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Electrically conducting filter media for fluids
Assignee: Parker Hannifin Corp
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Filing: 1971-09-10
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Granted: 1976-01-20
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Expires: 1991-09-10
Abstract
Abstract Conductive filter elements are made by treating nonconductive fibrous materials such as inorganic or organic fibers with resins containing finely divided carbon. The treated fibers are then fabricated into filter elements which are electrically conductive throughout. Strands of roving or yarn which are nonconductive may be joined by twisting together with strands of conductive roving or yarn to give conductivity to the finished multiple strand. Conductive filter elements are also made from extruded fibers which are filled with carbonaceous material during extrusion. These elements permit grounding of static electrical potential which would otherwise accumulate in a nonconductive element. If desired, a controlled low potential direct or alternating electrical charge can be maintained on the filter element to enhance the separation of particles of opposite charge. Particulate filter media, such as that used in filter beds, may also be treated with carbon to form an electrically conductive filter mass.
Inventors
- 👤 Floyd E. Colvin
- 👤 John R. Mummert
- 👤 Franklin George Gilbert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-31 13:20
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D39/00; B01D39/14; B01D39/20; B01D39/2068; B01D39/2082; B01D39/2089; B01D35/00; B01D35/06; B01D39/16; B01D39/1607; B01D39/2003; B01D39/2006; B01D39/2013; B01D39/2017; B01D39/2024; B01D39/2055; B01D39/2065; B01D2201/00; B01D2201/50; B01D2239/00; B01D2239/02; B01D2239/0241; B01D2239/04; B01D2239/0464; B01D2239/0471; B01D2239/06; B01D2239/0604; B01D2239/064; B01D2239/069; B01D2239/0695
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A filter element, said filter element including: a. a fluid permeable body composed of electrically conductive carbonaceous material disposed throughout said body for defining an electrical pathway therethrough; b. an external terminal means; and c. electrical conductive means in electrical contact with said carbonaceous material and with said external terminal means for defining an electrical pathway there between.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
58 words
A filter element, said filter element including: a. a fluid permeable body composed of electrically conductive carbonaceous material disposed throughout said body for defining an electrical pathway therethrough; b. an external terminal means; and c. electrical conductive means in electrical contact with said carbonaceous material and with said external terminal means for defining an electrical pathway there between.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A filter element according to claim 1 in which the electrically conductive carbonaceous material comprises finely divided carbon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A filter element according to claim 1 in which the said electrically conductive carbonaceous material comprises carbon fibers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A filter element according to claim 1 in which the external terminal means is an electrical ground.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A filter element according to claim 1 in which the external terminal means is an electrical power source.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
A filter assembly comprising: a. a casing having an inlet and an outlet for fluids, the casing having a supporting and sealing means associated therewith for directing the fluids through a filter element enclosed within the casing; and b. said filter element including a fluid permeable body comprised of electrically conductive carbonaceous material disposed throughout said body for defining an electrical pathway therethrough, an external terminal means, and electrical conductive means in electrical contact with said carbonaceous material and with said external terminal means for defining an electrical pathway therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
A filter assembly comprising: a. a casing having an inlet and an outlet for fluids, the casing having a supporting and sealing means associated therewith for directing the fluids through a filter element enclosed within the casing; and b. said filter element including a fluid permeable body comprised of electrically conductive carbonaceous material disposed throughout said body for defining an electrical pathway therethrough, an external terminal means, and electrical conductive means in electrical contact with said carbonaceous material and with said external terminal means for defining an electrical pathway therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A filter assembly according to claim 6 in which the carbonaceous conductive material comprises finely divided carbon, and at least one fibrous support means for holding the carbon in fixed location within the assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A filter element according to claim 7 in which the fibrous support means contains the conductive carbonaceous material as a fiber filler.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A filter assembly according to claim 7 in which the fibrous support means contains the conductive carbonaceous material as a fiber filler.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A filter assembly according to claim 6 in which the electrically conductive carbonaceous material comprises carbon fibers.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A filter assembly according to claim 6 in which the external terminal means is an electrical ground.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A filter assembly according to claim 6 in which the external terminal means is an electrical power source.
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