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US6394281B2 Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Ceramic filter element

Assignee: Coorstek Inc
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Filing: 2001-03-09
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Granted: 2002-05-28
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Expires: 2021-03-09
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Abstract

Abstract A process for sealing a ceramic filter by infiltrating a metal into an end of the filter is disclosed. The process includes the steps of contacting the end of a porous ceramic filter with a molten metal, whereby the metal enters into the ceramic matrix to substantially fill the void space. The ceramic filter is cooled to form a filter having a ceramic-metal composite portion. The present invention also provides a filter having an infiltrated metal seal. Methods for joining infiltrated ends are also provided.

Inventors

  • 👤 Marcus A. Ritland
  • 👤 Dennis W. Readey
  • 👤 Richard N. Kleiner
  • 👤 Jack D. Sibold
  • 👤 Kyle Knudson
  • 👤 Steven Landin
  • 👤 Paul Thoen

Bibliographic Details

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CPC Classifications
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Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim 82 words
A ceramic filter element for a filtration device, comprising: (a) a substantially cylindrical sintered ceramic porous support having channels therethrough; and (b) a metal comprising from about 1.5 weight percent to about 10 weight percent oxygen infiltrated into an end portion of said ceramic filter element by capillary action to form a ceramic-metal composite portion wherein said ceramic metal composite portion creates a substantially hermetic internal seal within said porous support and wherein said channels are not substantially filled with said metal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 82 words
A ceramic filter element for a filtration device, comprising: (a) a substantially cylindrical sintered ceramic porous support having channels therethrough; and (b) a metal comprising from about 1.5 weight percent to about 10 weight percent oxygen infiltrated into an end portion of said ceramic filter element by capillary action to form a ceramic-metal composite portion wherein said ceramic metal composite portion creates a substantially hermetic internal seal within said porous support and wherein said channels are not substantially filled with said metal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 24 words
The ceramic filter element of claim 1 , further comprising a connecting means, wherein said connecting means is attached to said ceramic-metal composite portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 20 words
The ceramic filter element of claim 2 , wherein said connecting means comprises a swage fitting or a compression fitting.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 15 words
The ceramic filter element of claim 2 , wherein said connecting means comprises a weld.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 15 words
The ceramic filter element of claim 2 , wherein said connecting means comprises a braze.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 16 words
The ceramic filter element of claim 2 , wherein said connecting means comprises a metal bellows.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 35 words
The ceramic filter element of claim 2 , wherein said connecting means comprises threads formed into said ceramic-metal composite portion before or after metal infiltration for screwing said ceramic filter element into a threaded member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 24 words
The ceramic filter element of claim 1 , further comprising a supporting ring, wherein said supporting ring is attached to said ceramic-metal composite portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 17 words
The ceramic filter element of claim 8 , wherein said supporting ring is a stainless steel ring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 15 words
The ceramic filter element of claim 1 , wherein said filter element comprises alumina ceramic.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 27 words
The ceramic filter element of claim 1 , wherein said filter element has an open porosity of from about 30 volume percent to about 50 volume percent.

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