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Pleated filter element with tapering bend lines

US8397920B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2011
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2201/602
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A pleated filter element extends axially between an upstream inlet and a downstream outlet along a plurality of axially extending bend lines forming axial flow channels. The bend lines taper in a transverse direction and define a plurality of axially elongated tetrahedron channels facing oppositely to each other.

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