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US4290889A
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Support for backflushable filter media
Assignee: Pall Filtration and Separations Group Inc
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Filing: 1980-01-24
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 2000-01-24
Abstract
Abstract This invention comprehends a new and unique means for preventing the crowns of a backflushable filter element unit from splitting which has heretofore been caused by the cyclic action of the cleaning and backflushing. A layer of staple material is positioned adjacent the outer layer of filter media to prevent bellowing or ballooning. An additional staple layer may be positioned adjacent the inner layer of filtered media to provide additional support. With both staple layers in position on both sides of the filter media, the media is firmly captured and the crowns will not split.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold R. Erickson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:45
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D29/00; B01D29/11; B01D29/13; B01D29/15; B01D29/21; B01D29/62; B01D29/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A fluid filter comprising: (a) a pair of spaced end caps; (b) a pleated filter material extending between the end caps and secured thereto, the media having inner and outer pleated surface, the outer pleats having outwardly projecting crowns, the media having a pore size of X and a density of Y; and, (c) anti-bellowing means mounted between the outer media pleats for preventing the diaphragmic movement of the filter pleats when fluid is forced through the media in cyclic fashion, the anti-bellowing means comprising a plurality of metal staples in a three-dimensional, randomly oriented array forming a layer, the layer having a density less than Y and a pore size greater than X whereby the primary function of the layer is not that of a filter media.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A fluid filter comprising: (a) a pair of spaced end caps; (b) a pleated filter material extending between the end caps and secured thereto, the media having inner and outer pleated surface, the outer pleats having outwardly projecting crowns, the media having a pore size of X and a density of Y; and, (c) anti-bellowing means mounted between the outer media pleats for preventing the diaphragmic movement of the filter pleats when fluid is forced through the media in cyclic fashion, the anti-bellowing means comprising a plurality of metal staples in a three-dimensional, randomly oriented array forming a layer, the layer having a density less than Y and a pore size greater than X whereby the primary function of the layer is not that of a filter media.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The filter of claim 1 further including a pervious material adjacent a substantial portion of the outer pleated surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The filter of claim 2 wherein the pervious material is woven wire mesh.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The filter of claim 2 wherein the pervious material is sinter bonded to the filter media.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The filter of claim 1 or 2 further including a pervious material adjacent a substantial portion of the inner pleated surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The filter of claim 5 wherein the pervious material is woven wire mesh.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The filter of claim 5 wherein the pervious material is bonded to the filter media.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The filter of claim 1 wherein the layer is sintered and a substantial portion of the staples are bonded at crossover points where the staples touch.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The filter of claim 8 wherein the staples have an effective diameter from about 25 microns to 250 microns.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The filter of claim 9 wherein the layer can be substantially all of the same size staples.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The filter of claim 9 wherein the layer can be a mixture of staple sizes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The filter of claims 1 or 8 wherein the layer is flexible and can be pleated.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The filter of claim 1 wherein the outer surface of the layer is pleated and the layer pleats are compressed between the media pleats forming a two-layered spacer between the outer pleats of the media.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The filter of claim 13 wherein the layer pleats compacted between the media pleats have substantially no compactability created when the fluid is forced through the layer and the media in a cyclic fashion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The filter of claim 1 wherein the layer has a density ranging from about 10 percent to about 30 percent.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The filter of claim 15 when the layer has a thickness ranging from about 1/32 inch to about 3/32 inch.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
11 words
The filter of claim 1 wherein the layer is perforated holes.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The filter of claim 17 wherein the size of the hole range from 15 mils. to 25 mils.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
10 words
The filter of claim 1 wherein the layer is dimpled.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
10 words
The filter of claim 1 wherein the layer is corrugated.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The filter of claim 20 wherein the corrugations are spaced no more than 1/8 inch apart.
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