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Method of making a graduated density liquid filter element
Assignee: Nelson Industries Inc
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Filing: 1978-04-14
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Granted: 1980-02-05
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Expires: 1998-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A graduated density liquid filter element for use in an internal combustion engine. Two layers of fibrous media of dissimilar size and having different permeability are disposed in partially overlapping relation and wound in coiled form to provide a generally cylindrical filter element in which resistance to the flow of the liquid varies along the length of the element.
Inventors
- 👤 William G. Nostrand
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:55
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D24/00; B01D24/007; B01D24/008; B01D24/02; B01D24/04; B01D24/042; B01D2201/00; B01D2201/18; B01D2201/188; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/496; Y10T29/49604
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of producing a liquid filter element, comprising the steps of forming a layer of first filtering media having a pair of longitudinal side edges and a pair of ends, forming a layer of second filtering media having different filtering characteristics than said first filtering media, disposing said second filtering media in at least partially overlapping relation with said first filtering media, said second filtering media having an edge bordering said overlapped area and disposed in non-perpendicular relation to the longitudinal side edges of the first filtering media, and winding the overlapped first and second filtering media into a coil in a manner such that said side edges are disposed at the ends of said coil to provide a generally cylindrical filter element, whereby the cylindrical filter element has a progressively graduated density along at least a portion of its axial length.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of producing a liquid filter element, comprising the steps of forming a layer of first filtering media having a pair of longitudinal side edges and a pair of ends, forming a layer of second filtering media having different filtering characteristics than said first filtering media, disposing said second filtering media in at least partially overlapping relation with said first filtering media, said second filtering media having an edge bordering said overlapped area and disposed in non-perpendicular relation to the longitudinal side edges of the first filtering media, and winding the overlapped first and second filtering media into a coil in a manner such that said side edges are disposed at the ends of said coil to provide a generally cylindrical filter element, whereby the cylindrical filter element has a progressively graduated density along at least a portion of its axial length.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said first and second filtering media have different shapes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said first filtering media is a coarse media and said second filtering media is a fine media having a greater density than said coarse media.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The method of claim 1, including the steps of forming the second filtering media with a pair of longitudinal side edges disposed at an acute angle to said edge, and said step of disposing said second filtering media in overlapping relation includes positioning the side edges of the second filtering media in generally parallel relation to the side edges of the first filtering media.
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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) | 1983-02-04 | 1983-08-06 | 1984-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-04 | 1987-08-06 | 1988-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-04 | 1991-08-06 | 1992-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |