US3970440A
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Compact air filter
Assignee: Axon Cable SA
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Filing: 1974-06-06
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1994-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A compact nestable air filter of generally rectangular form comprising a frame formed of an integral suitable cut and scored blank of paperboard, which, when assembled, comprises planar frame members engaging a substantially sheet-form filter element therebetween, and having flared frame members disposed at an angle of less than 180° permitting a plurality of frames to nest within each other, thereby reducing the bulk of the plurality of filters. The portions of the flared frame members may be connected together by several means, including glue flaps hingedly connected to one frame member and adhesively affixed to an adjacent member. In an improved embodiment a portion of the planar frame members on the bottom or downstream side of the filter is provided with an integral perforated cover sheet for retaining the filter element in place when subjected to an air current.
Inventors
- 👤 John E. Copenhefer
- 👤 Robert M. House
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:35
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D46/00; B01D46/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A compact nestable air filter having a top surface and a bottom surface comprising: A. a generally rectangular frame formed of a one piece suitably cut and scored blank comprising a plurality of interconnected frame members each comprising: 1. a coplanar flange having bottom and top coplanar flange members in juxtaposition, and 2. a flared flange disposed at an angle of less than 180° with respect to said coplanar flange and comprising bottom and top flared flange members, said bottom flared flange members being hingedly connected to said bottom coplanar flange members, said top flared flange members being hingedly connected to said bottom flared flange members, said top coplanar flange members being hingedly connected to said top flared flange members, B. means connecting the ends of adjacent flared flanges together, C. said one piece blank including a perforated bottom cover extending from said bottom coplanar flange members, and D. a filter member retained by said coplanar flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A compact nestable air filter having a top surface and a bottom surface comprising: A. a generally rectangular frame formed of a one piece suitably cut and scored blank comprising a plurality of interconnected frame members each comprising: 1. a coplanar flange having bottom and top coplanar flange members in juxtaposition, and 2. a flared flange disposed at an angle of less than 180° with respect to said coplanar flange and comprising bottom and top flared flange members, said bottom flared flange members being hingedly connected to said bottom coplanar flange members, said top flared flange members being hingedly connected to said bottom flared flange members, said top coplanar flange members being hingedly connected to said top flared flange members, B. means connecting the ends of adjacent flared flanges together, C. said one piece blank including a perforated bottom cover extending from said bottom coplanar flange members, and D. a filter member retained by said coplanar flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
An air filter according to claim 1, wherein said means connecting the ends of adjacent flared flanges together comprises a tab provided on a flared flange member at each corner of said frame affixed to the adjacent flared flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An air filter according to claim 2, wherein said tabs are affixed to the outer surfaces of adjacent flared flanges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An air filter according to claim 2, wherein said tabs are affixed intermediate the flared flange members of adjacent flared flanges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An air filter according to claim 1, wherein said means connecting the ends of adjacent flared flanges together are strips of tape adhesively affixed thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
An air filter according to claim 1, wherein said means connecting the ends of adjacent flared flanges together are clips having means affixed to said adjacent flared flanges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
An air filter according to claim 1, wherein said filter member is denser at the top surface thereof, thereby strengthening said surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |