Apparatus, system, and method for manufacturing irregularly shaped panel filters
US8272418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1798
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described herein are various embodiments of an apparatus, system and method for manufacturing irregularly shaped panel filters. For example, according to one illustrative embodiment, a system for manufacturing irregularly shaped panel filters includes a filter medium source, a scoring section in filter medium receiving communication with the filter medium source, a first gathering section in filter medium receiving communication with the scoring section, an unfolding section in filter medium receiving communication with the first gathering section, a shaping section having a laterally moveable cutting portion in filter medium receiving communication with the unfolding section, and a second gathering section in filter medium receiving communication with the shaping section.
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