US5651888A
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Filtration membrane cartridge
Assignee: Kubota Corp
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Filing: 1996-02-14
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Granted: 1997-07-29
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Expires: 2016-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A pair of filtering membranes are solidly bonded to a membrane-supporting plate by fusibly bonding each of the filtering membranes to the resin membrane-supporting plate. A main fusible domain is formed along peripheral edges of each of the filtering membranes. In addition, a plurality of subordinate fusible domains are intermittently formed in plural locations on one side or on both sides of the main fusible domain. By virtue of the above structure, bonding strength is secured by the main fusible domain, and yet, bonding strength is reinforced by locally provided subordinate fusible domains. A channel is formed in the membrane-supporting plate so that permeated liquid can swiftly flow through the filtering system. In addition, a plurality of projections are formed on peripheral edges of a filtration membrane cartridge facing inner surface of each gutter formed inside of each slit plate by way of causing the respective projections to slidably come into contact with the inner surface of the gutter. This in turn effectively minimizes frictional force between the filtration membrane cartridge and the gutter to enable the operator to easily insert and remove the filtration membrane cartridge into and from the gutter of the slit plate.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenji Shimizu
- 👤 Hiroshi Ishida
- 👤 Yutaka Yamada
- 👤 Kiyoshi Izumi
- 👤 Masashi Moro
- 👤 Yuji Soeda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:44
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D65/00; B01D65/003; B01D29/00; B01D29/11; B01D29/111; B01D29/39; B01D63/00; B01D63/08; B01D63/081; B01D63/082; B01D63/0821
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
A plurality of filtration membrane cartridges submerged for use in a raw liquid processing tank, each of said cartridges comprising: a fusible resin membrane-supporting plate, a filtration membrane disposed on the surface of the resin membrane-supporting plate, the membrane-supporting plate having a plurality of interconnecting linear gutters and channels for permeated liquid formed on the surface of the membrane-supporting plate facing the filtration membrane; the filtration membrane comprising a nonwoven fabric support member on the side thereof abutting on the membrane-supporting plate, the surface of said support member being impregnated with a membrane to form the filtration membrane; and said filtering membrane being peripherally fused to said membrane-supporting plate by a main fusible domain and a plurality of subordinate fusible domains defining a sealed border enclosing an effective filtration area free of said main and subordinate fusible domains, said main fusible domain being formed peripherally in a continuous line adjacent to but spaced from the peripheral edges of the filtering membrane, said plurality of subordinate fusible domains being formed intermittently in a non-continuous line extending along and disposed closely adjacent to the main fusible domain, the resin of the resin-membrane-supporting plate and the nonwoven fabric of the filtration membrane being fused together so that the filtration membrane is bonded to the membrane supporting plate, said line of subordinate fusible domains being formed between said main fusible domain and the peripheral edges of the filtering membrane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
235 words
A plurality of filtration membrane cartridges submerged for use in a raw liquid processing tank, each of said cartridges comprising: a fusible resin membrane-supporting plate, a filtration membrane disposed on the surface of the resin membrane-supporting plate, the membrane-supporting plate having a plurality of interconnecting linear gutters and channels for permeated liquid formed on the surface of the membrane-supporting plate facing the filtration membrane; the filtration membrane comprising a nonwoven fabric support member on the side thereof abutting on the membrane-supporting plate, the surface of said support member being impregnated with a membrane to form the filtration membrane; and said filtering membrane being peripherally fused to said membrane-supporting plate by a main fusible domain and a plurality of subordinate fusible domains defining a sealed border enclosing an effective filtration area free of said main and subordinate fusible domains, said main fusible domain being formed peripherally in a continuous line adjacent to but spaced from the peripheral edges of the filtering membrane, said plurality of subordinate fusible domains being formed intermittently in a non-continuous line extending along and disposed closely adjacent to the main fusible domain, the resin of the resin-membrane-supporting plate and the nonwoven fabric of the filtration membrane being fused together so that the filtration membrane is bonded to the membrane supporting plate, said line of subordinate fusible domains being formed between said main fusible domain and the peripheral edges of the filtering membrane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
239 words
A plurality of filtration membrane cartridges submerged for use in a raw liquid processing tank, each of said cartridges comprising: a fusible resin membrane-supporting plate, a filtration membrane disposed on the surface of the resin membrane-supporting plate, the membrane-supporting plate having a plurality of interconnecting linear gutters and channels for permeated liquid formed on the surface of the membrane-supporting plate facing the filtration membrane; the filtration membrane comprising a nonwoven fabric support member on the side thereof abutting on the membrane-supporting plate, the surface of said support member being impregnated with a membrane to form the filtration membrane; and said filtering membrane being peripherally fused to said membrane-supporting plate by a main fusible domain and a plurality of subordinate fusible domains defining a sealed border enclosing an effective filtration area free of said main and subordinate fusible domains, said main fusible domain being formed peripherally in a continuous line adjacent to but spaced from the peripheral edges of the filtering membrane, said plurality of subordinate fusible domains being formed intermittently in a non-continuous line extending along and disposed closely adjacent to the main fusible domain, the resin of the resin-membrane-supporting plate and the nonwoven fabric of the filtration membrane being fused together so that the filtration membrane is bonded to the membrane supporting plate, said line of subordinate fusible domains being formed along the side of said main fusible domain away from the peripheral edges of the filtering membrane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
239 words
A plurality of filtration membrane cartridges submerged for use in a raw liquid processing tank, each of said cartridges comprising: a fusible resin membrane-supporting plate, a filtration membrane disposed on the surface of the resin membrane-supporting plate, the membrane-supporting plate having a plurality of interconnecting linear gutters and channels for permeated liquid formed on the surface of the membrane-supporting plate facing the filtration membrane; the filtration membrane comprising a nonwoven fabric support member on the side thereof abutting on the membrane-supporting plate, the surface of said support member being impregnated with a membrane to form the filtration membrane; and said filtering membrane being peripherally fused to said membrane-supporting plate by a main fusible domain and a plurality of subordinate fusible domains defining a sealed border enclosing an effective filtration area free of said main and subordinate fusible domains, said main fusible domain being formed peripherally in a continuous line adjacent to but spaced from the peripheral edges of the filtering membrane, said plurality of subordinate fusible domains being formed intermittently in a non-continuous line extending along and disposed closely adjacent to the main fusible domain, the resin of the resin-membrane-supporting plate and the nonwoven fabric of the filtration membrane being fused together so that the filtration membrane is bonded to the membrane supporting plate, said line of subordinate fusible domains being formed along the side of said main fusible domain away from the peripheral edges of the filtering membrane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The cartridges set forth in claim 2, wherein said subordinate fusible domains are also formed intermittently in a second non-continuous line between said main fusible domain and the peripheral edges of the filtering membrane.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-07-28 | 2001-01-27 | 2001-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-07-28 | 2005-01-27 | 2005-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-07-28 | 2009-01-27 | 2009-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |