Return line in-tank filter assembly with disposable filter element
US12208349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/4061
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An in-tank filter assembly for an industrial fluid reservoir tank includes a two piece filter assembly mount comprising an upper filter mount and a lower tank extension member; an element and bypass plate; a bypass structure within the element and bypass plate; a filter element mount coupled to the element and bypass plate; the disposable filter element removably coupled to the filter element mount, wherein the filter assembly forms a bowl-less in tank return line filter having inside-out flow; and an inlet closing valve configured to selectively close off the inlet and biased toward a closed position, wherein the inlet closing valve is configured to automatically close off the inlet when the disposable filter element is removed from the filter element mount.
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