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Pretensioned mesh insert and method for producing a pretensioned mesh insert

US5326460A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1993
Grant dateJul 5, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49604
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention includes a pretensioned mesh insert and method for providing a pretensioned mesh insert for a traveling water screen basket. First and second mated screen panels are secured together to place one of the screen panels under tension and the other of the screen panels under compression so that it bows outwardly from the screen under tension. The structure of the invention operates to reduce the fatigue experienced by the screen panels.

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