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Apparatus and method for monitoring the service life of adsorption cartridges used for desiccating and/or cleansing moist pressurized air
Assignee: Bauer Kompressoren GmbH
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Filing: 1982-09-08
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Granted: 1984-08-28
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Expires: 2002-09-08
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for monitoring the service life of adsorption cartridges used for desiccating moist pressurized air or for purifying pressurized air by removing harmful substances therefrom. The apparatus includes a timepiece for counting the operating hours. The speed of the timpiece is adjusted in accordance with the temperature of the pressurized air to be filtered.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Bauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:46
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C3/00; G07C3/02; G07C3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An apparatus for monitoring the service life of a filter cartridge wherein highly pressurized air flows through said filter cartridge from an inlet thereof to an outlet thereof said apparatus comprising a variable speed timepiece, a single temperature sensor disposed at said inlet of said filter cartridge for measuring the temperature of the air entering said filter cartridge, and a control means for said timepiece connected to said temperature sensor whereby said control means adjusts the speed of said timepiece as a function of said temperature of said air entering said filter cartridge.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
An apparatus for monitoring the service life of a filter cartridge wherein highly pressurized air flows through said filter cartridge from an inlet thereof to an outlet thereof said apparatus comprising a variable speed timepiece, a single temperature sensor disposed at said inlet of said filter cartridge for measuring the temperature of the air entering said filter cartridge, and a control means for said timepiece connected to said temperature sensor whereby said control means adjusts the speed of said timepiece as a function of said temperature of said air entering said filter cartridge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising said timepiece being provided with warning means actuated at a predetermined time prior to the end of the service life of said cartridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising automatic shut-off means for stopping the flow of pressurized air through said cartridge at a predetermined time prior to the end of the service life of said cartridge.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
76 words
A method for monitoring the service life of a filter cartridge wherein highly pressurized air flows through said filter cartridge from an inlet thereof to an outlet thereof, said method comprising disposing a single temperature sensor at said inlet of said filter cartridge for measuring the temperature of the highly pressurized air entering said inlet of said filter cartridge, and controlling the speed of operation of a variable speed timepiece as a function of said temperature.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
76 words
A method for monitoring the service life of a filter cartridge wherein highly pressurized air flows through said filter cartridge from an inlet thereof to an outlet thereof, said method comprising disposing a single temperature sensor at said inlet of said filter cartridge for measuring the temperature of the highly pressurized air entering said inlet of said filter cartridge, and controlling the speed of operation of a variable speed timepiece as a function of said temperature.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 4 further comprising shutting off the flow of pressurized air through said cartridge at a predetermined time prior to the end of the service life of said cartridge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 4 further comprising providing a warning at a predetermined time prior to the end of the service life of said cartridge.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-28 | 1992-02-27 | 1992-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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