Filter having a filter element adjustable to a bypass position
US6165354A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/4015
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filter has a filter housing. An adjustable support couples a filter element to the filter housing. A first end of the adjustable support is fixedly connected to the housing. A movable portion of said adjustable support is coupled to said filter element. The movable portion is opposite the first end. The movable portion is disposed in the throat of the filter element. The filter element occupies a fluid intake position when said movable portion is in a first position. The filter element occupies a bypass position when said movable portion is in a second position.
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