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Grease trap and filter apparatus

US5318607A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1992
Grant dateJun 7, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S55/36
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A grease filter and collection assembly for roof ventilators and the like includes a frame structure having a generally central aperture through which a grease discharge vents projects when the frame structure and trap assembly are installed surrounding the vent, and a replaceable grease-trapping material is removably secured in the frame structure so that the grease-trapping material is exposed vent. In a preferred embodiment, the frame structure is assembled from extruded frame members which integrally include a plurality of channels for securing and mounting the assembly for retaining the grease-trapping material within the frame structure. Upper and lower channels accommodate corner connections of the frame members. The frame members have side walls which peripherally enclose the grease-trapping material which is tucked between the upper and lower channel inwardly extending from the side wall. An additional channel is exteriorly exposed in each of the frame members to enable access to the fasteners and hardware for mounting the collection assembly on a roof or wall through which the vent projects. A preferred grease-trapping material includes a layered composite of grease filte…

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