancing element including a helical fin. The helical fin radially contacts and supports the inner periphery of a filter media. The helical fin may be formed on a venturi center tube, or on a center tube flow balancing element for dividing the total flow of fluid through the filter apparatus into a bypass filter portion and a full-flow filter portion. The helical fin may alternately be formed on a standpipe center tube, defining a helical flow path between the inner periphery of a filter media and openings in the wall of the center tube. | 09-06-2012 |
20120223002 | MODULAR FILTER CAPSULE APPARATUS - Disclosed is a capsule apparatus having a filter housing defining a filter chamber with a top cap having a plurality of ports extending substantially laterally from a top end of the top cap to reduce the overall dimensions of the apparatus. The lateral and substantially uniform orientation of the ports facilitates connection to panel mount assemblies and improves filter maintenance processes. A transfer tube extending the length of the capsule allows the introduction of heated fluids from a top mounted inlet port to a bottom of the capsule chamber to allow or a substantially uniform heat gradient in the capsule filter chamber. An alternative shield secured in the housing defines a first chamber in fluid communication with an inlet and a second chamber wherein the two chambers are in fluid communication via an opening defined by a lower end of the shield and a bottom of the filter chamber. | 09-06-2012 |
20120228206 | EASY-FIT FILTER DEVICE FOR A WATER PURIFIER - An easy-fit filter device for a water purifier including a filter unit having a flange having an inlet, an outlet, opposite engaging protrusions, and opposite engaging recesses, a connecting member fitted into the flange so as to be connected with the inlet and the outlet and having inner communicating passages so as to be connected with respective connecting holes, a cap member fitted around the flange to cover the connecting member and having on an outer circumference connecting ports communicating with the respective connecting holes, the cap member having opposite engaging holes corresponding to the engaging protrusions and opposite engaging grooves corresponding to the engaging recesses, and a fixing member engaging on an inner end with the engaging recess through the engaging groove. | 09-13-2012 |
20120234743 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter device may include a ring filter element arranged in a filter housing in an upright manner. The ring filter element may have an upper end disc and a lower end disc. A dirt pot may have a water separator arranged therein and be provided on the lower end disc. The dirt pot may also have a protruding pin. A channel may be configured to receive the pin and be provided on at least one of a filter housing pot and a functional element. The filter device may be operational when the pin engages into the channel. | 09-20-2012 |
20120241366 | Particulate and Bypass Filter and Locomotive Oil Lube Filtration System - A bypass filter cartridge is provided having a low efficiency filter element and a high efficiency filter element oriented in either parallel or series. The low efficiency filter element may comprise pleated filter sheet while the high efficiency filter element may include a tubular ring of depth media with considerable thickness or pleated media of varying types. The filter cartridge may be adapted and configured for use in specialized locomotive oil lubrication circuits with substantial benefit therein. | 09-27-2012 |
20120248021 | IN-TANK FLUID FILTER WITH PLASTIC RETAINER - An in-tank fluid filter has a filter body made of porous material and a plastic outlet port attached to the filter body for connecting the filter to a pump. A plastic retainer is integrally formed on the outlet port, the retainer comprising a tab extending in a plane perpendicular to the flow axis, the tab having a first surface proximate the pump and a second surface remote from the pump, the tab having an aperture extending from the first surface to the second surface with an effective cross-section at the first surface that is larger than the post cross-section and that is reduced toward the second surface to an effective cross-section that is smaller than the post cross-section. | 10-04-2012 |
20120248022 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATING A FILTRATION MEDIUM - A device for processing a porous filtration medium has a holding part that can be mounted on a lower part with the porous filtration medium. An outer wall of the holding part can be positioned outside a surface, of the filtration medium, and a fixing edge arranged in the holding part can be positioned on an edge of the filtration medium. The holding part has a filtration support which, on its side facing away from the filtration medium, is connected to an outlet for reverse flushing. | 10-04-2012 |
20120255895 | WATER PURIFIER - A water purifier that performs back washing extremely effectively even when raw water contains a large amount of impurities includes an attachment main body including an inflow passage into which raw water from an inflow port flows, and first and second outflow passages through which water flows toward outflow ports; and a water purification main body that is attached rotatably to the attachment main body and includes a first flow passage, a second flow passage, and a third flow passage, a first filter member disposed between the first flow passage and the second flow passage and a second filter member disposed between the second flow passage and the third flow passage, wherein, when the attachment main body and the water purification main body are in a rotation position corresponding to a water purification mode, the first flow passage and the second flow passage communicate with the inflow passage and the first outflow passage, respectively, and when the attachment main body and the water purification main body are in a rotation position corresponding to aback washing mode, the third flow passage and the first flow passage communicate with the inflow passage and the second outflow passage, respectively, whereby the first filter member is back washed. | 10-11-2012 |
20120255896 | Liquid Separating Drum, Separator Provided With Such a Drum, And Kit For Assembling The Same - A liquid separating drum ( | 10-11-2012 |
20120261322 | WATER FILTERING DEVICE - A water filtering device includes a filter element and telescopically interconnected inner and outer cylinder units. Each of the inner and outer cylinder units has an open inner end and a closed outer end. A first space is formed in the inner cylinder unit. The filter element is disposed within the inner cylinder unit, and is adjacent to the inner end of the inner cylinder unit so as to define a second space between the filter element and the outer cylinder unit. The outer cylinder unit is movable on the inner cylinder unit, such that the outer ends of the inner and outer cylinder units are moved toward each other, thereby forcing water to flow from the second space into the first space through the filter element. | 10-18-2012 |
20120261323 | FILTER APPARATUS WITH TORQUE LIMITING MECHANISM - A filter apparatus is described that has a torque limiting device, which may be a clutch mechanism, and which provides a protective function for a filter, so as to protect a filter from being over tightened and to thereby prevent damage to filter components. The clutch mechanism can also eliminate or reduce the need for torque measurement of certain filter components. The clutch mechanism can be located on one of the fluid filter, a filter head which engages the fluid filter, or a combination of both the fluid filter and the filter head. | 10-18-2012 |
20120267300 | Hydraulic Filter with One-Piece Input End Cap - A hydraulic filter includes a canister extending along the longitudinal axis. A closed end cap is at one end of the canister for closing one end thereof. A removable filter element is contained within the canister and a modular one-piece input end cap is at an end of the canister. The one-piece input end cap includes a hydraulic input chamber and a hydraulic output chamber which can be positioned in any one of three mutually perpendicular directions. The one-piece input end cap also allows for sensors to be positioned in any one of three mutually perpendicular directions. In addition, the one-piece input end cap can be utilized in base-ported or top-ported configurations while also allowing for side-to-side or side-to-end configurations. | 10-25-2012 |
20120273406 | Filter With Ejection Mechanism - A filter system having a filter element ejection device is provided. Filter systems according to the present invention may include a filter element that includes an ejection receiver for receiving actuation action from an ejector of a filter housing. The ejector engages the ejection receiver when a user desires to eject the filter element from the filter housing. Typically, the ejector extends through the filter housing and axially ejects the filter element from the housing. | 11-01-2012 |
20120279914 | FILTER CARTRIDGE WITH A POSITIONING CYLINDER FOR HOLDING FILTER ELEMENT IN PLACE - A filter cartridge includes a housing, a lid, a filter element and a positioning cylinder. The lid is provided for covering an opening of the housing. The filter element is disposed in the housing. The positioning cylinder together with the filter element is disposed in the housing and defining a passageway for reception of the filter element. Further, the positioning cylinder includes a plurality of bulging portions disposed about the passageway and each protruding toward a centerline axis of the passageway. The bulging portions of the positioning cylinder have their highest points equally spaced apart from the centerline axis of the passageway. | 11-08-2012 |
20120279915 | FILTER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A filter holder is disclosed comprising a base for supporting the filter holder on a work surface, a tilting mechanism attached to the base, and a holder arm attached to the tilting mechanism at a tilt axis. The holder arm comprises a base end and a distal end and is tiltable about the tilt axis to a service position and an ergonomic loading position. | 11-08-2012 |
20120279916 | FILTER CARTRIDGE WITH ANTI-DRIP FEATURE - A filter cartridge is disclosed comprising a housing comprising a terminal end, a connective end, and a longitudinal axis, the connective end comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The filter cartridge further comprises a filtration media disposed within the housing between the terminal end and the connective end and fluidly connecting the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. One of the fluid inlet or the fluid outlet comprises one or more anti-drip capillary channels, the transverse cross-section of the anti-drip capillary channels being elongate in at least one direction. | 11-08-2012 |
20120285876 | FILTER MANIFOLD MOUNT - A filter assembly including a canister with an open end; a filter element located within the canister, and an annular mount for attaching the canister to a manifold. The mount can include i) a central flow passage, ii) at least one flow passage disposed radially outward and fluidly separate from the central flow passage, and iii) one or more through-bores between the central flow passage and the periphery of the mount receiving a plurality of threaded fasteners for attaching the mount to a surface of a manifold. An annular first seal located around the central flow passage and an annular second seal located around the periphery of the mount fluidly seal the mount to the manifold. The mount further includes a peripheral threaded portion for cooperating with corresponding threads on the canister for enabling the canister to be removably attached to the mount. | 11-15-2012 |
20120285877 | Sintered Fiber Filter - Sintered fiber filters are provided that can afford high particle capture efficiency and/or low pressure drop during operation, and are useful in applications such as semiconductor processing. The shape of at least a portion of the individual fibers (e.g., metal fibers) used to make the filter have a three-dimensional aspect, which allows for a low packing density and high porosity filtration media. Certain filters have a cylindrical or tube-like shape with tapered ends of higher density. Methods of making such filters, for example, using axial pressing, are also described. | 11-15-2012 |
20120292243 | FILTER ARRANGMENTS AND FILTER APPARATUSES WHICH INCLUDE FILTER ARRANGEMENTS - A filter apparatus includes a housing assembly and a filter arrangement mounted in the housing assembly. The filter arrangement includes a reusable core assembly, a first filter assembly removably mounted around the exterior of the reusable core assembly, and a bypass assembly removably mounted to the reusable core assembly at least partially in the interior of the core assembly. The bypass assembly includes a bypass valve mechanically connected to a second filter assembly. | 11-22-2012 |
20120298571 | Pressure Resistant Filter Cartridge - A fuel filter cartridge includes a housing having first and second shell sections. The shell sections are generally symmetric about a cartridge axis and joined together. The first shell section has a convex-shape when viewed from a side and includes an end portion, a cylindrical side wall portion, and a transition portion connecting the side wall portion to the end portion. The end portion has an end surface forming a cartridge opening coaxial with the cartridge axis. The transition portion has a radius of 0.125-1.125 inches. A filter having at least one filter element is disposed within the housing. | 11-29-2012 |
20120312728 | Leveling Hold-Down Mechanism for Lateral Screens - A mechanism levels and holds down lateral screens on a basin floor having drop pipes. Support plates fit underneath the lateral screens along their length, and bolts on the ends of these support plates can be used to level the screens. Anchor bolts are affixed to the basin floor using known techniques along and between the various screens. Hold-down bars then fit on these anchor bolts and are held by washers and nuts. Ends of these bars hold against the edges of the plates and the sides of the screens to hold them against the basin floor. | 12-13-2012 |
20120312729 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND KIT FOR RETROFITTING AN INDOOR WATER DISPENSER OF AN EXISTING REFRIGERATOR - Apparatuses, methods and systems for retrofitting an indoor water dispenser of an existing refrigerator having a water outlet with one or more components to provide secondary water conditioning to dispense an enhanced beverage using water from the water outlet of the indoor water dispenser are provided. | 12-13-2012 |
20120312730 | Filter Block Having A Hollow Center - A bottle comprises a cap, a reservoir having an open top closeable by the cap, and a filter holder that houses a filter, the filter holder being coupled to the cap such that a liquid in the reservoir is filtered by the filter as the liquid is being consumed, and the filter is fluidly decoupled from the reservoir when the cap is disengaged from the reservoir. Preferred filters can be constructed out of high reactivity carbon mixture, activated carbon, iodinated resin, combinations thereof, or any other suitable compositions for filtering water or other liquids, and can be molded into any suitable size and shape. Preferred filter holder can have a top portion and a bottom portion that couple together via a snap fitting, mating threads, or any suitable means, which allow access to the filter, and which have numerous vents that allow liquid to freely flow through the filter. | 12-13-2012 |
20120318725 | Portable Quick Fit Filter Assembly - A portable table top filter assembly including a filter housing enveloping a filter having an inlet and an outlet for the fluid; a flat bottomed filter base having an inlet port and an outlet port communicating with the inlet and outlet of the filter housing and a protruding rim having connectors on an outside surface of the rim recessed from the main body of the filter base, an inlet entry port at a bottom section of the filter base for connecting to a fluid source and communicating with the inlet port of the filter base, an outlet exit port connecting to a fluid delivery device and communicating with the outlet port of the filter base; and, a filter locking ring locking the filter housing to the filter base when a connector at the filter locking ring connects with the connector at the filter base. | 12-20-2012 |
20120325732 | Water filter cartridge system having a combined blending valve system in the candle and adjusting device in the head - The present invention relates to a water filter, having a filter head and an interchangeable filter cartridge, with a blend-adjusting element which is located on the filter cartridge. The water filter is distinguished in that during the operation of installing the interchangeable filter cartridge in the filter head, the blend-adjusting element is positioned together with the filter cartridge on the filter head via adjustable or fixed drivers. In a further embodiment, the water filter is distinguished in that an adjusting device comprises an untreated-water distribution element arranged in or on the filter head and a partial-flow channel guiding element which is complementary with respect thereto and is arranged in or on the filter cartridge. | 12-27-2012 |
20130008842 | CATCH BASIN INSERT - A screen system having a body with a frame, the frame having a bottom member, a top member; a plurality of vertical members coupled to the bottom member and the top member; a plurality of vertical bypass members coupled to the top member; and a top coupled to the plurality of vertical bypass members; wherein a screen having a plurality of openings is coupled to the bottom member, the top member and the plurality of vertical members to form a containment portion. | 01-10-2013 |
20130020245 | DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF WASTE LIQUID - A waste liquid treatment apparatus with enhanced treatment capacity for a pre-treatment facility of a liquid radwaste treatment system for a nuclear power plant. The waste liquid treatment apparatus includes: a water tank into which a waste liquid is introduced and from which filtered permeated water is discharged; a waste liquid introduction section through which waste liquid is introduced into the water tank; submerged membranes annularly disposed and spaced apart from each other for filtering foreign substances from the waste liquid; a permeated water suctioning section suctioning the filtered water of the waste liquid and discharging the filtered water outside the water tank; an air supplying section supplying compressed air to the submerged membranes to remove foreign substances; and a porous support plate supporting the submerged membranes. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020246 | Filter Vessel Assembly and Related Methods of Use - Improved filter vessel assemblies for filtering fluids in fluid systems (e.g., industrial and/or commercial systems) are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for advantageous filter vessel assemblies that include a releasable locking assembly for a removable filter member (e.g., a filter bag). The present disclosure provides for improved systems/designs for easily securing and/or unsecuring removable filter members to or from a locking assembly of a filter vessel assembly. Improved, convenient, low-cost and/or effective systems and methods for easily securing and/or unsecuring removable filter members to or from a filter vessel assembly by utilizing advantageous locking assemblies associated with a supporting assembly or basket assembly of the filter vessel assembly are provided. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020247 | FILTER UNIT FOR AN EXTRUDER SYSTEM AND FILTER ARRANGEMENT AND ASSOCIATED SIEVE CHANGING DEVICE FOR AN EXTRUDER SYSTEM WITH A FILTER UNIT OF THIS TYPE - A filter unit for an extruder system has an outer support body, which is hollow cylindrical and limits an interior. A plurality of outer through-openings open into the interior. An outer filter element is arranged on the support body in the region of the outer through-openings. An inner support body with a plurality of inner through-openings is arranged in the interior. An inner filter element is arranged on the inner support body in the region of the inner through-openings. Using the filter unit according to the invention, a low differential pressure of a plastics material melt to be filtered can be achieved as both the outer filter element and the inner filter element provide a corresponding filter area. | 01-24-2013 |
20130020248 | Toroidal Filter Vessel System - Embodiments of the invention provide a filter vessel including a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a toroidal-shaped inlet manifold, and a plurality of inlet channels. The toroidal-shaped inlet manifold is in fluid communication with the inlet and is positioned along a circumference of the housing, and the plurality of inlet channels are in fluid communication with the toroidal-shaped inlet manifold. | 01-24-2013 |
20130032521 | Filter Endcap With Integral Seal, Filter Assembly and Methods for Manufacturing the Same - A sub-assembly ( | 02-07-2013 |
20130032522 | MONO REMOTE FILTER PLATFORM SYSTEM. RELATES TO AN APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MOUNTING A REMOTE FILTER BASE AND FILTER TO AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE. SYSTEM PROVIDES FOR REMOTE MOUNTING METHOD AND DEVICE THAT FASTENS TO ENGINE BLOCK. SYSTEM INCLUDES A METHOD FOR SUPPORT OF THE REMOTE FILTER BASE AND FILTER UTILIZING A SINGLE ARM STRUT AND PLATFORM PLATE. - An improved remote mounting system for attachment of oil filter bases to an engine. The system is constructed as structural support for a single metal beam holding a platform for common oil filter bases and their filters to attach. In addition the system provides the mounting device with the purpose to remote mount oil filter mounting bases and their filters in locations previously not usable or accessible. | 02-07-2013 |
20130037473 | Fuel Filter Support Structure - A fuel filter support structure, particularly suited for use in conjunction with turbine engines, has a base portion, two spaced apart walls extending outwardly from the base portion, and a catch pan underlying the two walls. Two separate banks of fuel filters can be mounted on the walls, and positioned over the catch pan. The catch pan catches any fuel, etc. which may escape during the process of changing the fuel filters, and funnels same toward a central opening where it can be caught in a container. A fuel catch tank is preferably incorporated into the structure. | 02-14-2013 |
20130037474 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly for a water treatment system includes a first end cap and a second end cap that secure about the ends of a filter. A central member extends through a central void in the filter. The filter assembly has corresponding non-adhesive locking mechanisms that interact to secure the filter assembly together. Two gaskets may sandwich the filter and a reflector may be positioned within the central member. An ultraviolet lamp may also be positioned within the central member. | 02-14-2013 |
20130037475 | Filtration Device - A filtration device consists of a rotor system ( | 02-14-2013 |
20130043176 | SPIN-ON FILTER ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - A spin-on filter cartridge includes a housing, a filter element operably oriented in the housing, a baffle plate, and a seal arrangement. The baffle plate is operably oriented over the housing open end and defines a central flow aperture. The baffle plate also defines a continuous groove immediately adjacent to and circumscribing the central flow aperture. The seal arrangement is secured to the baffle plate and spaced from and circumscribing the continuous groove. A filter assembly including the spin-on filter cartridge and a filter head is also disclosed wherein the filter cartridge is removably mountable on the filter head. When the spin-on filter cartridge is oriented on the filter head, a seal member is received within the continuous groove and the seal arrangement forms a seal between and against the baffle plate and the filter head. The seal can be radial or axial or have both axial and radial components. | 02-21-2013 |
20130062269 | BENDABLE STRAIN RELIEF FLUID FILTER LINER, METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method of forming a bendable slotted liner with multiple circumferentially overlapping non-axial keystone slots comprising: transversely profiling a rod to form a profiled rod, having bending members outwardly profiled wider than intermediate and inward widths, interspersed with bases profiled to bondably mate with axially adjacent bases on a neighboring winding; forming the profiled rod into alternating port and starboard bending members and base pairs, by one of, bonding transverse spacers to the rod, transversely corrugating the rod, and forming the rod with one of transverse outdents and indents; winding the profiled rod to the outer diameter; and bonding axially paired bases together; wherein configuring the non-axial slot circumferential length greater than the circumferential base length on adjacent rod windings, forming non-axial keystone slots between bending members providing axial strain relief, with outer slot widths within a prescribed slot range and axial strain relief capacity greater than 0.1%. | 03-14-2013 |
20130068681 | WATER FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. First and second engagement surfaces traverse at least part of the body portion. The first and second engagement surfaces include a first segment that extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A second segment extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A third segment extends at a different angle than the second segment. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion has a first portion that includes a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. | 03-21-2013 |
20130068682 | WATER FILTER SYSTEM - A water filter system includes a removable filter unit having a body portion including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is adapted to be inserted into a filter head assembly. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion and adapted to engage a key slot in the filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. | 03-21-2013 |
20130068683 | FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a substantially cylindrical body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end of the body portion. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion. At least one engagement surface traverses at least part of the body portion. The at least one engagement surface includes a first segment that extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A second segment extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A third segment extends at a different angle than the second segment. | 03-21-2013 |
20130068684 | FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that has a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. A protruding retention surface is disposed on and extends radially outward from the body portion. The protruding retention surface is adapted to secure the filter unit in a filter head assembly. | 03-21-2013 |
20130075319 | Filter, Filter Element, Fastening Housing Part of a Filter Housing and Telescopic Switching Element of a Switching Device of a Releasable Detent Connection | 03-28-2013 |
20130081989 | LIQUID FILTRATION SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS, AND METHODS - Filter caps, filter assemblies, and filtration systems and methods. | 04-04-2013 |
20130081990 | Filter for Filtering Fluids, Filter Cup and Filter Head - A filter has a filter cup, a filter element arranged in the filter cup, and a filter head. Filter cup and filter head are connected by a releasable bayonet-type connection with interacting locking parts connected to filter cup and filter head. A locking nose on the first locking part and a recess on the second locking part interact. The recess has an insertion/removal region for joining and separating locking nose and recess and also a locking region for hooking the locking nose. A spring between filter cup and filter head generates pretension on the locking nose in the recess. The recess has a locking shoulder with a shoulder tip between locking region and insertion/removal region. The locking nose has a locking tip. When locking tip and shoulder tip contact each other, the locking nose is forced by the spring into the locking region or into the insertion/removal region. | 04-04-2013 |
20130087489 | DISPOSABLE FILTERING UNIT - A disposable filtering unit includes a tube having a first connection portion and an outlet respectively located on two ends thereof, and the first connection portion is connected to a faucet body. The tube has a first path unit and a second path unit which has a filtering unit. A valve unit is located on a side of the tube so as to change direction of water flow to guide water to enter from the second path and exits from the outlet via the filtering unit. The tube can be disengaged from the faucet and disposable, and the filtering unit filters water to ensure that the water is clean. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087490 | Installation For Treating A Biological Liquid - Installation for treating a biological liquid, including a circulation pump ( | 04-11-2013 |
20130087491 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN - A method for performing maintenance on a chromatography column ( | 04-11-2013 |
20130098821 | WATER FILTRATION MODULE AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - A water filtration module ( | 04-25-2013 |
20130118966 | FIXING MEMBER AND MEMBRANE MODULE UNIT - A first fixing member which fixes to a membrane module unit a tubular member with a protrusion formed at a tip end or near the tip end for connecting a membrane module of the membrane module unit and a water collecting header to form a filtrate flow path from the membrane module to the water collecting header, the first fixing member includes: a fixing member main body which includes an engaging surface formed at a position at which the fixing member main body engages with the protrusion formed in the tubular member; and a second fixing member which fixes the fixing member main body to the membrane module unit. | 05-16-2013 |
20130118967 | FLUID FILTER - A fluid filter such as an oil filter for a vehicle is provided. The fluid filter includes a body. A plate is coupled to one end of the body, the plate having a first surface and a threaded portion having a thread pitch. A seal is disposed adjacent the plate, the plate having a second surface opposite the plate. A stop member is disposed adjacent the plate, the stop member having a third surface offset from the second surface. | 05-16-2013 |
20130126410 | SCREEN UNIT AND SCREEN CHANGER EQUIPPED WITH SAME - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a screen unit which allows for eliminating rigorous dimension control for preventing the short path phenomenon of material and which has cost advantages, and a screen changer equipped with the same. | 05-23-2013 |
20130134084 | FLUID FILTER - A fluid filter is disclosed herein, the fluid filter having a cylindrical body with a plurality of flutes disposed around its outer circumference, a cap coupled for rotation with the body having a plurality of projections disposed to engage the plurality of flutes, wherein the plurality of projections rotate past the plurality of flutes when a torque exceeding a threshold is applied to the cap. | 05-30-2013 |
20130134085 | FILTER TURNING MECHANISM - A filter turning mechanism is attached to an engine in proximity to a filter (such as an oil filter), and may be used to install or remove a filter by turning the filter. The filter turning mechanism contacts a filter, and rotates the filter when the filter turning mechanism is rotated with a tool. One implementation of the filter turning mechanism includes an inner drive gear and a filter drive mechanism. The inner drive gear normally spins freely within the filter drive mechanism, but when pushed into the filter drive mechanism with a suitable tool such as a ratchet extension, the inner drive gear engages the filter drive mechanism, thereby causing rotation of the inner drive gear to rotate the filter drive mechanism as well, which in turn rotates the filter. | 05-30-2013 |
20130153480 | Water Filter With Inwardly Sloping Top - A filter cartridge and filter for a water bottle is presented. The filter cartridge has a top member with an inwardly sloped exterior surface and at least one opening. The top member is removeably coupled with a bottom member to form an enclosure for housing a filter. The bottom member also has an opening or inlet to allow water to pass through the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge also has an outer rim with a seal (e.g., a sealing ring, etc.). The filter can comprise a frustoconical shaped portion. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153481 | FILTER SUPPORT MEMBER - A filter support member includes a plurality of core members and a hinge positioned between at least two of the plurality of core members. The hinge allows pivotal movement of the at least two core members relative to one another about a hinge axis associated with the hinge. The plurality of core members are positionable in an operational position to form a substantially cylindrical body and are further positionable in a stored position to form a substantially flat sheet. The substantially flat sheet occupies a volumetric envelope less than a volumetric envelope of the substantially cylindrical body. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153482 | Filter with Attachment Element - Described are embodiments of a filter that may include an outer housing, an inlet tube, an outlet tube, filter media and an attachment element attaching the filter media to one of the inlet and outlet tubes. Other embodiments describe methods of manufacturing a filter. | 06-20-2013 |
20130161249 | IN-TANK FILTER FOR FUEL PUMP MODULE - Provided is an in-tank filter for a fuel pump module. The in-tank filter for a fuel pump module includes: a filter media filtering foreign materials; a container having the filter media received therein and having a hose connector to which a hose for supplying fuel passing through the filter media is connected; and a retainer having the container rotatably coupled thereto to allow a direction toward which the hose connector is directed or a position of the hose connector to be adjustable and allowing the container to be installed in a reservoir body assembly. With the in-tank filter for a fuel pump module, a routing operation of connecting the hose for supplying fuel to the hose connector may be easily and rapidly performed. In addition, since each of the molds meeting a specification of the fuel pump module needs not to be provided, economical efficiency is excellent. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161250 | STATIC SEAL WITH INTEGRATED SCREEN OR FILTER ELEMENT - A static seal and method with integrated screen or filter element comprises at least one supporting layer | 06-27-2013 |
20130168305 | DEVICE FOR TREATING A LIQUID - A device for treating a liquid, including a container for collecting the liquid to be treated, including a first fastening unit which has the property that the unit develops a force of attraction under the action of a magnet or has the property of a magnet, and a cartridge for treating the liquid and which can be detachably fastened to the container, including a second fastening unit which has the property that the unit develops a force of attraction under the action of a magnet or has the property of a magnet. The first fastening unit and the second fastening unit interact such that the cartridge can be detachably fastened to the container. | 07-04-2013 |
20130180906 | Filter Media Retainer Assembly - A filter system for filtering a liquid containing particles including a single media retainer plate having a top and bottom surface, and defining at least one hopper-shaped compartment having a sloped wall defining a slot spanning the top and bottom surfaces is disclosed. The plate also includes at least one baffle extending from the bottom surface and filter media disposed on the top surface. During a filtering operation of the filter system, the filter media captures the particles, such as dirt, from the liquid as the liquid passes through the filter media to an underdrain system. During a backwash operation of the filter system, the baffle is adapted to direct a backwash fluid in a vertical direction through the slot so that the backwash fluid actuates the filter media to scour the top surface of the plate and prevent the build-up of biological scaling on the plate. | 07-18-2013 |
20130186815 | FILTERS - A filter insert ( | 07-25-2013 |
20130193054 | FILTER APPARATUS WITH EJECTION ARRANGEMENT - A filter cartridge including catches for ejecting the filter cartridge from a filter housing as the filter cartridge and filter housing are removed from a filter base is provided. The catches are configured to engage corresponding catches of the filter base to limit axial motion of the filter cartridge as the filter cartridge and filter housing are threadedly removed from the filter base. | 08-01-2013 |
20130193055 | INTERLOCK DEVICE - The current technology relates to an interlock device having a compression assembly and a fitting. The compression assembly has a first end, a second end, a locked position, and an unlocked position. A bayonet coupling defines the locked position of the compression assembly in a first position and defines the unlocked position of the compression assembly in a second position. A spring is compressibly disposed between the first compression assembly end and the second compression assembly end. The fitting is disposed on the second compression assembly end, and the fitting is configured to receive a filter receptacle. The compression assembly is configured to engage with a mating filter cartridge. | 08-01-2013 |
20130206669 | Filter Endcap With Integral Seal, Filter Assembly and Methods for Manufacturing the Same - A sub-assembly is disclosed. The sub-assembly includes an endcap connected to a seal member. The endcap includes a body, an outer circumferential lip connected to a first end of the body, and an inner circumferential lip body connected to a second end of the body. The inner circumferential lip body defines a groove. The inner circumferential lip body extends away from and beyond a top surface of the body and a lower portion extending away from and beyond a bottom surface of the body of the endcap. The seal member includes a body, and a circumferential lip connected to the body of the seal member. The body of the seal member includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface of the body of the seal member includes a recess. The inner circumferential lip body of the endcap is arranged within the recess of the seal member. A portion of a filter assembly is also disclosed. A method for manufacturing at least a sub-assembly of a filter assembly is also disclosed. A method for manufacturing at least a portion of a filter assembly is also disclosed. | 08-15-2013 |
20130206670 | Manifold Assembly with Tangential Intake Port - A manifold assembly ( | 08-15-2013 |
20130220909 | Water filter device having encoding structure - The present invention relates to a water filter device comprising a filter head with filter head components, a replaceable filter candle with filter candle components, and an encoding structure which is formed between a filter head component and a filter candle component. Said water filter device is distinguished, in a first embodiment, in that an encoding structure is formed with axial orientation on an end face of the filter candle and/or on an element which is associated with such an end face of the filter candle. In a second embodiment, said water filter device is distinguished in that an encoding structure is formed separately from a fixing structure. | 08-29-2013 |
20130228503 | Fluid filter with replaceable filter insert - A fluid filter comprising a housing, a releasable cover and a replaceable filter having a filter body and two end plates. The filter is placed on a housing standpipe which has on its free side, facing the cover, an axially displaceable endpiece. The endpiece is preloaded in the expulsion direction and in that position is blocked by a locking system against insertion which prevents the cover from connecting with the housing. An unlocking device guided by the filter unlocks the locking system and allows insertion of the endpiece. The locking system is formed by locking tabs which are radially movable, and each have a locking face facing in the axial direction. The tabs are preloaded in the locking direction and each lock the endpiece in its expelled position against axial insertion relative to the standpipe. The tabs can be radially moved into their unlocking position by the unlocking device. | 09-05-2013 |
20130240429 | FILTER CARTRIDGE PROTECTIVE SLEEVE - A filter cartridge protective sleeve is provided. The filter cartridge protective sleeve includes a cylindrical body formed of a non-rigid, flexible and resilient silicone material configured to be frictionally retained to a filter cartridge by expanding said body to conform to at least a portion of the filter cartridge. At least one flow opening is formed through the sleeve to permit a flow of water/liquid to the filter cartridge. The sleeve may include indicia elevated from an exterior surface of the body. The indicia and body are integral and formed of the same material. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240430 | REINFORCED RECEIVER FOR CASSETTE FILTER LOCKING CLIP - A receiver for a cassette filter housing having an upper housing surface. The receiver comprises an arrow shaped elongated member having ends. The elongated member may be parallel with an upper surface of the cassette and may include a base portion attached to the upper housing surface the cross-section of which is a substantially planer segment extending to the upper surface. The elongated member includes an upper receiver portion having at least one cavaliered retaining surface. The receiver includes a first reinforcement member extending outward from the base portion adjacent one of the ends of the elongated member and perpendicular to the elongated member, and a second reinforcement member extending outward from the base portion adjacent the opposite end of the elongated member and perpendicular to the elongated member the reinforcement members affixed to the base portion and the upper housing surface. | 09-19-2013 |
20130240431 | FILTRATION SYSTEM - The present invention presents a filtration system with an integrated manifold valve. The filtration system employs only one pivotal component—the pivoting of the manifold. The manifold valve includes a dual aperture design for a two-fold alignment scheme with the ingress and egress lines of the fluid source. The invention is free of multi-component rotary valve with internal, rotatable parts, or an activation component, such as a handle, for initiating the rotary valve, allowing the user to rotate the rotational components thereof. The reduction in moveable components in this design reduces the likelihood of failure and increases the reliability of the filtration system. | 09-19-2013 |
20130256206 | Filter Element, a Filter Set, and a Filter Device - A filter element for a motor vehicle for filtering a fluid has engaging and/or receiving elements that are designed to be connected to an adapter ring. The engaging and/or receiving elements have several hooks for engaging recesses of the adapter ring, and are arranged uniformly spaced in a circumferential direction about an central axis of the filter element. A filter set includes the filter element and the adapter ring, wherein the adapter ring deactivates a locking device of a first housing part that receives the filter element. | 10-03-2013 |
20130270168 | INTEGRAL FILTER COMPRESSION SEAL - A filter cartridge for installation in a housing having a housing seat includes a filtration media compiled in a cylindrical pack having a radially outer face, a radially inner face defining a central cavity, a first axial end face, and a second axial end face. An end cap having an attachment portion is bonded and sealed to an axial end of the filtration media. A hub portion connects the attachment portion to a non-circular locking portion axially spaced from the attachment portion. The locking portion extends radially beyond the width of the hub portion and includes a sealing face having at least one annular sealing element for sealing against the housing seat. | 10-17-2013 |
20130277294 | MULTI-FILTER POINT-OF-ENTRY FILTRATION SYSTEM - The multi-filter POE water-filtration systems, to which the current application is directed, employ multiple filter modules that operate, in parallel, to filter input, untreated water. By using parallel filtration by multiple filter modules, relatively high throughput and low pressure losses are obtained. Modules are connected into the filtration system by quick-connect and quick-disconnect features which contribute to ease of use and maintenance. A three-dimensional (“3D”) network-material-based filter medium is used within the multiple filter modules, in certain examples of the multi-flow POE water-filtration system to which the current application is directed. In one example, the multi-filter POE water-filtration system includes four filter modules that filter water in parallel. In other examples, a larger number of filtration modules may be employed and, in still other examples, two or three filtration modules, rather than four, may be employed. | 10-24-2013 |
20130299408 | FILTRATION UNIT AND SYSTEM - Provided is a filtration cassette having a rigid body configured for externally supporting a filtration media disposed thereover and having at least one filtering surface configured with a flow path facilitating filtered fluid flow from a space extending between the filtration media and the filtering surface, and extending towards an outlet terminal. Also provided is a filtration segment including such a filtration cassette and where the filtration media is a filtration thread tensionally coiled over the filtration cassette at a multi-layered and tight configuration. Further provided are a plurality of such filtration segments which are configured into a disk-type assembly forming a filtration unit for a filtering system. | 11-14-2013 |
20130313178 | LUBE OIL FILTER HOUSING - A lube oil filter housing including a tubular outer shell, a pair of covers, an inlet, an outlet, a clean fluid chamber and a filter element support is provided. The tubular outer shell and pair of covers define an internal cavity. A clean fluid chamber is interposed fluidly between an inlet and an outlet within the internal cavity. The clean fluid chamber includes at least one connection site for sealingly connecting with a filter element. The clean fluid chamber has at least one removable cover to provide access to a clean fluid portion defined by the clean fluid chamber. A removable filter element support is configured to support an end of the filter element opposite the end of the filter element that cooperates with the connection site. The outlet may include a removable connection tube removable from the tubular outer shell to provide access to the clean fluid portion. | 11-28-2013 |
20130313179 | Filter Head, Filter Element, Mounting Device and Filter Arrangement - A filter head for a screw-on filter element has a filter head body and a coupling section that is supported on the filter head body so as to be rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the filter head body. The coupling section has at least one first receptacle that receives a blocking element of a mounting device connected to a filter element. The blocking element is inserted in a direction of the longitudinal axis of the filter head into the first receptacle. The blocking element, when inserted in the first receptacle, blocks a rotation of the coupling section relative to the filter head body so that the filter element can be screw-connected to the filter head. | 11-28-2013 |
20130327696 | FILTER ELEMENT ENDPLATE DEFINING INFLOW AND OUTFLOW FLOW PATHS - A filter element for fuel, oil or other engine fluids, with an endplate that is designed to create flow paths for both clean and dirty regions. The filter element is part of a spin-on filter that is attachable to a filter head in an engine and that filters fuel, oil or other engine fluids. A pre-fill cap can be integrally incorporated onto the endplate to permit pre-filling and installation without removing components. | 12-12-2013 |
20140021118 | Fuel Filtration System, Filter Exchange Module Therefor, And Method Of Replacing Fuel Filters - A fuel filtration system includes an electric pump, a filter assembly, and conduits for fluidly connecting the pump and filter assembly in series with a fuel tank to define a kidney filtration loop. The filter assembly includes a filter assembly head, including attachment openings therethrough, and a filter exchange module, including a mounting plate having externally threaded mounting connectors extending outwardly from one face thereof and internally threaded bores opening through another face thereof. In a mounted configuration, a fuel filter is threaded onto each mounting connector such that the filter is fluidly aligned with a fuel flow opening through the mounting plate, fasteners are positioned through the attachment openings and threadably received within the bores, and fuel flow passages of the filter assembly head define a flow distribution in which one pair of filters is fluidly in parallel and another pair of filters is fluidly in series. | 01-23-2014 |
20140021119 | Filter Assembly Including a Removable Filter Cartridge - A filter assembly includes a canister housing closable by a lid and containing a removable and replaceable filter element cartridge. The lid is part of the filter element cartridge and a single unitary component therewith, such that removal of the filter element cartridge also removes the lid, and replacement of the filter element cartridge also replaces the lid. | 01-23-2014 |
20140027365 | PORTABLE FILTRATION WATER BOTTLE - A portable filtration water bottle, comprising: a bottle body having a connection portion at the bottle entrance; and a bottle cap having an opposite connection portion; wherein a protrusion portion having a through hole in the center is set on the bottle cap. Two opposite sides of the periphery of the protrusion portion are set with two axial bodies respectively, wherein the axial bodies are pivoted with a curved cover. And, the central through hole of the protrusion portion is inserted with a soft tube which has a filtration element set in the other end. By this configuration, a user can safely drink with ease through the filtration by the filter when sucking to draw out the beverage contained in the bottle body. | 01-30-2014 |
20140027366 | TOP LOAD FILTER WITH EXTERIOR DRAIN ACTUATION - A cartridge top load filter design and filter element useable with the filter are described that allows fluid to be drained from the filter housing, from the exterior of the housing and without first removing the filter element or the housing cover. The draining feature can be manually activated by a knob that is accessible from the exterior of the filter housing adjacent to the removable cover. The draining feature does not require any tools to activate, and provides a “clean service” option of draining fluid before opening the filter housing. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034565 | V-Shaped Filter with Serviceable Frames and Cartridges - A V-shaped filter includes a V-shaped carrier frame, first and second cartridge frames movably mounted to the carrier frame, and first and second filter element cartridges removably and replaceably mounted to the first and second cartridge frames, respectively. The first and second cartridge frames are movable to an inserted position in the V-shaped carrier frame providing an installed condition with the first and second cartridge frames forming a V-shape, and are movable to an extended position extending beyond the V-shaped carrier frame and providing a replacement-service condition. | 02-06-2014 |
20140034566 | FILTER ELEMENT WITH A COMBINED ENDPLATE/LID WITH A CENTRAL HOLE - A filter element is described that includes an endplate that also serves as the lid or cover for the filter housing. The combined endplate/lid includes a central hole that is closed to fluid flow when the proper filter element-housing combination is used. Various embodiments for different functional uses of the central hole are also described. | 02-06-2014 |
20140042070 | FILTERING APPARATUS - A filtering apparatus has a tank, multiple filters and two brackets. The tank has a hollow main body and a tubular overflow mounted on the main body. The filters are respectively connected with the tank beside the overflow. Each filter has an extension spring and two joints. The joints of each filter are respectively mounted around two opposite ends of the extension spring. The brackets clamp the filters. Because the flow of bulky effluent in the sewage is blocked by the extension springs, the sewage is restrained by the filters. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042071 | DEWATERING DEVICE OF VEGETABLE AND FRUIT PROCESSOR - A dewatering device of a vegetable and fruit processor is combined with a main machine that drives and rotates a filter trough and a filter to separate residues from vegetable and fruit juices. The filter trough is rotably combined into a cup body or separated from the cup body and has an accommodating chamber, a groove opening formed at the top of the accommodating chamber, a stop ring bent inwardly towards the groove opening and used with the shaft in the cup body to combine with the locking hole; the filter has a ring plate installed to the stop ring and coupled of the filter portion of the ring plate to match the filter portion with the accommodating chamber of the filter trough, the structure of the filter trough prevents the vegetable and fruit residue from spilling and can be separated quickly from the filter trough to facilitate cleaning | 02-13-2014 |
20140048468 | Filtration Sealing System - A filtration sealing system is provided for sealing a filter element in a housing at a mating interface therebetween. The sealing system includes a keyed interface. A replacement filter element is provided for such filtration sealing system, with the replacement filter element including a keyed interface. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048469 | WATER FILTERING DEVICE - The invention relates to a filtering device for filtering running water from a pressurized water source, wherein two or more water treatment compartments or modules are arranged within a housing along a water flow path, each of the compartments or modules comprising at least one water treatment element or medium for performing a defined water treatment function. | 02-20-2014 |
20140061110 | FILTER HOUSING WITH INTEGRALLY THREADED PORT - A filter housing that includes a bowl formed with a single thread that is stamped directly into the housing around a port. The thread is used to connect an auxiliary element, such as a drain valve or a WIF sensor, to the filter housing. An elevated ridge is formed around the bowl during the stamping process which increases the structural integrity of the housing around the port, and provides a surface for mating with the inserted auxiliary element. | 03-06-2014 |
20140061111 | ENCAPSULATED WATER FILTER MEDIA ASSEMBLY - A disposable encapsulated water purification media assembly including a hollow cylindrical core member, a top end cap permanently attached to a top portion of the cylindrical core member, and a bottom end cap permanently attached to a bottom portion of the cylindrical core member, such that the cylindrical core member, top end cap, and bottom end cap form a void capable of directly containing a water purification media. | 03-06-2014 |
20140069856 | WATER GATHERING COVER - A water gathering cover has a water gathering element, multiple hole sets and multiple mounting sleeves. Because a cover of a water purification unit and the water gathering element are integrated, the assembling of the water purification device is simplified as follows. A filter cartridge of the water purification unit is mounted in one of the hole sets after being aligned with the hole set. A casing of the water purification unit is mounted around the filter cartridge and is mounted securely to a corresponding mounting sleeve. Then the assembling of the water purification device is completed. As a result, the water gathering cover comprises fewer components, which simplifies the assembling of the water purification device and lowers the cost. Besides, the assembling of the water purification device only needs one round of aligning process. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069857 | PRESSURE CONVERTER-PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR BLOOD TUBING SYSTEMS - The invention relates to a protective device for a pressure converter in a blood treatment machine. Traditional converter-protective devices are not easy to mount on the treatment machine because they offer the user hardly any gripping surface. With the converter-protective device according to the present invention, the housing with the anti-contamination barrier can be gripped on the main surface in mounting it and can be inserted into the machine. This is achieved by the fact that the connector axes and the housing with the anti-contamination barrier are situated in parallel planes which are arranged perpendicular to the surface of the device after assembly. Due to this orientation, both sides of the anti-contamination barrier can be observed from the front at the sides during operation so that rupture of the anti-contamination barrier can easily be detected by the user. | 03-13-2014 |
20140076790 | CENTRAL CORE ELEMENT FOR A SEPARATOR ASSEMBLY - The present invention provides a central core element a reverse osmosis separator assembly useful in the purification of fluids. The central core element comprises an outer exhaust conduit defining an inner volume and a gap starting at a first end thereof the outer exhaust conduit and extending towards a second end of the outer exhaust conduit, and an inner porous exhaust conduit comprising a first section disposed within the inner volume defined by outer exhaust conduit and a second section configured to abut and seal the first end of the outer exhaust conduit. The outer exhaust conduit is configured to accommodate a first portion of a membrane stack assembly within the inner volume and a second portion of the membrane stack assembly disposed as a multilayer membrane assembly on an outer surface of the outer exhaust conduit. The gap is configured to accommodate a transition section of the membrane stack assembly linking the first portion of the membrane stack assembly with the second portion of the membrane stack assembly. The first inner porous exhaust conduit section is configured to be disposed within the first portion of the membrane stack assembly. | 03-20-2014 |
20140083921 | MOBILE FLUID TREATMENT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS - A mobile fluid treatment system and portable fluid treatment apparatus are described. The portable apparatus is configured to be placed within a mobile tank of fluid for separating solids from the fluid and includes an upper portion, a lower portion, and a number of adjustable attachment members that can removably secure the apparatus to the side walls of the tank, thus allowing the apparatus to be moved from one tank to another. Furthermore, the lower portion of the apparatus can include a flexible hopper that funnels solids separated from the fluid toward a sediment outlet. The flexibility of the hopper allows the apparatus to fit in different sizes of tanks and further facilitates the break-up and removal of sediment from the apparatus, such as through vibration of the hopper due to the action of a sediment withdrawal pump. | 03-27-2014 |
20140091026 | FILTER APPARATUS FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In a filter arrangement for filtering the fuel, of an internal combustion engine including a housing accommodating a filter element and having at the bottom thereof a collection space for collecting water removed from the fuel, a drain passage extends from the collection space at an angle with respect to a vertical line and a vent channel is disposed in the filter housing wall and extends to the drain passage permitting air to enter when water is drained from the collection space upon opening a drain valve which is disposed in the drain passage. | 04-03-2014 |
20140102967 | FLUID FILTER AND HEAD WITH QUICK CONNECTOR - A connection between a fluid filter and a head is described that permits quick connection/disconnection between the two without requiring disconnection of fluid lines from the head. The head includes a lock to connect inlet and outlet fluid lines to a fluid filter using a non-threaded attachment method. The lock that retains the head to the fluid filter is flexible to allow for connection and disconnection. The head has fluid inlet and outlet ports to which fluid lines attach to flow unfiltered fluid into and filtered fluid out of the fluid filter when the head is connected to the fluid filter. The head closes the fluid filter, which has a protrusion with adjacent passageways that guide and separate unfiltered from filtered fluid. | 04-17-2014 |
20140110325 | UNIVERSAL FILTER CARTRIDGE - A water filter cartridge is provided, including a body for receiving a supply of filter media, the body having an open upper end and an outlet having a plurality of outlet openings, and a cap configured for sealingly engaging the upper end of the body. The supply of media directly contacts an inside surface of an outlet of the body, and the outlet openings being dimensioned for retaining the media despite direct contact with the inside surface. | 04-24-2014 |
20140124427 | FLOATABLE OIL ABSORBER, ITS USES, AND ITS METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A floatable modular device for absorbing oil from a surface, includes a generally disk-shaped floatable cage tapering towards the periphery of the cage in a peripheral region thereof; and a water-repellent strip-shaped oil absorbent accommodated in the cage, wherein the cage further includes at least one connector element configured for joining plural ones of the modular devices together, to form an articulate oil absorber in which the individual cages are oriented in parallel to one another. A method of manufacturing the device includes providing a first, grid-like sheet made of plastics, positioning a water-repellent strip-shaped oil absorbent on the first grid-like sheet, positioning a second sheet on the oil absorbent, and welding the first and second sheets together at their peripheries, with the oil absorbent in between, wherein peripheral regions of the first and second sheets are bent towards one another. | 05-08-2014 |
20140131266 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON A CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN - A method for performing maintenance on a chromatography column ( | 05-15-2014 |
20140131267 | CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMN STAND - A method for conducting maintenance on a chromatography column ( | 05-15-2014 |
20140151280 | FLOW DIVERTER DEVICE - A flow diverter device includes a diverter body defining therein a diverter channel that connects with two inlet channels and an outlet channel, and a diverter valve stem including at least two sealing mechanisms. The diverter valve stem is movable between a first position wherein one of the sealing mechanisms engages the diverter channel such that the diverter channel fluidly connects one of the inlet channels with the outlet channel only and a second position wherein another of the sealing mechanisms engages the diverter channel such that the diverter channel fluidly connects the other of the inlet channels with the outlet channel only. | 06-05-2014 |
20140151281 | FLOW DIVERTER DEVICE - A flow diverter device includes a diverter body. The diverter body defines therein two inlet channels and an outlet channel and includes a diverter valve defining therein a connecting channel. The diverter valve is movable between a first position wherein the connecting channel fluidly connects one of the inlet channels with the outlet channel only and a second position wherein the connecting channel fluidly connects the other of the inlet channels with the outlet channel only. The flow diverter device further includes a sleeve component including a secondary inlet channel and a secondary outlet channel. The sleeve component is connectable to the diverter body. | 06-05-2014 |
20140151282 | Method of Securing Filter Elements - A filter securing system including a filter unit body housing; at least one tubular filter element positioned in the filter unit body housing, the tubular filter element having a closed top and an open bottom; a dimple in either the filter unit body housing or the top of the tubular filter element; and a socket in either the filter unit body housing or the top of the tubular filter element that receives the dimple in either the filter unit body housing or the top of the tubular filter element to secure the tubular filter element to the filter unit body housing. | 06-05-2014 |
20140158601 | TRAVELING BAND SCREEN, ASSOCIATED ROLLER AND RELATED METHOD FOR RETROFITTING A TRAVELING BAND SCREEN ASSEMBLY - A traveling band screen has a support frame assembly, two continuous chains movably mounted to the support frame assembly for motion along respective mutually parallel endless paths, a plurality of mesh members each secured on opposing edges to the chains, and a plurality of rollers rotatably mounted to each of the chains. One or more of the rollers are split rollers. Each such split roller has a respective rotation axis extending perpendicularly to the respective chain and accordingly to the path of motion of the chin. Each split roller has two roller halves secured to one another via elongate fasteners that extend parallel to the respective roller rotation axis. | 06-12-2014 |
20140174999 | KEYED SYSTEM FOR CONNECTION OF FILTER CARTRIDGE TO FILTER HOLDER - Embodiments of a key system for filters and their connecting heads, brackets, or other holders are shown. The filter cartridge and its holder each have a keyed surface, one being a protruding “key” and one being a recessed “lock”. Cooperation of these keyed surfaces is required in order for the filter cartridge to be installed in the holder, so that mis-matched cartridges cannot be installed into the holder, for example, to prevent a particular type of cartridge from being placed in a filtration or other process where it would be inappropriate, or undesired. The keyed surfaces are selectively locate-able preferably at different circumferential locations on a perimeter of the filter and a corresponding location on a perimeter of the head/holder. The perimeter may be, for example, on an outer shoulder surface of a filter and an inner surface of a valve head, or on outer and inner surfaces of connectors that provide a liquid seal between the filter and the head/holder. | 06-26-2014 |
20140183115 | Filter Apparatus with Ejection Arrangement - A filter cartridge including catches for ejecting the filter cartridge from a filter housing as the filter cartridge and filter housing are removed from a filter base is provided. The catches are configured to engage corresponding catches of the filter base to limit axial motion of the filter cartridge as the filter cartridge and filter housing are threadedly removed from the filter base. | 07-03-2014 |
20140217000 | DEVICE FOR WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - A device for interfering with removal of a riser tube from within a water treatment tank. The device includes a collar having a central region dimensioned to fixedly receive the riser tube; and at least one restraining arm extending from the collar away from the central region, wherein the at least one restraining arm is dimensioned to contact an inner wall of the water treatment tank when the riser tube is moved upwards with respect to the treatment tank thereby interfering with removal of the riser tube from the water treatment tank. | 08-07-2014 |
20140217001 | KEYED THREAD ENGAGEMENT ON SPIN-ON FILTER ELEMENT - A filter element includes a ring of filtration media circumscribing a central axis and defining a central cavity. An annular end cap of the filter element is sealingly bonded at an end of the media. The end cap includes a central opening into the central cavity, and a lateral opening spaced laterally outward from the central opening. The central opening includes a threaded connection portion to enable the element to be spun-on to a complimentarily-threaded connection portion of a filter head. The connection portion of the central opening includes at least one axially-extending slot opening radially away from the connection portion. | 08-07-2014 |
20140238919 | APPARATUS FOR FLOW PATH MODIFICATION IN A WATER FILTER SYSTEM - A filter canister apparatus for engagement with a manifold includes an inlet annular recess defined by a mating surface, and at least a first set of embossments displaced and/or defined upon the mating surface separated approximately 180 degrees apart from each other, and a second set of embossments displaced and/or defined upon the mating surface separated approximately 180 degrees apart from each other, such that each set of embossments is separated relative to each other set by an angular spacing in the range of approximately 30-90 degrees on the mating surface. | 08-28-2014 |
20140238920 | DISPOSABLE FILTER CARTRIDGE FOR WATER DISPENSER - Embodiments of the technology disclosed herein include disposable filter cartridges for use with a water dispenser that dispenses hot water, flavored water, and chilled, sparkling water. An exemplary filter cartridge may be assembled by screwing or inserting a filter into filter cap until the filter cap engages a lock, such as an agnail lock, on the filter. Once engaged, the lock permanently secures the filter to the filter cap without adhesives, heat treatment, or curing. The filter cartridge includes one or more protrusions, or partial flanges, that twist into a recess formed by an injection-molded, two-piece locking assembly affixed to the water dispenser. Twisting the filter cartridge to a predetermined angle with respect to the locking assembly locks the filter cartridge into place. In some embodiments, the locking assembly and the filter cartridge audibly “click” or “snap” to indicate that they are secured together. | 08-28-2014 |
20140238921 | FLUID FILTER - A fluid filter such as an oil filter for a vehicle is provided. The fluid filter includes a body having a first, closed end and a second, open end. A plate is coupled to the second end, the plate having a first surface and a threaded portion having a thread pitch. A channel member has an outer edge coupled to the second end of the body, wherein the channel member defines a recess with an open side opposite the first surface of the plate. A stop member is disposed within the recess of the channel member, the stop member having a first height. A sealing member is coupled to the stop member, and the sealing member has a second height greater than the first height of the stop member. | 08-28-2014 |
20140251888 | Pressure Resistant Filter Cartridge - A fuel filter cartridge includes a housing having first and second shell sections. The shell sections are generally symmetric about a cartridge axis and joined together. The first shell section has a convex-shape when viewed from a side and includes an end portion, a cylindrical side wall portion, and a transition portion connecting the side wall portion to the end portion. The end portion has an end surface forming a cartridge opening coaxial with the cartridge axis. The transition portion has a radius of 0.125-1.125 inches. A filter having at least one filter element is disposed within the housing. | 09-11-2014 |
20140263018 | TETHER-RETAINED DIALYZER PORT CAP AND DIALYZER INCLUDING SAME - A tether-retained dialyzer port cap has a port cap which is removably connectible to a port of a dialyzer to block the port, and a retention strap that has a first looped end, a second looped end, and having an elongate portion integrally linking the first looped end and the second looped end. The first looped end is adapted to engage around curved sidewalls defining a circumferential surface of a dialyzer component, and the second looped end is i) integrally molded to the port cap, or ii) adapted to fit around an outer surface of a cap stem of the port cap. A dialyzer with the tether-retained dialyzer port cap further is described. The tether-retained dialyzer port cap tethers a port cap to a dialyzer for safe and convenient retention of the cap near the dialyzer for ready re-use to reseal a port of a used dialyzer for disposal handling. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263019 | Cartridge Structure for a Water Filter - A cartridge structure for a water filter contains a body, an upper cover connected with the body, and a lower cover coupled with the body. The body includes plural filtering layers defined therein, the upper cover includes an inlet defined on a top end thereof and a first groove formed around an inner side thereof, and the lower cover includes an outlet defined on a bottom end thereof and a second groove formed around an inner side thereof, such that plurality of filtering materials are fixed in the first groove and the second groove. Thereby, water flows into the inlet and then is filtered by the filtering materials and the filtering layers so as to enhance filtering effect. Also, after a period of using time, the upper cover and the lower cover are removed from the body so as to take the filtering layers, thus recycling the filtering layers. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263020 | Refillable Liquid Filter Apparatus - A removable lid for covering a chamber defined within a filter housing is described, wherein the removable lid includes a body having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion having a larger perimeter than the lower portion, at least one inlet aperture formed on the body configured for liquid to flow therethrough to the chamber, and a coupling element positioned on the body configured to rotatably mount the removable lid to the filter housing. | 09-18-2014 |
20140305858 | Filter Element - A filter element has a first end cap and a ring of filter media. The first end cap includes structures projecting from the periphery to form a keyed connection with a filter bowl and filter head. Some of the projections are fixed lugs, while other projections are latch fingers arranged to move in an axial direction during mounting and dismounting of the filter assembly components. The filter element first end cap is configured to mate with the upper end of a filter bowl to form an element/bowl assembly. The mated structures of the element and bowl form the male part of a bayonet connection. The filter head defines a corresponding female bayonet connector part. The latch fingers retain the element to the bowl and the assembled element and bowl to the filter head. | 10-16-2014 |
20140319043 | LOCKING FILTER ASSEMBLY - A lock assembly for securing a filter assembly having a cover and a housing, the lock assembly includes a first lock component having structure for securing to one of the cover and the housing; and a second lock component having structure for securing to the other of the cover and the housing such that the first lock component can be engaged with the second lock component to lock the cover to the housing. | 10-30-2014 |
20140332456 | END-CAP STRUCTURE OF OIL FILTER FOR VEHICLE - Disclosed herein is an end-cap structure of an oil filter for vehicles. The end-cap includes a base cap which has a hole in a central portion thereof, and a hook cap which is installed in the hole so as to be movable upwards or downwards. In this structure, a surface of the hook cap that comes into contact with the base cap when the hook cap moves upwards is a sealing portion. When the hook cap moves downwards, the sealing state is released and a bypass is formed. According to the structure of the present invention, since the sealing portion of the end-cap can be protected from heat, the quality of the product, the productivity, the economic efficiency, etc. can be enhanced. | 11-13-2014 |
20140339144 | OIL FILTER - An oil filter includes a casing ( | 11-20-2014 |
20140339145 | APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING ALGAE PROLIFERATION - Disclosed is an apparatus for preventing algae proliferation including floats that float on the water; a frame-shaped underwater supporting structure that is provided with connecting wires so as to be disposed in water while being connected to one sides of the floats; an underwater film that is attached to the underwater supporting structure to be spread in a horizontal direction so as to reduce the amount of sunlight introduced in water under the underwater supporting structure, and that is provided with a circulating hole formed in one side to penetrate in a vertical direction to have permeability of water; and a float circulating unit that is provided with an impeller disposed in the circulating hole, and that selectively rotates the impeller in a clockwise direction or counterclockwise direction to allow underwater floats positioned above and under the underwater film to be circulated through the circulating hole. | 11-20-2014 |
20140339146 | Filter Alignment Device - A removable device that ensures that the port of a filter cartridge is liquid tightly sealed to the port of the head of a housing even when there is insufficient room beneath the bowl to allow one to physically secure the cartridge port to the head port before securing the head and bowl together. The invention uses one or more removably attached alignment devices to center the cartridge in the bowl and maintain it at a height sufficient to ensure that the two ports are aligned and liquid tightly sealed to each other when the bowl and head are mated together. | 11-20-2014 |
20140346102 | SINK COLANDER AND STORAGE ASSEMBLY - A collapsible colander having a back wall, a front wall, a bottom wall and a pair of side walls. The back wall is positioned adjacent to a sink wall and is configured to attach to the sink wall. The front wall opposes the back wall and is moveable between a first position that is parallel to the back wall and a second position. The bottom wall has a number of apertures formed therethrough and has at least a first position that is substantially perpendicular to the back wall. The pair of side walls each have a first edge connected to the front wall and a second edge connected to the back wall. Additionally, the pair of side walls each have two or more hinges operable to move the front wall between at least the first position and the second position. | 11-27-2014 |
20140353232 | Water Clarification System and Method - A modular, portable, gravity fed clarification system includes internal surfaces which come in contact with the water to be clarified which are clad in a non-reactive plastic. | 12-04-2014 |
20140353233 | Installation of Correct Filter Cartridge in Fluid Filter Assembly Before Allowing Assembly To Be Completed - The descriptions relate to preventing assembly of a fluid filter apparatus unless a filter cartridge is installed, and preventing assembly of a fluid filter apparatus if the incorrect filter cartridge is installed. A mechanism includes cooperation of a movable member and a structure that can move the movable member to ensure that a fluid filter apparatus cannot be completely assembled, for example connecting its filter head to its shell, when there is no cartridge installed inside the shell or when there is an attempt to install an incorrect cartridge. This can protect from an inadvertent or intentional failure to install a cartridge (or correct cartridge) in the fluid filter apparatus. | 12-04-2014 |
20140367321 | QUICK CHANGE KEYED WATER FILTER ASSEMBLY - A water filter assembly has a filter head and a filter. The filter head has an outer casing, a filter connector, two key tabs and two tab fasteners. The filter connector and the key tabs are securely mounted in the outer casing by the tab fasteners. The keyed tabs are mounted respectively in two tab holes in the connecting bracket, and each keyed tab has a key block formed on the inner surface of the keyed tab. The filter is connected detachably with the filter head and has a filter body, a keyed collar and a collar fastener. The keyed collar is mounted around the top end of the filter body by the collar fastener and has a key block detachably engaging the key blocks on the keyed tabs. | 12-18-2014 |
20140374335 | WATER FILTER SYSTEM - A water filter system includes a removable filter unit having a body portion including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is adapted to be inserted into a filter head assembly. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion and adapted to engage a key slot in the filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. | 12-25-2014 |
20150021254 | FILTRATION DEVICE - A filtration device ( | 01-22-2015 |
20150021255 | DIALYSATE EXTRACTION DEVICE - A dialysate extraction device comprising a dialysate extraction means including an inlet port and an outlet port adapted to be connected to a flow path of fluid for flowing the fluid therethrough and a projected collection port for collecting the fluid flowing through the inlet and outlet port; a outer circumference wall part mounted on the dialysate extraction means so that it covers a projected end of the collection port and is projected therefrom; a connection member formed with a connection portion to be connected to the collection port and a fitting portion to be fitted into an inner circumference of the outer circumference wall part and adapted to extract the fluid through the collection port under a condition in which the connection portion is connected to the outer circumference wall part; and correction portions formed on the inner circumference of the outer circumference wall part for correcting position and attitude of the connection member relative to the collection port before a tip end of the connection member reaches the projected end of the collection port during insertion of the connection member into the outer circumference wall part. | 01-22-2015 |
20150041382 | FILTER ASSEMBLY - A filter assembly includes a filter body; a central support for the filter body; an opening provided in each of upper and lower ends of the filter body for receiving a respective end of the central support; and a disposable filter cartridge housed within the filter body for receiving a filter member for filtering contaminates. The filter member is arranged for fluid flow in a radial direction from a first side of the filter member to a second side of the filter member. The disposable filter cartridge includes an impermeable wall that extends axially through the filter member adjacent the second side thereof to protect the second side of the filter member during replacement of the disposable filter cartridge. The impermeable wall is defined by a hollow cylinder which is axially aligned with the openings provided in the upper and lower ends of the filter body. | 02-12-2015 |
20150048016 | FILTERING DEVICE FOR THE LARGE-AREA FILTRATION OF FLUIDS - A filtering device ( | 02-19-2015 |
20150060343 | FILTER HOUSING FOR EXCHANGEABLE FILTER - The invention relates to a filter housing for exchangeable filters, having a housing base for accommodating the filter and having a housing dome which engages over the filter, wherein the housing base and the housing dome are connected to one another by means of an aseptic clamping connection which has a groove-type clamping fitting on the housing base and has a flange-type clamping fitting on the housing dome, these being fixed against one another in their connected position by means of a clamp, wherein the groove-type clamping fitting has a seal groove with a seal by means of which the groove-type clamping fitting can be sealed off with respect to the flange-type clamping fitting, wherein the housing base has a port for the supply of liquid to be filtered and has a port for the discharge of filtered liquid, and wherein the housing base has, transversely with respect to the housing longitudinal axis, a base surface which is adjacent to the face surface of the inserted filter. | 03-05-2015 |
20150068965 | OIL FILTER NUT - A system for securing an oil filter comprising: a nut; and an oil filter, where the nut secures the oil filter over a top surface of the oil filter. In one particular embodiment, the nut is 14 mm is length and may be turned clockwise to secure the filter. | 03-12-2015 |
20150076050 | Container system for dispensing filtered and unfiltered liquids - A modular container system adapted for dispensing both filtered and unfiltered liquids. The system comprises a bottle having an upwardly-extending annular opening, and a cap adapted to mate with the upwardly-extending annular opening to form a sealed container. The bottle is one of a set of bottles having differing volumes and profiles; each bottle has the same upwardly-extended annular opening. The system may include a filter mechanism that adapted to be removable from an internal receiving cylinder of the cap when the bottle is used to dispense unfiltered liquids. When secured to the receiving cylinder of the cap, a filter body of the filter mechanism is contained within a profile of the cap in such a way as to allow universal use of the cap and filter construct on multiple-sized and profiled bottles that include the same upwardly-extended annular openings. | 03-19-2015 |
20150076051 | Screen Filter - 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. | 03-19-2015 |
20150076052 | Filter Assembly - A modular filter assembly for use in a fluid filtering system comprising a housing for a filter media. The housing has an open end and a closed end. The modular filter assembly further comprises a collar for attachment to the open end of the housing. The collar defines a collar orifice. A removable locking element is configured to be received at the collar orifice. The modular filter assembly also comprises cooperating structure between the collar and the removable locking element for releasably attaching the removable locking element to the collar for selective access to the filter media within the housing. The housing can be one of a plurality of select lengths to receive a filter media that is a corresponding one of several lengths. | 03-19-2015 |
20150090651 | Fuel Filter Cartridge and Method of Use Thereof - A filter cartridge in accordance with the present disclosure has a longitudinal axis and comprises a housing, a filter element, and a collar. The housing has a generally cylindrical sidewall and defines an open first end, an axially opposite second end, and a flange projecting radially away from the axis at the first end. The filter element has a ring of filter media circumscribing the axis and extending between first and second end caps. The first end cap has a generally cylindrical wall extending axially between first and second peripheral rims. The wall defines first and second seal glands adjacent the first and second rims which receive first and second seal members, respectively. A ledge projects radially outwardly from the cylindrical wall. The collar has an annular sidewall having a shoulder projecting from an inner surface. The ledge and the shoulder radially overlap and retain the flange therebetween. | 04-02-2015 |
20150090652 | COLLECTION AND FILTRATION VIA SUCTION OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURE - A method for collecting and filtering biological material from blood and other fluids during a surgical procedure includes: attaching a first cover including a suction port and an intake port to a collection trap; attaching a suction source to the suction port; attaching an instrument to the intake port, through which blood and tissue are suctioned and received into the collection trap; filing the collection trap with blood and tissue; removing the collection trap from the first cover; attaching a second cover to the collection trap in place of the first cover, the second cover including a suction port and a plunger, the plunger including a press head having a screen portion permitting blood and other fluids to pass; attaching a suction source to the suction port of the second cover; separating the blood from the tissue by deploying the plunger; and drawing off the blood through the suction port. | 04-02-2015 |
20150114894 | FILTERS - A filter has first and second fittings, a permeable filter medium, and a housing. The housing defines a fluid flow path within the housing between the first and second fittings, and the permeable filter medium is arranged in the fluid flow path to remove one or more substances from a fluid flowing along the fluid flow path. A finger hold is positioned in an upper region of the housing, the finger hold defining a space that is sufficient to allow one or more fingers of an operator to fit in the space and grasp the filter. | 04-30-2015 |
20150114895 | FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that has a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. A protruding retention surface is disposed on and extends radially outward from the body portion. The protruding retention surface is adapted to secure the filter unit in a filter head assembly. | 04-30-2015 |
20150122716 | HIGH VOLUME LOW LEVEL STRAINER - Methods and apparatus for drafting or transferring water from a water supply to a fire pump in fire service include a strainer, the strainer having a hood member with an open bottom inlet having an inlet aperture, an outlet having an outlet aperture, a suctioning structure extending away from the open bottom inlet of the hood member, and the suctioning structure having a base offset from the open bottom inlet. Method of using the strainer including immersing a strainer in a water supply, fluidly connecting the outlet to a suction side of a pumping apparatus, activating the pumping apparatus, transferring water through the hood member, directing the strainer toward the bottom of the water supply and maintaining the strainer at the bottom of the water supply. | 05-07-2015 |
20150129478 | FILTERS AND FILTER ARRANGEMENTS WHICH INCLUDE A FILTER AND A MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY - A filter has first and second fittings, a permeable filter medium, and a housing. The housing defines u fluid flow path within the housing between the first and second fittings, and the permeable filter medium is arranged in the fluid flow path to remove one or more substances from a fluid flowing along the fluid flow path. A reservoir is positioned in an upper region of the housing and includes a wall surrounding the first and second fittings of the filter. Each of the fittings has a topmost portion and the wall of the reservoir has a topmost portion, the topmost portion of each filter fitting being at or below the topmost portion of the reservoir wall. A filter arrangement may include a filter and a manifold assembly having first and second fittings which may be sealingly coupled to or uncoupled from the first and second fittings of the filter. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129479 | ROTATIONAL FILTER ASSEMBLY WITH ORIENTATION STRUCTURE - A filter element for attachment to a filter cap includes a generally cylindrical filter media defining an axial centerline. The filter element also includes an upper plate attached to the filter media and rotationally attacked to the filter cap such that the upper plate and the filter media are rotational about the centerline with respect to the filter cap. The filter element further includes a bottom plate attached to the filter media opposite from the rotational attachment of the upper plate to the filter cap, and an orientation structure extending from the bottom plate radially from the centerline. | 05-14-2015 |
20150136676 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REPAIRING MEMBRANES AND IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF OSMOTICALLY DRIVEN MEMBRANE SYSTEMS - The invention relates to repairing and/or modifying a surface of a membrane in osmotically driven membrane systems by the introduction of one or more substances to the membrane. | 05-21-2015 |
20150144545 | FILTERING MEMBRANE MODULE AND FILTERING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A filtering membrane module and a filtering apparatus having the same, which is capable of remarkably reducing a vibration of filtering membrane module during an aeration process for a maintenance cleaning of filtering membrane, and preventing a crack from occurring in the filtering membrane module by the vibration, wherein the filtering membrane module comprises a filtering membrane; a header, to which the filtering membrane is potted, including a first lateral side and a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side; a first coupling unit provided at the first lateral side; and a second coupling unit provided at the second lateral side. | 05-28-2015 |
20150298029 | DISPOSABLE POLYMER-STRUCTURED FILTER - The disposable polymer-structured filtering kit includes a disposable, polymer-structured filtering funnel with a stem having a distal tip. A flow discharge end is formed at the distal tip. Preferably, a polymer fritted filter disc is positioned in the funnel, providing filtering for liquids passing therethrough. The kit preferably also includes a glass vacuum take-off adapter having a port for connecting to a vacuum source for providing negative pressure. The adapter securely and snuggly receives the funnel and maintains position of the distal tip thereof with the flow discharge end below the port, thus preventing contaminants from entering the adapter. A reusable, glass round bottle flask or a disposable vial receives the adapter and the stem of the funnel. The funnel and fritted disc are formed from disposable materials, thus removing the necessity of cleaning them following use. The adapter is reusable, since no contaminants come in contact therewith during filtering. | 10-22-2015 |
20150299012 | Biodegradable Runoff Filter - A biodegradable runoff filter is an apparatus that is used to filter silt, chemicals, and other contaminants out of water runoff produced at or near a work site. The apparatus includes a biodegradable filter sock, a botanical biomass filling, and a fastener. The biodegradable filter sock is a water-permeable container that is used to contain an amount of the botanical biomass filling. The biodegradable filter sock includes a lateral portion, an open end and a closed end. The lateral portion and the closed end surround the botanical biomass filling and contain it to a specific area. The open end of the biodegradable filter sock allows the botanical biomass filling to be packed into the biodegradable filter sock. The fastener fits over the open end and cinches the open end shut to prevent the botanical biomass filling from falling out of the biodegradable filter sock. | 10-22-2015 |
20150321127 | SINK FILTER - A filter or strainer for a sink has an elevated body that breaks an eddy or whirlpool effect associated with sink drains, while also providing effective filtering of solid materials. The surface area of the device that is positioned above the drain allows water to pass through orifices in the body, while solid debris drops generally vertically in the sink and away from the drain. After the sink is drained of water, solid refuse can be easily removed and discarded. | 11-12-2015 |
20150321923 | PIPE CONNECTOR FOR A WATER FILTER SYSTEM - A water filtration system is provided including a filter unit having a water inlet tube for receiving unfiltered water, and a water outlet tube for delivering filtered water. A pipe connector has an elongate body being connectable at one end to a faucet, and connectable at an opposite end to a water supply such that the connector delivers unfiltered water from the water supply to the filter unit via the water inlet tube, and the water is filtered and returned to the faucet via the water outlet tube. The elongate body includes a first port having a first cavity for delivering the unfiltered water to the filter unit, and a second port having a second cavity for receiving the filtered water from the filter unit. A divider wall is disposed inside the elongate body between the first and second ports for separating the filtered and unfiltered water. | 11-12-2015 |
20150343347 | CONNECTOR FOR A FILTER PLATE - A connector ( | 12-03-2015 |
20150343349 | HIGH CAPACITY FILTER ELEMENT END CAP - A removable and replaceable end cap that selectively lockingly engages a seat ring of a filter housing. The end cap may include a flange that compresses a gasket member between the end cap and the seat ring to form a fluid tight seal therebetween. The end cap may include cam locking grooves that may each receive insertion of a protrusion of the seat ring, and which are structured for at least rotational displacement about the received protrusion as the end cap is rotated between locked and unlocked positions relative to the seat ring. The end cap may also include an opening that accommodates the passage of a fluid to a filter element. The filter element, which may be coupled to the end cap, may be adapted to remove particulate or contaminate from the received fluid. | 12-03-2015 |
20150343384 | Reverse Osmosis Unit Having Rotatable Reverse Osmosis Membrane Housing Assembly - A reverse osmosis (“RO”) water purification unit has reverse osmosis membrane housings which are rotatably mounted, and movable between a first operating position in which the membrane housings are substantially vertically oriented, and a second service position in which the membrane housings are substantially horizontally oriented. | 12-03-2015 |
20150367262 | SEEPAGE FILTER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A seepage filter adapted for mounting to an outflow device includes a connection body and a filtering member. The connection body includes an inlet for connecting to the outflow device, an outlet distanced from the inlet, and a connection portion which is near the inlet, disposed on outer or inner circumferential surface and adapted for connectable with the outflow device. The filtering member is coveringly attached to the outlet of the connection body, and includes metal particles integrally connected with each other, and filtering pores which form among the metal particles, extend non-linearly and communicate the outlet and an outside. The filtering member is manufactured through disposing the metal particles in a shaping mold and heating the metal particles to meltably connect the metal particles with each other. | 12-24-2015 |
20150367265 | FILTER APPLIANCE - A filter appliance may include a filter housing and a ring filter element having an axis and being mountable in the filter housing. The filter element may include a first axial end disc having a protruding pin configured to engage into a channel of the filter housing. The filter housing may have an interior including a first region and the ring filter element may include a second region associated with the first region. A guide contour may be arranged on one of the first region and the second region, and a first guide element and a second guide element may be disposed on the other of the first region and the second region. The guide contour may include a first axial groove and a second axial groove configured to receive the first guide element and the second guide element to define a key and lock interaction. | 12-24-2015 |
20160001204 | LIQUID FILTER ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM AND METHODS - A filter cartridge includes a key ring with at least first and second protrusions to engage a lock-out assembly in a filter head, permitting the cartridge to connect to the filter head. A filter system includes a filter assembly, including a filter cartridge and a cartridge housing, connected to a filter head, in which the filter head includes an adapter assembly with a lock-out mechanism. The lock-out mechanism is unlocked by a key ring on the filter cartridge. A method of installing a filter assembly includes using protrusions on a key ring on a filter cartridge to unlock an adapter assembly in a filter head to allow for connection between the filter assembly and the filter head. | 01-07-2016 |
20160008747 | Screen Filter | 01-14-2016 |
20160023134 | FLUID FILTER ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING DRAWN DOWN COVER PLATE - A fluid filter assembly is provided comprising a filter can, a filter cover assembly, and an interior filtering assembly. The filter cover assembly comprises an outer cover plate and an inner mounting plate. The outer cover plate of the filter cover assembly comprises a drawn-down portion that descends toward the interior volume of the fluid filter assembly and exhibits a metallic grain structure that is stretched relative to the metallic grain structure of the inner and outer circumferential mating portions of the outer cover plate. In one embodiment, the inner mounting plate is secured to a backside of the outer cover plate such that, upon rotational engagement of the internal threads of the inner mounting plate with a threaded fluid port, the inner mounting plate rotates with the filter can and the outer cover plate to advance in an axial engagement direction and forcibly urge the outer cover plate in the axial engagement direction from the backside of the outer cover plate. | 01-28-2016 |
20160023143 | Gas-Evacuating Filter - Disclosed herein is a filter for use in connection with a swimming pool or spa. A device is provided that has a tube inlet at the top of a vessel. A lower end of the device is connected directly to an outlet of the filter. The device is designed to divert all or the majority of the fluid to move to the top of the filter before exiting the vessel. | 01-28-2016 |
20160025050 | MULTIPOSITIONAL FILTER ATTACHMENT - The present invention provides one filter with multiple retention locations integrated into a plastic connector that is attached to the filter for connecting the filter to a pump inlet by means of a retention post. A sock style filter is disclosed that incorporates a channel or a flat tab in the periphery of the plastic outlet port for providing a finite or infinite number of locations for retention of a post on a pump or other connection to allow for multiple alignment positioning of the filter with respect to the mating parts such as the pump body, fuel pump assembly, module can or fuel tank. | 01-28-2016 |
20160038859 | Oil Filter Element and Oil Filter - An oil filter element has first and second end disks between which an annular filter medium is held. The oil to be filtered flows through the filter medium in a direction radial to the longitudinal axis of the oil filter element. The oil filter element has a central channel arranged on the clean side and provided with a central outlet opening in the region of the first end disk. A radial sealing element, formed by an elastically deformable inside circumferential section of the first end disk, is arranged in the region of the outlet opening. In addition, an axial sealing element is arranged on the outside of the first end disk. This axial sealing element is held on the first end disk by retaining elements. An oil filter having such an oil filter element is provided. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038861 | Filter element comprising hollow cylindrical filter medium body and filter device - A filter element comprises a hollow cylindrical filter medium body, on the inside of which there is arranged a support frame that is a carrier of at least one installation rib protruding radially inward with respect to the support frame. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038862 | Multi-Cartridge Filter Adapter and Interface System and Method - An attaching system for a filter cartridge may include: a top cap configured to attach to a filter cartridge; a mating projection located on the top cap; at least one locking projection projecting radially away from the mating projection; and a base portion defining an annularly shaped flat surface surrounding the mating projection on a first side and configured to attach to the filter cartridge on a second side. A method of attaching a filter cartridge to a filter assembly may include: providing locking projections on a top cap of a filter cartridge; locating a spring around a mating projection of the top cap; forming annular groove between the spring and the locking projections; and configuring the top cap to a portion of the filter cartridge. | 02-11-2016 |
20160069232 | FILTER DEVICE - A filter device may include a filter housing cover defining a chamber and an annular filter element arranged within the receiving chamber. The filter device may further include a housing and at least one intermediate piece arranged between the filter housing cover and the housing when the cover is secured to the housing. An inlet duct may be in communication with an untreated side of the filter element and an outlet duct may be in communication with a clean side of the filter element. A drainage duct may be arranged in the housing for draining the chamber during removal of the cover. A closure device may be arrange in the intermediate piece and have a closure element configured to close the drainage duct. | 03-10-2016 |
20160082371 | OIL FILTER CONSTRUCTION FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES AND FOR MACHINES INCLUDING OLEODYNAMIC CIRCUITS - An oil filter construction, for internal combustion engines or hydraulic machines, comprises a flange to which a container body adapted to contain a filtering cartridge is coupled, said container body being coupled to said flange by coupling means allowing to separate said body from said cartridge to dispose of said two elements separately, said coupling means comprising a bayonet type closure. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082373 | Filter with barb-shaped bayonet receptacle and filter element - The invention relates to a filter ( | 03-24-2016 |
20160107125 | CARTRIDGE TYPE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE MODULE - A cartridge type hollow-fiber membrane module of the present invention includes: a housing; a plurality of hollow fiber membranes housed in the housing; a first potting part which bundles first ends of the hollow fiber membranes while keeping the first ends open; a second potting part which bundles second ends of the hollow fiber membranes while keeping the second ends sealed; a fixing part which detachably fixes the first potting part to the housing; a sealing part which liquid-tightly seals a space between the first potting part and the housing; and a holding part which holds the second potting part so that the second potting part is detachable from the housing and so that liquids can pass through a space between the second potting part and the housing. | 04-21-2016 |
20160121240 | Wall Adaptor for Filter Underdrain - A filtration system having an underdrain block and an underdrain wall adaptor. The underdrain wall adaptor includes a vertical end and horizontal base. The vertical end extends from a top wall to a bottom wall of an underdrain block and mates with an end portion of an underdrain block to secure the underdrain wall adaptor to the underdrain block. The horizontal base extends from the vertical end. The invention also includes a method of installing an underdrain wall adaptor. The underdrain wall adaptor controls air and water passage between the flume and the underdrain. | 05-05-2016 |
20160121244 | A DISC FILTER APPARATUS - The disc filter apparatus comprises a drum that is rotatable around a shaft having a centre axis. The drum comprises filter discs positioned at an axial distance from each other. Each filter disc comprises a rim structure supported on the shaft and truncated, sector shaped filter plates mounted circumferentially in a radial plane to form an essentially continuous and planar disc surface. Each filter plate is attached with a fastening arrangement to the rim structure from a lower edge portion of the filter plate through at least three fastening points. The fastening arrangement between the filter plate and the rim structure comprises at each fastening point in the rim structure an adjustable sleeve construction. Prior art solutions require a radially planar fastening surface in the rim structure in order to have all the filter plates in one filter disc in the same radial plane. This is not necessary in the invention due to the use of an adjustable sleeve construction. | 05-05-2016 |
20160121247 | CLOSURE FOR LEAF FILTER IN ALUMINA PRODUCTION - An edge closure system is presented herein wherein a portion of the closure edge of the filter bags leading to the outlet pipe aperture are provided with mating snapping closures, allowing to sealingly close the length of the edge of the fabric leading to the outlet pipe aperture simply by engaging the male and female components of the snapping closures. Moreover, an outlet pipe closure system is also presented herein using a combination of a tongue mounted internally to one of the sides of the fabric forming the bag in a manner to be wrappable around at least a corresponding portion of the outlet pipe, and a fabric hood mounted externally and overlapping both sides of the bag at the outlet pipe aperture, which cooperates with the tongue to seal the interface between the outlet pipe and the bag when held in position. | 05-05-2016 |
20160129379 | FILTER CLOTH RETENTION - Cloth retention apparatus for retaining the edges of a filter cloth comprises an edge strip having which can engage with a channel in a frame member, and be retained therein by a wedging member. The wedging member may be separate or attached to the bead, or incorporated therein. | 05-12-2016 |
20160136545 | WATER PURIFICATION CARTRIDGE AND WATER PURIFIER - A water purification cartridge is detachably provided inside a water purifier, which includes: a plurality of single cartridges, each of which includes a bottomed cylindrical casing body; and one or more ceiling wall portions which block upper end openings of the plurality of single cartridges, wherein the inside of the plurality of single cartridges becomes a filter medium storage portion, and wherein the plurality of single cartridges is disposed in the lateral direction and is detachably connected to each other. | 05-19-2016 |
20160144297 | Spin-On Filter for a Filtering Device for Fluid, Filtering Device, and Filter Head of a Filtering Device - A spin-on filter for a filtering device for fluid, the spin-on filter including: a housing pot, in which at least one filter element is arranged; a connecting body, which is arranged at an end face of the housing pot, the connecting body having a central opening; and a coupling device including a filter-side coupling part configured for detachably coupling the spin-on filter to a filter head of the filtering device; wherein the coupling part is arranged on the central opening; wherein the filter-side coupling part is configured to detachably couple to a connector of a head-side coupling part of the filter head by way of a plug-in and/or rotational movement with respect to a coupling axis; and wherein the filter-side coupling part includes a plurality of coupling ribs which are distributed in the circumferential direction of a coupling axis on the central opening and projecting radially inwardly. | 05-26-2016 |
20160144298 | Spin-On Filter for a Filter Device for Fluid, Filter Device and Filter Head of a Filter Device - A spin-on filter for a filter device with a housing pot in which a filter element is arranged, a connecting body arranged at the housing port end face having a central opening and a fluid opening radially outwardly offset from central opening. A filter-side coupling part of a coupling device detachably couples the spin-on filter to a filter head. The coupling part can be detachably coupled to a connector of a head-side coupling part of the filter head by way of a plug-in and/or rotational movement with respect to a coupling axis. A inner seal is provided having a sealing surface which extends around the periphery of a centric fluid channel and is axially offset in relation to the filter-side coupling part toward the filter element. The circumferential sealing surface of the filter head-side fluid connector sealingly contacts to separate the dirty and clean sides. | 05-26-2016 |
20160144306 | OIL FILTER ADAPTOR AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - The present invention in one or more embodiments provides an oil filter adaptor to engage an oil filter, where the oil filter adaptor includes a base and a neck extending from the base in a first direction and to engage the oil filter, the neck including a wall defining therein a passageway extending at least partially in the first direction, the wall defining thereupon a through-aperture extending in a wall thickness direction. The oil filter adaptor of the present invention may pre-discharge oil flowing out thereof when the oil filter is removed, avoiding oil splashing due to an otherwise large efflux of oil in a very short period of time. | 05-26-2016 |
20160144307 | LIQUID FILTER, ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM, AND METHODS - A filter cartridge | 05-26-2016 |
20160145129 | WATER PURIFICATION USING XYLITOL FIBRES - The invention relates to a device for water purification, especially in flowing or stagnant waterbodies. In this connection, the present embodiments propose that the device has a container in which xylitol fibers are accommodated and/or that the xylitol fibers are surrounded by a structure through which it is firstly possible for water to flow and which secondly retains the xylitol fibers within the structure. | 05-26-2016 |
20160151725 | Re-usable Water Filter with Two Flushing Connectors | 06-02-2016 |
20160158705 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF OSMOTICALLY DRIVEN MEMBRANE SYSTEMS - The invention relates to repairing and/or modifying a surface of a membrane in osmotically driven membrane systems by the introduction of one or more substances to the membrane. | 06-09-2016 |
20160167981 | GRAVITY FILTER DESIGNS CONFIGURED FOR INCREASED RESIDENCE TIME | 06-16-2016 |
20160168838 | RESISTANCE SCREENS FOR USE IN STORM DRAIN FILTRATION SYSTEMS | 06-16-2016 |
20160184749 | DEVICE FOR LOCKING A FILTER IN A CONDUIT - A device for locking a filter in a conduit for use in heat exchangers is described. The device includes: a main body apt to be associated with the filter and made in two parts, and three locking arms, which branch off from the main body and have each a first longitudinal end which can be tightened within the main body and a second longitudinal end which abuts on the conduit to block the filter. The locking arms are movable with respect to the main body so as to assume a first configuration of minimal encumbrance, in which the insertion of the device in the conduit is allowed, and a second locking configuration, in which the second longitudinal ends are abutted on the walls of the duct. The device allows a removable locking of the filter in the conduit. | 06-30-2016 |
20160184750 | FILTER DEVICE WITH RELEASABLY SECURABLE END CAP AND SEALING ARRANGEMENT - A filter device for fluids, especially for fuels such as diesel fuel, includes a filter housing ( | 06-30-2016 |
20160193401 | Filter and Frame Apparatus and Method of Use | 07-07-2016 |
20160193551 | Spin-On Filter for a Filtering Device for Fluid, Filtering Device, and Filter Head | 07-07-2016 |
20160193554 | FILTER APPARATUS WITH TORQUE LIMITING MECHANISM | 07-07-2016 |
20160193570 | CARTRIDGE-TYPE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE MODULE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CARTRIDGE-TYPE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANE MODULE | 07-07-2016 |
20160199760 | SEAMLESS FILTER BAG ASSEMBLY FOR JUICE PRESS | 07-14-2016 |
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20220135432 | SELF-CLEANING WATER FILTER - A filtration apparatus for a container, the apparatus includes a connection portion for securing the apparatus to the container; a housing; a hand pump attached to the housing, the hand pump comprising an inlet, an outlet, and a user-operated actuator, the hand pump is configured to pass filtered water through the inlet in a first direction towards the outlet of the hand pump during a first stroke of the user-operated actuator, and in both the first direction and in a second direction opposite to the first direction during a second stroke of the user-operated actuator; and a filter fluidly connected to the inlet of the hand pump, the housing is configured to house the filter and at least part of the hand pump, the housing is configured to pass water, the filter is configured to be a two-way valve for regulating water flow between the housing and the hand pump. | 05-05-2022 |