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Non-round unitary filter cartridge
Assignee: BHA Altair LLC
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Filing: 1996-11-05
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Granted: 1998-03-24
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Expires: 2016-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A non-round unitary filter cartridge according to the present invention is provided having a unitary structure with pleated filter media formed securely about a perforated interior core. Opposite ends of the pleated filter media and perforated core are integrally formed with a bottom end cap and a flexible upper collar. The flexible upper collar is formed of a flexible molding compound which is deformable to pass through an opening in a tube sheet which retains the filter cartridge. The perforated core is oblong in configuration, having first and second parallel major side surfaces and first and second rounded outer ends. The flexible collar is elliptical in cross-section and has an outwardly facing groove located at the top of the barrel portion for sealably receiving a periphery of the tube sheet aperture. The dimensions of the elliptically shaped groove are slightly greater than the associated aperture in the tube sheet, which preferably has first and second parallel major sides and first and second rounded outer ends. The flexible upper collar is integrally molded and has an inner wall defining an opening, or port. The filter cartridge, and namely the flexible collar, is compression fit into the opening into the tube sheet, thereby effecting a dust tight seal.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack T. Clements
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:00
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D46/00; B01D46/52; B01D46/521; B01D46/0002; B01D46/0005; B01D46/24; B01D46/2403; B01D46/2407; B01D46/56; B01D46/58; B01D2275/00; B01D2275/20; B01D2275/208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A filter cartridge comprising: a non-round, elongate perforated core member having a first outer end; pleated filter media positioned about said core member, said pleated filter media having a first outer end; a non-round flexible collar formed of molding compound and fixedly secured to said first outer ends of said core member and said pleated filter media.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A filter cartridge comprising: a non-round, elongate perforated core member having a first outer end; pleated filter media positioned about said core member, said pleated filter media having a first outer end; a non-round flexible collar formed of molding compound and fixedly secured to said first outer ends of said core member and said pleated filter media.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The filter cartridge as set forth in claim 1, said core member having first and second parallel sides, and first and second arcuate ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The filter cartridge as set forth in claim 1, said collar having a rim and a barrel, said barrel extending from said rim and including a groove facing outwardly from said gasket, said groove being proximate a first end of said barrel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The filter cartridge as set forth in claim 3, said barrel having an elliptical outer periphery.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The filter cartridge as set forth in claim 4, wherein said barrel tapers inwardly towards a second end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The filter cartridge as set forth in claim 3, wherein said collar has a ledge extending inwardly from, and formed integrally with, said barrel, wherein said ledge engages said first ends of said core member and said pleated filter media.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The filter cartridge as set forth in claim 6 further comprising a lip extending downwardly from an innermost end of said ledge, said lip formed integrally with said ledge and engaging a portion of an inner surface of said core member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The filter cartridge as set forth in claim 1, said collar having an opening, defined by an inner wall, wherein a snap band engages said inner wall and applies a force radially outwardly into said inner wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The filter cartridge as set forth in claim 8, said inner wall having an upper lip, wherein said snap band is positioned beneath said upper lip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The filter cartridge as set forth in claim 9, wherein said inner wall has a plurality of spaced apart reinforcing ribs positioned beneath said snap band.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The filter cartridge as set forth in claim 8, wherein said inner wall has first and second outwardly bowed major portions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The filter cartridge of claim 1, wherein said core member has an outer periphery that is oblong in configuration.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The filter cartridge as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a bottom secured to a second end of said filter media and a second end of said core member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
122 words
A dust collector, for collecting particulate laden in air, comprising: a first chamber and a second chamber separated by a metallic sheet having a plurality of non-round apertures therein; a plurality of filters suspended from said metallic sheet, into said second chamber, each said filter being aligned with one of said non-round apertures, wherein each said filter comprises: a non-round, elongate perforated core member having a top; pleated filter media positioned about said core member, said pleated filter media having a top; a non-round, molded flexible collar fixedly secured to said tops of said core member and said pleated filter media, wherein said flexible collar sealingly engages a periphery of the aperture, in said metallic sheet, with which said filter is aligned.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
122 words
A dust collector, for collecting particulate laden in air, comprising: a first chamber and a second chamber separated by a metallic sheet having a plurality of non-round apertures therein; a plurality of filters suspended from said metallic sheet, into said second chamber, each said filter being aligned with one of said non-round apertures, wherein each said filter comprises: a non-round, elongate perforated core member having a top; pleated filter media positioned about said core member, said pleated filter media having a top; a non-round, molded flexible collar fixedly secured to said tops of said core member and said pleated filter media, wherein said flexible collar sealingly engages a periphery of the aperture, in said metallic sheet, with which said filter is aligned.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The dust collector as set forth in claim 14 wherein said core member is an elongated perforated member oblong in cross section.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
43 words
The dust collector as set forth in claim 14 wherein said flexible collar has an integral upper rim engaging a top surface of said metallic sheet and a groove for receiving said periphery of said aperture with which said filter cartridge is aligned.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The dust collector as set forth in claim 14, wherein each said aperture of said plurality of apertures in said metallic sheet is oblong.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
73 words
A filter cartridge consisting essentially of: a non-round, elongate perforated core member having a top and a bottom; pleated filter media positioned about said core member, said pleated filter media having a top and a bottom; a non-round, molded flexible upper collar fixedly secured to said tops of said core member and said pleated filter media; and a bottom element secured to said bottoms of said core member and said pleated filter media.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
73 words
A filter cartridge consisting essentially of: a non-round, elongate perforated core member having a top and a bottom; pleated filter media positioned about said core member, said pleated filter media having a top and a bottom; a non-round, molded flexible upper collar fixedly secured to said tops of said core member and said pleated filter media; and a bottom element secured to said bottoms of said core member and said pleated filter media.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
82 words
A filter cartridge consisting essentially of: a non-round, elongate perforated core member having a top and a bottom; pleated filter media positioned about said core member, said pleated filter media having a top and a bottom; a non-round, molded flexible upper collar fixedly secured to said tops of said core member and said pleated filter media; a bottom element secured to said bottoms of said core member and said pleated filter media; and a support band positioned around said pleated filter media.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
82 words
A filter cartridge consisting essentially of: a non-round, elongate perforated core member having a top and a bottom; pleated filter media positioned about said core member, said pleated filter media having a top and a bottom; a non-round, molded flexible upper collar fixedly secured to said tops of said core member and said pleated filter media; a bottom element secured to said bottoms of said core member and said pleated filter media; and a support band positioned around said pleated filter media.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
84 words
A filter cartridge consisting essentially of: a non-round, elongate perforated core member having a top and a bottom; pleated filter media positioned about said core member, said pleated filter media having a top and a bottom; a non-round, molded flexible upper collar fixedly secured to said tops of said core member and said pleated filter media; a bottom element secured to said bottoms of said core member and said pleated filter media; and a plurality of support bands positioned around said pleated filter media.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
84 words
A filter cartridge consisting essentially of: a non-round, elongate perforated core member having a top and a bottom; pleated filter media positioned about said core member, said pleated filter media having a top and a bottom; a non-round, molded flexible upper collar fixedly secured to said tops of said core member and said pleated filter media; a bottom element secured to said bottoms of said core member and said pleated filter media; and a plurality of support bands positioned around said pleated filter media.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-03-23 | 2005-09-22 | 2006-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-03-23 | 2009-09-22 | 2010-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |