Forming filtration media for maintaining flow passage through a sock style filter

US9937448B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Kuss Filtration Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael E. Yost · Tiffin, US
• Tracie L. Stutzman · Findlay, US
• Gary L. Rickle · Wharton, US
• William Nichelson · Bellefontaine, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 22, 2015
• Grant date: Apr 10, 2018
• Expiry date: Jan 19, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B29L2031/14
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A sock style filter is disclosed that incorporates the embossing of filtration media to create rigid raised geometry embodiments that prevent collapse between the upper and lower filtration media sides of the filter to maintain and ensure a flow passage of fluid inside the filter for flow to the pump or downstream system. The embossed rigid embodiments keep the filtration media from collapsing under suction and eliminates the use of secondary inserted structures; such as a plastic comb or folded net, or injection mold plastic ribs or bones onto or around the filtration media.