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Composite top plate for a fluid filter and an associated method for forming a composite top plate adapted for attachment to a fluid filter

US6073937A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 1997
Grant dateJun 13, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S277/918
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composite top plate and methods for manufacturing same are described. The top plate includes a metal insert and a non-metallic member. The metal includes a central portion and a flange portion having cut outs to provide an intermittent surface. The non-metallic member is formed on the metal insert and a portion of the non-metallic material is received in the cutouts to thereafter hold the metal fixed relative to the non-metallic member.

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