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Symmetrical fluid filter apparatus with multifaceted beads

US4528097A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1982
Grant dateJul 9, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 30, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D29/66
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter apparatus for removing contaminants from a fluid comprises a cylindrical body and first and second caps coupled to first and second ends of the cylindrical body. Each of the caps has an aperture therein for the flow of fluid therethrough and first and second filters are positioned within said first and second caps respectively such that a filter medium is housed within said cylindrical body and restrained by said first and second filters. The first and second filters are continuously cleaned by impinging multifaceted beads. The filter apparatus is entirely symmetrical and either the first or second cap may serve as an inlet cap while the other cap serves as an outlet.

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