US4963170A
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Inflow and outflow HEPA vent filter for asbestos work areas
Assignee: Global Consumer Services Inc
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Filing: 1989-12-04
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Granted: 1990-10-16
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Expires: 2009-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A HEPA vent filter device comprising a housing having openings in front and back walls, a partition in said housing between said front and back walls positioned at an angle from vertical and defining a framed opening, extensible curtain walls on the exterior of said housing between said front and back walls, a HEPA filter, pivots mounting said HEPA filter for movement toward and away from said framed opening so that air passing through said housing in a first direction moves said HEPA filter away from said framed opening and air passing through said housing in the opposite direction moves said HEPA filter into engagement with said framed opening and a sealing gasket thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 John E. Weber
- 👤 Lee C. Conrad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:20
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D46/00; B01D46/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A HEPA vent filter device for temporary positioning in an air inlet to work area separated by walls from a clean area, said air being normally caused to flow through said device in a first direction into said work area from said clean area; said device comprising a housing having openings in front and back walls, extensible curtain walls on the exterior of said housing between said front and back walls, a HEPA filter, pivot means mounting said HEPA filter in said housing between said front and back walls, partition in said housing between said front and back walls positioned at an angle from vertical and defining a framed opening, said HEPA filter positioned for movement between a first position spaced with respect to said framed opeining in which the air passing through said housing in a first direction from said clean area to said work area bypasses said HEPA filter to a second position engaging said framed opening in which air passing through said housing from said work area to said clean area passes through said HEPA filter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A HEPA vent filter device for temporary positioning in an air inlet to work area separated by walls from a clean area, said air being normally caused to flow through said device in a first direction into said work area from said clean area; said device comprising a housing having openings in front and back walls, extensible curtain walls on the exterior of said housing between said front and back walls, a HEPA filter, pivot means mounting said HEPA filter in said housing between said front and back walls, partition in said housing between said front and back walls positioned at an angle from vertical and defining a framed opening, said HEPA filter positioned for movement between a first position spaced with respect to said framed opeining in which the air passing through said housing in a first direction from said clean area to said work area bypasses said HEPA filter to a second position engaging said framed opening in which air passing through said housing from said work area to said clean area passes through said HEPA filter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The HEPA vent filter device set forth in claim 1 and wherein a frame is positioned around said HEPA filter, a portion of said frame extending above said HEPA filter, said pivot means engaging said portion of said frame above said HEPA filter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The HEPA vent filter device set forth in claim 1 wherein said partition in said housing defining said framed opening is arranged with its uppermost portion adjacent said front wall of said housing and its lowermost portion is spaced inwardly of said front wall of said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
92 words
The HEPA vent filter device set forth in claim 1 wherein said partition in said housing defining said framed opening is arranged with its upper end portion adjacent said front wall of said housing and its lowermost portion is spaced inwardly of said front wall of said housing and wherein said pivot means is positioned adjacent said front wall of said housing above said upper end of said partition defining said framed opening whereby said HEPA filter is movably positioned at an angle from vertical matching said angle of said framed opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
The HEPA vent filter device set forth in claim 1 and wherein an outturned flange is formed on said partition adjacent said framed opening therein and a resilient deformable gasket is positioned on said HEPA filter for engagement with said outturned flange when said HEPA filter is in said second position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The HEPA vent filter device set forth in claim 1 and wherein curtain walls are positioned around said housing so as to engage said housing and said air inlet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The HEPA vent filter set forth in claim 1 and wherein at least one weight is attached to said HEPA filter below said pivot means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The HEPA vent filter device set forth in claim 1 and wherein spring means is positioned in said housing engaging said HEPA filter so as to urge said HEPA filter toward said second position engaging said framed opening.
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