Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
In a filter assembly having filter support and filter frame elements, the improvement which comprises the elements of: A monolithic filter support of expanded thermoplastic, the extended surfaces of said filter support being of greater density than the interior thereof to provide a structure of relative high strength and low weight; said filter support comprising as an integrated element of its monolithic structure, an upper edge which extends over two upper beveled corners of said filter support to form clamping projection means which function to hold a filter element means on said filter support in cooperation with independent clip means; said elements cooperatively functioning to facilitate adjustment of said filter element means during the operation of said assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
In a filter assembly having filter support and filter frame elements, the improvement which comprises the elements of: A monolithic filter support of expanded thermoplastic, the extended surfaces of said filter support being of greater density than the interior thereof to provide a structure of relative high strength and low weight; said filter support comprising as an integrated element of its monolithic structure, an upper edge which extends over two upper beveled corners of said filter support to form clamping projection means which function to hold a filter element means on said filter support in cooperation with independent clip means; said elements cooperatively functioning to facilitate adjustment of said filter element means during the operation of said assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The filter assembly of claim 1 further comprising filter support and filter frame elements having two side edges which are provided with coupling projections extending therefrom for engaging said holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The filter assembly of claim 1 wherein the thermoplastic is selected from a group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene and polyurethane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The filter assembly of claim 1 wherein said filter support has an outlet duct extending to the edge of said filter support and a dovetail notch in said filter support at the end of said duct to receive a fitting for connection to said filter assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The filter assembly of claim 4 having filter support and filter frame elements the improvement which comprises a filter support having an outlet duct extending to the edge of said filter support and a dovetail notch in said filter support at the end of said duct to receive a fitting for connection to said filter assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The filter assembly of claim 1 useful for clarice refining wherein said filter support is provided with a discharge channel, a system of grooves in said filter support and an intersecting groove which intersects said system of grooves and extends to said channel, said intersecting groove having a variable cross section which increases toward said channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
64 words
The filter assembly of claim 1 for clarice refining having filter support and filter frame elements the improvement which comprises providing said filter support with a discharge channel, a system of grooves in said filter support and an intersecting groove which intersects said system of grooves and extends to said channel said intersecting groove having a variable cross section which increases toward said channel.