US4169059A
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Autogenously bonded filter assemblies
Assignee: Pall Filtration and Separations Group Inc
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Filing: 1978-06-16
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Granted: 1979-09-25
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Expires: 1998-06-16
Abstract
Abstract An autogenous or sinter bond between metallic filter media and other metal components of a filter assembly is produced by joining the parts through a diffusion bonding membrane. The membrane comprises a web of small diameter metal fibrils which will sinter bond to both the filter media and the other filter parts to form a physically strong and leak-free seal.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald L. Storms
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:58
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D46/00; B01D46/52; B01D46/521; B01D29/00; B01D29/01; B01D29/012; B01D29/05; B01D29/07; B01D29/11; B01D29/111; B01D29/13; B01D29/15; B01D29/21; B01D39/00; B01D39/14; B01D39/20; B01D39/2027; B01D39/2041; B01D39/2044; B01D46/24; B01D46/2403; B01D46/2411; B01D2265/00; B01D2265/04; B01D2271/00; B01D2271/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/496; Y10T29/49604
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A filter adapted to filter fluids comprising: (a) a solid metal housing and; (b) a metallic filter media located in the housing; and (c) a bonding membrane seal comprising a web of small diameter fibrils having metallurgical compatability with both the filter media and the housing and located therebetween, the web autogenously bonded to the housing and the filter media providing a leak-free seal between the housing and the media thereby providing channeled fluid flow only through the filter media.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A filter adapted to filter fluids comprising: (a) a solid metal housing and; (b) a metallic filter media located in the housing; and (c) a bonding membrane seal comprising a web of small diameter fibrils having metallurgical compatability with both the filter media and the housing and located therebetween, the web autogenously bonded to the housing and the filter media providing a leak-free seal between the housing and the media thereby providing channeled fluid flow only through the filter media.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The filter of claim 1 wherein said metal fibrils have a diameter in the range of 2 to 40 microns and a length in the range of 1/2 to 6 inches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The filter of claim 2 wherein said membrane has a porosity in the range of 60% to 95% and a thickness in the range of 0.005 to 0.05 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The filter of claim 3 wherein said filter media comprises multiple superposed layers of finely woven metal screen of the same composition as said membrane and arranged in a pleated configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The filter of claim 3 wherein said filter media comprises sintered metalfibril web of the same composition as said membrane and arranged in a pleated configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The filter of claim 5 wherein said metal fibril web is faced on both sides with a coarser woven screen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The filter of claim 3 wherein said filter media is cylindrical in shape and is arranged in a pleated configuration and wherein a pair of end plates are autogenously bonded to the media ends through said diffusion bonding membrane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The filter of claim 3 wherein said filter media is of circular disc shape contained within and autogenously bonded to a cylindrical metal housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The filter of claim 8 wherein said filter media is arranged in a pleated configuration.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-09-24 | 1983-03-26 | 1983-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-24 | 1987-03-26 | 1987-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-24 | 1991-03-26 | 1991-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |