Apparatus and method for sealing fluid filter by infrared heating
US6180909A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S55/05
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method is disclosed for sealing a filter element to a support member. An array of bonding fibers is interposed between the filter element and the support member. Infrared energy is applied for a period of time sufficient to at least partially melt the array of bonding fibers to sinter bond the filter element to the support member.
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