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Portable filtration unit
Assignee: Abatement Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1991-09-26
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Granted: 1993-07-27
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Expires: 2011-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A portable vacuum and air filtration unit, comprising: a plurality of separately transportable modules and a means for locking the modules together during use, an air inlet located in one of the modules, a debris screen and a means for receiving debris stopped by the screen located in one of the modules, an electrostatic filter located in one of the modules of some embodiments of the invention, a bag filter assembly located in one of the modules, a HEPA filter assembly located in one of the modules, and a means for drawing a substantial volume of air through the inlet, screen, electrostatic filter, bag filter assembly and HEPA filter assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Terrell F. Travis
- 👤 David M. Shagott
- 👤 Gary E. Kruse
- 👤 Daniel N. Sutherland
- 👤 Blair L. Harber, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-27 12:31
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L5/00; A47L5/12; A47L5/22; A47L5/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A portable filtration unit comprising: a. a prefilter modular housing defining a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; b. a prefilter removably attached within the prefilter modular housing intermediate the fluid inlet and fluid outlet, for filtering selected particulate matter from fluid entering the prefilter modular housing; c. a modular casing detachably connected to the prefilter modular housing and defining an inlet in fluid communication with the fluid outlet of the prefilter modular housing when the modular casing and prefilter modular housing are connected and defining an outlet; d. means for rigidly connecting the prefilter modular housing on top of the modular casing; e. a filter attached within the modular casing for filtering selected particulate matter from fluid entering the modular casing; f. means, attached within the modular casing, for drawing a substantial volume of fluid through the prefilter modular housing inlet, prefilter, modular casing inlet, and filter; and g. means for facilitating transport of the modular casing, comprising: i. a handle connected to the modular casing at a first location; and ii. a support means connected to the modular casing at a second location remote from the first location.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A portable filtration unit comprising: a. a prefilter modular housing defining a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet; b. a prefilter removably attached within the prefilter modular housing intermediate the fluid inlet and fluid outlet, for filtering selected particulate matter from fluid entering the prefilter modular housing; c. a modular casing detachably connected to the prefilter modular housing and defining an inlet in fluid communication with the fluid outlet of the prefilter modular housing when the modular casing and prefilter modular housing are connected and defining an outlet; d. means for rigidly connecting the prefilter modular housing on top of the modular casing; e. a filter attached within the modular casing for filtering selected particulate matter from fluid entering the modular casing; f. means, attached within the modular casing, for drawing a substantial volume of fluid through the prefilter modular housing inlet, prefilter, modular casing inlet, and filter; and g. means for facilitating transport of the modular casing, comprising: i. a handle connected to the modular casing at a first location; and ii. a support means connected to the modular casing at a second location remote from the first location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A unit according to claim 1 in which the modular casing comprises: a. first and second filter modules in fluid communication; and b. means for connecting the first filter module to the second filter module.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A unit according to claim 1 in which the support means comprises a pedestal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A unit according to claim 1 in which the prefilter comprises a reusable bag for filtering solid debris vacuumed from HVAC ductwork and thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the filter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A unit according to claim 4 in which the filter comprises a HEPA filter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A unit according to claim 5 in which the fluid drawing means comprises an electric motor driving a fan blower.
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