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Fluid filter support layer

US7967152B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Cummins Filtration IP, Inc. · US

Inventors

Robert E. Muse · Cookeville, US
James O. Stuart · Cookeville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 12, 2006
Grant date	Jun 28, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 28, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D2201/04
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus, system and method to facilitate fluid flow across a filter. The apparatus includes a filtration layer coupled to a support layer to form a composite filter. The support layer includes a hydroentangled cellulosic material forming a plurality of apertures. The apertures form channels to facilitate fluid flow across the filter while the support layer provides structural support to the filtration layer to enable lateral flow while preventing pleat deformation and collapse.

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