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Helical wrapped filter element

US5290446A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 1992
Grant dateMar 1, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D29/58
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An element for treating a fluid flowing through the element which comprises at least two filter medium layers helically wrapped around a pervious, hollow tube, with the filter medium layers forming an overall graded pore structure for the fluid treatment element and/or at least one diffusion layer positioned between the filter medium layers.

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