Pleated filter element with reusable mounting plate
US6358292B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S55/26
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filter cartridge for use in a filter apparatus having a tube sheet is provided. The filter cartridge has a tubular filter with opposite ends, a mounting cap and a mounting plate. The mounting cap is secured to one end of the tubular filter and has a first surface and a ledge extending from the tubular filter. The mounting plate has an opening sized for receipt of the tubular filter. The ledge of the mounting cap overlies the mounting plate when the tubular filter is received within the opening, and, the mounting cap is supported by the mounting plate to enable the first surface to engage the tube sheet when the filter apparatus in operation.
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