US5718827A
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Paper filter for removing metal cations
Assignee: Little Rapids Corp
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Filing: 1995-03-29
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Granted: 1998-02-17
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Expires: 2015-03-29
Abstract
Abstract Disposable paper filters suitable for removal of contaminants from fluids such as water or air are disclosed. Specific embodiments include single-ply and multi-ply filters in which metal removal additives and/or halogen and organic contaminant removal additives have been distributed during the manufacturing process. Special manufacturing methods for producing such composite filters are also described.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore B. Rydell
- 👤 Joseph D. Wahlquist
- 👤 Gerald W. Tumanic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:48
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J20/00; B01J20/28; B01J20/28014; B01J20/28033; B01D; B01D39/00; B01D39/14; B01D39/16; B01D39/18; B01J20/28028; B01J20/28054; B01J20/28078; B01J20/28088; D; D21; D21H; D21H17/00; D21H17/63; D21H17/67; D21H17/68; D21H27/00; D21H27/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A paper filter ply comprising a porous sheet made of unbleached Kraft pulp suitable for removing dissolved metal cations, said paper filter ply having a Kappa number of between about 10 and about 50, said paper filter ply also having a pore size distribution of between about 0.5 microns and about 50 microns and a Canadian Standard Freeness of at least about 400 ml.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A paper filter ply comprising a porous sheet made of unbleached Kraft pulp suitable for removing dissolved metal cations, said paper filter ply having a Kappa number of between about 10 and about 50, said paper filter ply also having a pore size distribution of between about 0.5 microns and about 50 microns and a Canadian Standard Freeness of at least about 400 ml.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The paper filter ply of claim 1 having a net electronegative characteristic permitting removal of dissolved metal cations from drinking water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The filter ply of claim 1, further comprising a flavoring agent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The filter ply of claim 1, wherein said filter ply is formed into a roll with periodic perforations, allowing individual filters to be torn off for single-use applications.
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