US4253855A
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Air filter
Assignee: CONSOLIDATED COTTON GIN Co Inc A TX Corp
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Filing: 1979-02-26
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1999-02-26
Abstract
Abstract An air filter having a counter rotating drum, i.e., the rotation of the drum is opposite the tangential intake of air. The intake air has about 1 lb. of rock wool fibers per 10 7 cu. ft. of air sometimes at about 100% relative humidity. The fibers are doffed from the drum by suction nozzle which are adjacent to the drum at the bottom of the filter housing. The drum screen is cleaned by periodically jetting hot dry air at 120 psig through the screen into the suction nozzles.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E. Jackson
- 👤 John E. Sparks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:00
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D46/00; B01D46/24; B01D46/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 words
In a filter having a. a drum having a length and an axis, b. rotation means for rotating the drum about its axis in a given direction of rotation, c. a filter screen on the drum, d. a housing surrounding said drum and defining a plenum between the housing and the drum, e. a tangential air inlet into the housing, ee. an air outlet on the housing fluidly connected to the interior of the drum, f. a suction nozzle on the housing adjacent the drum extending substantially the full length of the drum, g. and suction means for producing a reduced pressure upon the suction nozzle; the improved structure comprising: h. a manifold within the drum, j. a series of pressure nozzles (i) attached to the manifold and (ii) constructed and arranged to produce a jet of high velocity air through the filter screen into the suction nozzle, k. and a source of air under pressure attached to said manifold, m. said suction nozzle having a mouth adjacent said drum, n. said mouth spaced at least about 6 mm from said drum, o. said air inlet being constructed and arranged with respect to said drum so that a straight line air flow through the inlet would impinge agains the housing and not onto the drum, p. said rotation means being constructed and arranged so as to rotate said drum opposite the direction the air enters said tangential air inlet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
239 words
In a filter having a. a drum having a length and an axis, b. rotation means for rotating the drum about its axis in a given direction of rotation, c. a filter screen on the drum, d. a housing surrounding said drum and defining a plenum between the housing and the drum, e. a tangential air inlet into the housing, ee. an air outlet on the housing fluidly connected to the interior of the drum, f. a suction nozzle on the housing adjacent the drum extending substantially the full length of the drum, g. and suction means for producing a reduced pressure upon the suction nozzle; the improved structure comprising: h. a manifold within the drum, j. a series of pressure nozzles (i) attached to the manifold and (ii) constructed and arranged to produce a jet of high velocity air through the filter screen into the suction nozzle, k. and a source of air under pressure attached to said manifold, m. said suction nozzle having a mouth adjacent said drum, n. said mouth spaced at least about 6 mm from said drum, o. said air inlet being constructed and arranged with respect to said drum so that a straight line air flow through the inlet would impinge agains the housing and not onto the drum, p. said rotation means being constructed and arranged so as to rotate said drum opposite the direction the air enters said tangential air inlet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The filter as defined in claim 1 further comprising: m. said drum extending axially beyond the housing on each end, n. rollers journalled to the outside of the housing contacting said drum, o. said rollers forming part of said rotation means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The filter as defined in claim 1 further comprising: m. said suction means capable of maintaining a pressure of about minus 6 inches water at the suction nozzle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The filter as defined in claim 1 further comprising: o. said housing curving smoothly from the mouth on each side thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The filter as defined in claim 4 further comprising: p. said suction nozzle mouth being at least about 2 cm wide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The filter as defined in claim 5 further comprising: r. said suction means capable of maintaining a pressure of about minus 6 inches water at the suction nozzle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The filter as defined in claim 6 further comprising: s. said drum extending axially beyond the housing on each end, t. rollers journalled to the outside of the housing contacting said drum, u. said rollers forming part of said rotation means.
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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) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |