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Return line in-tank filter assembly with disposable filter element

US12208347B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2022
Grant dateJan 28, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2201/301
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An in-tank filter assembly for an industrial fluid reservoir tank includes a filter assembly mount with tank coupling elements to secure the assembly mount to a tank, and wherein the mount includes an inlet connection configured to be coupled to an inlet line of the tank; a bypass structure configured to selectively open allowing flow to flow around the filter element into the tank in bypass operation; and a disposable filter element including at least a top end cap and a bottom end cap with filter media extending between the top end cap and a lower end cap, wherein the filter assembly forms a bowl-less in tank return line filter having inside-out flow.

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