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High-strength quick-disconnect tube filter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-01-25
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Granted: 1991-06-18
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Expires: 2010-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A cylindrical high-strength quick-disconnect disposable tube filter comprised of an external housing and an interior filtering element in a single unitary design. The external filter housing is designed and manufactured utilizing metal tubing and metal endcap closures. The sealed structural end covers of the tube filter housing are formed by folding an end portion of the metal tube over the peripheral lip of the metal endcaps and circumferentially welding the two pieces. Fluid communicating ports are provided in each endcap for inline flow applications.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Deibel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:01
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D27/00; B01D27/08; B01D35/00; B01D35/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A high pressure quick change filter device comprising: a tubular metal housing having first and second ends; first and second metal end caps secured thereto by said housing being folded inwardly over the periphery of each respective said end cap; said first and second end caps including first and second male fittings, respectively; and a tubular filter element disposing internally of the housing between said first and second fittings and bonded to said first end cap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A high pressure quick change filter device comprising: a tubular metal housing having first and second ends; first and second metal end caps secured thereto by said housing being folded inwardly over the periphery of each respective said end cap; said first and second end caps including first and second male fittings, respectively; and a tubular filter element disposing internally of the housing between said first and second fittings and bonded to said first end cap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The filter device of claim 1, wherein the edge of the inwardly folded housing engages each said end cap in a recessed receiving area, and is held by a circumferential wel at the innermost edge of the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The filter device of claim 1, wherein said second male fitting includes an external portion which comprises a nipple protruding outwardly with a single fluid passage and an internal portion defined by plural passages, and where at least one said plural passage contains a pressure relief valve seated in fluid communication with said filter element center.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The filter device of claim 3, wherein the pressure relief valve is a concave washer firmly seated on said male fitting, and said washer is secured by a spacer and locking screw.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The filter device of any one of claims 1-4, wherein said filter element comprises a perforated core surrounded by a suitable filtering media, and said filter element is bonded to said first end cap by a potting material.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-06-17 | 1998-12-17 | 1999-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-06-17 | 2002-12-17 | 2003-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |