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Self-cleaning filter for washers

US7883624B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2006
Grant dateFeb 8, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB04C2009/004
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A self-cleaning filter for a washing apparatus. Water entering a filter assembly travels along a spiral pathway that facilitates the separation of heavy solid debris from the water. A filter element prevents both light and heavy solid debris from entering a conduit leading to spray nozzles, thereby preventing clogging of the nozzles. In a filter cleaning operation, solid debris is removed from the filter assembly.

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