An air cleaner assembly may include: (a) an air cleaner housing comprising an air inlet end, an opposite air outlet end, and an air cleaner interior located between the air inlet end and the opposite air outlet end, wherein the air cleaner housing further comprises: (i) an access opening for accessing the air cleaner interior; and (ii) a housing radial seal surface located generally facing toward an air cleaner axis extending from the air inlet end to the opposite air outlet end; (b) a chemical filter cartridge configured to pass through the air cleaner housing access opening, the chemical filter cartridge comprising: a chemical filter housing, a chemical filter media, a seal member having a radially directed seal surface and configured to engage the housing radial seal surface when operably installed in the air cleaner interior, and a particulate filter housing axial seal surface; (c) a particulate filter cartridge configured to pass through the air cleaner housing access opening, the particulate filter cartridge comprising: a particulate filter housing, a particulate filter media, and a seal member having an axially directed seal surface and configured to engage the particulate filter housing axial seal surface on the chemical filter cartridge when the particulate filter cartridge is operably installed in the air cleaner interior. A combination of filter cartridges is provided.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/10 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filter plates, sheets or pads having plane surfaces
B01D 46/64 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series arranged concentrically or coaxially
A filter cartridge can include a media pack including media extending between a first end and a second end along a longitudinal axis; an end cap secured to the media and including: a seal member presenting a radially inward or outward facing seal surface, the seal member being formed from a first material; and a support structure including a base part and a plurality of spaced apart, radially flexible extensions, the support structure being formed from a second material harder and/or stiffer than the first material. At least a portion of the base part is covered by and/or embedded within the first material, and the plurality of flexible extensions includes an exposed portion that is uncovered by and/or embedded within the first material and defines an axial end of the filter cartridge and is coincident with a radial innermost portion of the end cap. The seal surface and the exposed portion of the flexible extensions are axially aligned such that a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis can pass through the seal member and through the exposed portion of the plurality of flexible extensions.
An air filter cartridge for use within a housing assembly of an air cleaner can include a media pack including filter media extending from a first end to a second end; and a first end cap arranged at the first end of the media pack, the first end cap presenting an inner radial side defining a seal surface having a generally polygonal shape formed by a plurality of flat sides and adjoining corner portions, the first end cap having a first cross-sectional thickness extending through the flat sides that is greater than a second cross-sectional thickness extending through the corner portions.
A filter cartridge can include a media pack including media extending between a first end and a second end along a longitudinal axis; an end cap including: a seal member presenting a radially inward or outward facing seal surface, the seal member being formed from a first material and being secured to the media pack; and a support structure including a base part and a plurality of spaced apart, radially flexible extensions at least partially embedded within the first material, the support structure being formed from a second material harder than the first material, wherein at least a portion of the base part is covered by the first material, the plurality of flexible extensions including an exposed portion that is uncovered by the first material; wherein the seal surface and the exposed portion of the flexible extensions are axially aligned such that a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis can pass through the seal member and through the exposed portion of the plurality of flexible extensions.
A volumetric media having an upstream end and a downstream end. The volumetric media includes one or more spacers and a packing material around the spacers. The packing material includes a foam. The packing material may include fine fibers disposed on at least a portion of the foam.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
A spacer array including a plurality of spacers. Each spacer defines a longitudinal axis and includes a main body, a leading pin, and a trailing pin. The main body has a main body cross-sectional dimension. The leading pin extends from the main body and is upstream of the main body. The leading pin has a leading pin cross-sectional dimension. The trailing pin extends from the main body and is downstream of the main body. The trailing pin has a trailing pin cross-sectional dimension. The main body cross-sectional dimension is greater than the leading pin cross-sectional dimension and the trailing pin cross-sectional dimension.
An in-tank filter assembly includes a removable and replaceable filter element for a hydraulic tank. The filter element has a filter construction and a bypass construction positioned radially outside of the outer perimeter of the filter construction. An end cap arrangement has a filter opening in communication with an open filter interior volume of the filter construction and a bypass opening in communication with an open tube interior volume of the bypass flow tube. A filter seal member is secured to the end cap arrangement and encloses both the filter construction and the bypass construction.
B01D 29/23 - Supported filter elements arranged for outward flow filtration
B01D 29/52 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition in parallel connection
B01D 35/027 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks rigidly mounted in or on tanks or reservoirs
Some embodiments of the present technology relate to a vent assembly. The vent assembly has a vent housing having a first end and a second end. The vent housing defines a mounting structure and an airflow pathway extending from the mounting structure to the environment external to the vent housing. A plurality of sections of filtration media are arranged in a series along the airflow pathway. The plurality of sections are disposed across the airflow pathway. The plurality of sections of filtration media includes efficiency sections and spacer sections alternating with the efficiency sections within the series. Each spacer section has a flow resistivity up to 80% of a flow resistivity of each efficiency section.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/12 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filter plates, sheets or pads having plane surfaces in multiple arrangements
B01D 46/62 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series
Polymeric porous membranes, filter containing, and.methods of making the polymeric membranes the same are disclosed. The polymeric porous membrane has a first major membrane surface and a second major membrane surface opposite of the first major membrane surface, and a first layer proximate the first major membrane surface, tire first layer including a first plurality of pores having a first average pore size. The membrane includes a second layer comprising a second plurality of pores having a second pore size. In some cases, the membrane includes a third layer comprising a third plurality of pores having a third pore size.
B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
A system for processing growth medium and a method for processing growth medium are disclosed. The system includes a vessel, a first separation device constructed to receive fluid flow from the vessel, a second separation device constmcted to receive the liquid from the first separation device, and a third separation device constructed to receive fluid flow from the permeate side of the second separation device and to separate one or more small molecules or ions from the fluid flow. The method includes culturing cells in a mixture of growth medium and cultured cells; separating a portion of the mixture into cultured cells and spent medium in a first separation device; filtering the spent medium in a second separation device having a molecular weight cut-off of 1 to 20 kDa; and selectively separating small molecule waste products from the permeate in a third separation device, forming cleaned medium.
Tapes, expanded tapes, and methods of making the same. The tapes and expanded tapes include long-strand PTFE fibrils, short-strand PTFE fibrils, and an oriented network. The oriented network includes nodes. The nodes include active particles and short-strand PTFE fibrils distributed among the active particles.
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
Tapes, expanded tapes, and methods of making the same. The tapes and expanded tapes include long-strand PTFE fibrils, short-strand PTFE fibrils, and an oriented network. The oriented network includes nodes. The nodes include short-strand PTFE fibrils.
B01J 20/06 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
Tapes, expanded tapes, and methods of making the same. The tapes and expanded tapes include long-strand PTFE fibrils, short-strand PTFE fibrils, and an oriented network. The oriented network includes nodes. The nodes include short-strand PTFE fibrils. Tapes may include a plurality of through pores. Expanded tapes may include a plurality of through pores.
B01J 20/06 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
A filter element including a media pack and a seal, the seal being directly or indirectly connected to the media pack in a sealing manner, the filter element comprising a longitudinal axis, wherein the seal extends along a closed loop path around the longitudinal axis; wherein the seal defines a predetermined sealing direction with respect to the longitudinal axis along the closed loop path; wherein the predetermined sealing direction is not constant along the loop path; wherein the seal comprises a first seal portion along the loop path wherein the predetermined sealing direction is generally outward and a second seal portion along the loop path wherein the predetermined sealing direction is generally inward; and wherein the predetermined sealing direction of the seal along the closed loop path remains parallel to a single plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and associated filter assembly.
An exhaust treatment device includes an exhaust treatment and mixing assembly. The exhaust treatment and mixing assembly includes a mixing passage defined by an inner conduit that extends partially along the length of the outer housing. The mixing passage provides fluid communication between a first region and a second region of an interior space. The exhaust treatment and mixing assembly includes a mixing structure positioned outside of a first region end of the inner conduit for swirling the exhaust flow directed from an inlet into the inner conduit. The exhaust treatment and mixing assembly includes a flow member positioned within the inner conduit. The exhaust treatment and mixing assembly includes an exhaust expansion feature that extends from a second region end of the inner conduit with a free end that terminates toward an exhaust treatment substrate and an outer housing side wall.
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features
An exhaust aftertreatment device is configured to pre-heat the exhaust prior to reaching the SCR substrate (e.g., during a cold start of the engine). The pre-heat arrangement includes a coated member, a heater, and a hydrocarbon injector mounting location disposed upstream from an SCR substrate. The coated member includes a PGM (platinum group metals) coating on a substrate, mixer, or other structure. A control system manages operation of the heater and hydrocarbon injector based on temperature readings within the aftertreatment device.
F01N 3/10 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust
F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
17.
COMPOSITE PALLET, METHOD FOR FORMING A COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT, METHOD FOR FORMING A COMPOSITE PALLET
A composite pallet having a top surface, a bottom surface, and at least one forklift opening located between the bottom and top surfaces; wherein at least a portion of the pallet is formed from a composite material including filter media and a cured resin. A method for forming a composite structural component can include providing filter media material including one or both of cellulosic fibers and synthetic fibers; mixing the filter media material with a liquid resin material; placing the mixture of filter media material and liquid resin material into a mold; allowing the mixture to cure to form a structural member; and removing the structural member from the mold.
A fluid filter cartridge can include a first end cap, a second end cap, a filter media arrangement extending between the first and second end caps along a longitudinal axis, the filter media arrangement including a plurality of adjoining media sections arranged to define an interior volume having a convex multi-sided cross-sectional shape, and an inner support structure disposed within the interior volume and supporting each of the plurality of media sections. In some examples, three media sections are provided such that the convex multi-sided cross-sectional shape has a generally triangular shape.
A filter cartridge includes a coiled filter media having a trailing edge, a first elongate edge extending from a first end of the trailing edge, and a second elongate edge extending from a second end of the trailing edge. A seal bead is disposed on the filter media and extends along at least a portion of the second elongate edge. A winding bead is disposed on the filter media and includes a first portion extending longitudinally along the first elongate edge toward the trailing edge and a second portion extending from the first portion towards the second elongate edge. At least a portion of each of the seal bead and the second portion are disposed within a sealing region portion of the filter media.
Provided herein are fusion proteins and methods of use thereof to purify nucleic acids from a composition. The disclosed compositions and methods allow for faster, more efficient purification of nucleic acids compared to traditional affinity chromatography.
Embodiments herein relate to filtration systems for agricultural equipment. In an embodiment, a filtration system for a piece of agricultural equipment is included having control circuitry, a filter housing, and a pulse cleaning mechanism. The pulse cleaning mechanism is controlled by the control circuitry and is configured to clean a filter element disposed within the filter housing. The control circuitry is configured to receive and/or infer data from and/or about an implement, an attachment, or a header used with the piece of agricultural equipment and adjust a pulse cleaning parameter of the pulse cleaning mechanism based on the data. Other embodiments are also included herein.
F02M 35/08 - Air cleaners with means for removing dust from cleanersAir cleaners with means for indicating cloggingAir cleaners with by-pass means
F02M 35/16 - Combustion-air cleaners, air intakes, intake silencers, or induction systems specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines characterised by use in vehicles
B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
An air cleaner system including a housing, an inner filter, an outer filter, a sleeve, a shield, and a discharge outlet. The housing includes a dirty air inlet and a clean air outlet, and dirty air entering the housing through the dirty air inlet must pass through the outer filter, and then the inner filter, before entering the clean air outlet. The sleeve is positioned in an inter-filter volume between the inner filter and the outer filter. The shield is positioned in a sleeve-inner filter volume defined by the sleeve and the inner filter, the shield and the sleeve defining a sleeve-shield volume. The discharge outlet opens into the sleeve-shield volume, and pulsed gas entering the sleeve-shield volume moves along a filter axis. The shield includes shield openings to allow air to pass from the sleeve-shield volume to the inner filter.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
B01D 46/56 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition
B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
B01D 46/62 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series
B01D 46/64 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series arranged concentrically or coaxially
A separator arrangement including a tubular member extending along a longitudinal axis and a toroidal blade arrangement disposed within the tubular member in a fixed position. The toroidal blade arrangement can include a plurality of blade members, each being looped from a first end to a second end with a radially distal portion located between the first and second ends to define a radially bounded passageway extending along a second axis disposed at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis. In one aspect, each of the blade members is looped such that an inner side surface presents both a leading face and a trailing face.
B01D 45/16 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces generated by the winding course of the gas stream
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ARTICLES WITH RE-ENTRANT GEOMETRIES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
A method of making a master pattern includes forming a polymer mold comprising a pattern with a plurality of structures, each of the structures having a radius of 100 μm or less; applying a conductive seed layer comprising gold onto the polymer mold; pre-wetting the conductive seed layer with a solvent; electroforming the polymer mold with a metal by applying an electroforming solution comprising the metal ions onto the pre-wetted conductive seed layer; and separating the electroformed metal from the polymer mold to form the master pattern.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
25.
INERTIAL SEPARATOR, INERTIAL SEPARATOR PANEL, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INERTIAL SEPARATOR PANEL, AND A METHOD FOR SEPARATING PARTICULATES AND/OR WATER FROM GAS
An inertial separator includes: (a) an air inlet member comprising an air inlet member first end and an air inlet member second end, the air inlet member first end comprising an air inlet, the air inlet member second end being located at an end opposite the air inlet member first end, and an air inlet member wall extending peripherally around an axis extending from the air inlet member first end to the air inlet member second end and having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein: (i) the air inlet member second end comprises a contaminant outlet arrangement comprising a contaminant outlet wall extending from the air inlet member wall, and a contaminant opening for flow of particulate therethrough; (ii) a central hub and a plurality of vanes extending from the central hub to the inner surface of the air inlet member peripherally extending wall, wherein the plurality of vanes are configured to cause air entering the air inlet to swirl; (iii) the plurality of vanes are non-overlapping vanes; and (b) an air outlet member comprising a first end and a second end, the first end comprising an air inlet, and the second end comprising an air outlet, and an air outlet member wall extending peripherally around the axis, the air outlet member wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein, when the air outlet member engages the air inlet member: (i) the outer surface of the air outlet member and the inner surface of the air inlet member wall forming an region for collection of particulates and/or water droplets. Inertial separator panels and methods of making and using are included.
B01D 45/04 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising inertia
B01D 45/16 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces generated by the winding course of the gas stream
Porous ePTFE articles coated with a hydrophilic coating are provided. The coating may be modified by covalent modifications to the PVOH coating. Covalent modifications may include small molecule grafting, polymer grafting to or from the PVOH backbone, crosslinking of the polymer via thermal or photochemistry, and the like, and combinations thereof. A second polymer coating may be applied onto the PVOH coating. The second polymer may be added, for example, by using a saturation coating technique such as dip coating or spray coating to saturate a PVOH coated ePTFE substrate with a second polymer carried by a fluid. Application of the second polymer may form a second conformal coating over the first PVOH coating.
B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
Porous ePTFE articles coated with a hydrophilic coating are provided. The coating may be modified by covalent modifications to the PVOH coating. Covalent modifications may include small molecule grafting, polymer grafting to or from the PVOH backbone, modifying the PVAc precursor of the PVOH, crosslinking of the polymer via thermal or photochemistry, crosslinking of the polymer with a multifunctional crosslinking agent, and the like, and combinations thereof.
B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
The present disclosure relates to a filter element comprising a filtration media pack comprising a longitudinal axis, a first open end cap arranged at a first axial end of the filtration media pack comprising a central opening, wherein the first end cap is at least partially flexible and non-destructively deformable in a radial direction, and comprises a circumferential seal circumferentially surrounding the opening, wherein the circumferential seal comprises one or more radial seal extensions; and one or more, preferably separate, reinforcement structures at least partially embedded into a material of the first end cap and preferably arranged in respective areas of the one or more radial seal extensions.
Embodiments herein relate to filtration systems, such as air filtration systems. In an embodiment, a filtration system can be included having a control circuit and a filter house, wherein the filter house can be divided into segregated air flow sections. The segregated air flow sections can include a first operating section, at least one further operating section, and at least one backup section. The control circuit can operate the filter system in a first and second operation mode. The first operation mode includes an air flow control system directing air flow through the first operating section and the at least one further operating section and blocking air flow through the backup section. The second operation mode includes blocking air flow through one of the first operating section and the at least one further operating section and maintaining air flow through the other operating section and the backup section.
B01D 46/44 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof controlling filtration
B01D 46/58 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel
B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
B01D 46/90 - Devices for taking out of action one or more units of multi-unit filters, e.g. for regeneration or maintenance
A filter arrangement includes a first filter assembly; a second filter assembly; and a cam assembly to cause an airtight seal between the first filter assembly and second filter assembly. The cam assembly pushes the first filter assembly into sealing engagement with a first sump frame, which pushes the floating shelf toward the second filter assembly and a second sump frame into sealing engagement with the second filter assembly. The filter arrangement can be used in a system including a 3D printer producing a fluid stream of fumes and particles, in which the filter arrangement is oriented to filter the fluid stream. The filter arrangement may alternatively have a floating shelf secured to the housing; a sump frame extending from the floating shelf, and the floating shelf being adjustable to selectively seal the second filter assembly to the sump frame.
A fluid filter assembly having filter housing for receiving a replaceable filter element; a filter element operably arranged within the filter housing and having a first end cap connected to a first end of a fluid filtration media. The filter housing has a first housing part and a second housing part. The first end cap is adapted for releasable attachment to the first housing part and adapted for releasable attachment to the second housing part and for, preferably in a sealing manner, connecting the first housing part and the second housing part; related filter elements and adaptors for use with the fluid filter assembly.
In an exhaust conduit line extending downstream from an engine, an upstream exhaust aftertreatment arrangement and a downstream exhaust aftertreatment arrangement are disposed. Each of the upstream and downstream aftertreatment arrangements includes a respective mixer, a respective doser, and a respective catalytic substrate. The downstream aftertreatment arrangement is larger than the upstream aftertreatment arrangement. The combination of first aftertreatment and second aftertreatment arrangement is included to support requirement of ultra-low NOx conversions including the cold load collectives of vehicle operations. The mixer design is modular to be used both as a urea mixer and also as a hydrocarbon mixer across the exhaust aftertreatment system.
F01N 3/021 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters
A filter assembly includes: a filter element having filter media; an end arrangement removably positionable over the filter element; a first abutment member and a second abutment member capable of abutting when the assembly is in a first condition and prevented from abutting when the assembly is in a second condition; and a transition arrangement to enable transition of the assembly between the first condition and second condition.
B01D 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets
B01D 29/58 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition in series connection arranged concentrically or coaxially
B01D 29/96 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor in which the filtering elements are moved between filtering operationsParticular measures for removing or replacing the filtering elementsTransport systems for filters
B01D 35/027 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks rigidly mounted in or on tanks or reservoirs
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FILTER ARRANGEMENTS FOR LIQUIDS AND METHODS OF USE
A filter assembly includes: a filter cartridge having filter media and a first end cap holding an axially disposed seal member; an end arrangement sized to engage against the filter cartridge and form a seal with the seal member; and an anti-rotation arrangement constructed and arranged to prevent the filter cartridge and cover arrangement from rotation relative to each other.
B01D 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets
B01D 29/58 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition in series connection arranged concentrically or coaxially
B01D 29/96 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor in which the filtering elements are moved between filtering operationsParticular measures for removing or replacing the filtering elementsTransport systems for filters
B01D 35/027 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks rigidly mounted in or on tanks or reservoirs
The present technology relates to a cassette assembly having an inlet cassette plate defining an inlet flow path, and an outlet cassette plate defining an outlet flow path. The outlet cassette plate is configured to be arranged in a stack with the inlet cassette plate. A membrane stack is disposed between the inlet cassette plate and the outlet cassette plate. The inlet flow path is configured to be in fluid communication with the outlet flow path through the membrane stack to form an assembly flow path. The cassette assembly is configured to receive an elution solution, and an elution concentration is substantially constant as the inner nominal volume varies.
B01D 15/22 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to the construction of the column
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
A separation assembly has a microfluidic separation element having a substrate layer. The microfluidic separation element defines an element inlet, a first element outlet, and a second element outlet. The first element outlet is defined by the substrate layer. A permeate draining layer abuts the substrate layer. The permeate draining layer is downstream of the first element outlet.
A layered separation media includes a fibrous layer including a non-woven media; and a first coating disposed on the non-woven media, the first coating comprising a crosslinked hydrogel; and a membrane layer including a membrane; and a second coating disposed on the membrane. The second coating may also include a crosslinked hydrogel. The layered separation media may be used in a system for membrane chromatography. A method of separating a protein from a liquid stream may include flowing the liquid stream through the layered separation media. The protein may bind with functional groups in the hydrogel. The layered separation media may have a DBC10 of 50 mg/mL or greater.
An article includes a permeable material having a surface; and a hydrophobic coating on the surface forming a hydrophobic surface, the hydrophobic coating being free of fluorine, and the hydrophobic surface having a water-contact angle of 95 degrees or greater. The article may be a vent. A method of making the hydrophobic article includes applying a hydrophobic material onto a permeable material; and curing the hydrophobic material to form a hydrophobic surface. The hydrophobic coating may include siloxane.
B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
Articles containing coated porous substrates and methods of making and using the same are provided. The article may be a filter media. The article includes a porous substrate with a non-reactive base polymer; a reactive polymer disposed on at least a portion of the base polymer, the reactive polymer having a surface energy that is higher than a surface energy of the non- reactive base polymer; and a compound comprising a metal disposed on at least a portion of the reactive polymer. The compound may be disposed on the reactive polymer using vapor deposition.
The present application discloses a cassette assembly including an inlet cassette plate, an outlet cassette plate, and a separation layer disposed therebetween. The inlet cassette plate defines an inlet flow path and an inlet channel extending therefrom. The outlet cassette plate is configured to be arranged in a stack with the inlet cassette plate and defines an outlet flow path and an outlet channel extending therefrom. The separation layer extends from a first lateral end to a second lateral end. The inlet flow path is configured to be in fluid communication with the outlet flow path through the separation layer. The inlet channel defines an effective inlet surface area of the separation layer and the outlet channel defines an effective outlet surface area of the separation layer. The effective inlet surface area defines a first width towards the first lateral end and a second width towards the second lateral end.
The present disclosure relates to a cassette assembly. An inlet cassette plate defines an inlet cassette inlet flow path and an inlet cassette outlet flow path. An outlet cassette plate is configured to be arranged in a stack with the inlet cassette plate. The outlet cassette plate defines an outlet cassette inlet flow path configured to be laterally aligned with the inlet cassette inlet flow path, and an outlet cassette outlet flow path configured to be laterally aligned with the inlet cassette outlet flow path. An inlet plug is configured to be inserted in the outlet cassette inlet flow path. An outlet plug is configured to be inserted in the inlet cassette outlet flow path. The inlet and outlet plugs are configured to be removable and reinsertable. A separation layer is disposed between the inlet cassette plate and the outlet cassette plate.
Articles are disclosed, and methods and apparatuses for making the same, the articles having two or more bonded layers, such as polymer layers. The two or more layers are bonded together by pressing the two or more layers between a first pressing surface and a second pressing surface to a pressure of at least 10,000 psi.
Embodiments herein relate to indoor air quality monitoring systems and related methods. In an embodiment an indoor air quality monitoring system is included having a control circuit, a memory circuit, and a sensor channel interface. The system can be configured to store a model set of data reflecting information on air quality determining features within a physical indoor environment, receive sensor data regarding air quality at discrete points within the physical indoor environment, and evaluate the sensor data regarding air quality and perform operations to generate one or more outputs relating to air quality within the physical indoor environment. Other embodiments are also included herein.
The present disclosure relates to a flexible filter media pack arranged in a tubular manner around an axis, a first open end cap connected to a first axial end of the filter media pack in a fluid tight manner, and a second open end cap connected to a second axial end of the filter media pack in a fluid tight manner, characterized in that the first end cap is flexible and can non-destructively be deformed, for instance between a first shape and a different second shape; and related filter package and filter assemblies.
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
B01D 46/62 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series
The present disclosure relates to a filter element comprising a flexible filter media pack arranged in a tubular manner around an axis, a first open end cap connected to a first axial end of the filter media pack in a fluid tight manner, and a second open end cap connected to a second axial end of the filter media pack in a fluid tight manner, wherein the second open end cap comprises a central opening and a second circumferential seal comprising a radially inwardly into the central opening extending portion of the second end cap, the radially inwardly extending portion comprising at least one circumferential groove, trench or recess arranged adjacent to the central opening, the groove, trench or recess projecting into an inner volume of the filter media pack; and related filter assembly.
The present disclosure relates to a housing cover for a filter housing comprising an axial end wall connected to a circumferential sidewall arranged around a longitudinal axis, and defining a lower rim of the sidewall surrounding a filter housing interfacing opening, wherein the lower rim is defined by a plane which is slanted with respect to a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and a related filter assembly.
Embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for monitoring bypass valves of a filtration system. In an embodiment, a bypass valve monitoring system is included having a control circuit and a sensing unit wherein the sensing unit generates a signal reflecting high speed pressure and a signal reflecting filter restriction pressure. The bypass valve monitoring system can identify patterns in the signal reflecting high speed pressure associated with filter restriction pressure levels indicating a position of the bypass valve. In an embodiment, the sensing unit generates a signal reflecting acoustics and/or vibrations and a signal reflecting strain and the system is configured to identify patterns associated with the signal reflecting acoustics and/or vibrations reflecting valve chatter and then use correlated values of strain from the signal reflecting strain to determine a bypass valve opening state. Other embodiments are also included herein.
F15B 19/00 - Testing fluid-pressure actuator systems or apparatus, so far as not provided for elsewhere
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
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FILTER ASSEMBLY, RELATED FILTER ELEMENTS AND HOUSING COVER
The present disclosure relates to a filter assembly comprising a filter housing and a primary and secondary filter element coaxially arranged about an axis, within said housing along a fluid flow path between an inlet of the housing and an outlet of the housing, wherein an outer surface of a closed first end cap of a secondary element is adapted and arranged for interacting with an inner surface of a closed first end cap of a primary filter element during installation of the primary filter element so as to convert a pushing force exerted on the primary element towards the secondary element into a rotational movement of the primary element up until a first predetermined angular position, followed by a translational movement of the primary filter element towards the secondary filter element in a direction along said axis when said first predetermined angular position is reached.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
B01D 46/60 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel arranged concentrically or coaxially
An air cleaner assembly having a housing defining an interior volume, a filter cartridge installed within the housing interior volume, a cover enclosing the interior volume, and a latch assembly for securing either the filter cartridge within the housing or for securing the cover to the housing. In an aspect, the latch assembly prevents attachment of the cover to the housing when the filter cartridge is not installed within the housing.
Compositions including a matrix, methods of making such compositions, structures including such compositions, methods of disposing such compositions on a substrate; wherein the matrix includes: a plurality of polytetrafluroethylene fibrils formed from PTFE resin and a plurality of active particles.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
Porous substrates comprising a composition disposed thereon and methods of disposing a composition on porous substrates. The composition includes a matrix. The matrix includes a plurality of polytetrafluroethylene fibrils and a plurality of active particles.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
B01J 20/04 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising compounds of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or magnesium
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
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SEPARATION MEDIA AND PURIFICATION METHODS FOR CARBOHYDRATE BINDING DOMAIN CONTAINING MOLECULES
Separation media includes a support substrate and a plurality of separation ligands immobilized on the support substrate. The plurality of separation ligands include an affinity capable of recognizing and binding to a carbohydrate recognizing domain. Methods of making the separation media and methods of using the separation media are disclosed.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01D 15/38 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving specific interaction not covered by one or more of groups , e.g. affinity, ligand exchange or chiral chromatography
Methods of using a separation media to isolate a target molecule that includes a carbohydrate are disclosed. The separation media includes a support substrate and a plurality of separation ligands immobilized on the support substrate. The plurality of separation ligands include an affinity capable of recognizing and binding to a carbohydrate.
B01J 20/286 - Phases chemically bonded to a substrate, e.g. to silica or to polymers
B01D 15/38 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving specific interaction not covered by one or more of groups , e.g. affinity, ligand exchange or chiral chromatography
B01J 20/289 - Phases chemically bonded to a substrate, e.g. to silica or to polymers bonded via a spacer
C07K 1/22 - Affinity chromatography or related techniques based upon selective absorption processes
G01N 33/80 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving blood groups or blood types
54.
SEPARATION MEDIA AND PURIFICATION METHODS FOR CARBOHYDRATE CONTAINING MOLECULES USING THE SAME
Separation media includes a support substrate and a plurality of separation ligands immobilized on the support substrate. The plurality of separation ligands include an affinity group capable of binding to a carbohydrate. Methods of making the separation media and methods of using the separation media are disclosed.
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01D 15/38 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving specific interaction not covered by one or more of groups , e.g. affinity, ligand exchange or chiral chromatography
Separation media that includes a support substrate and a plurality of separation ligands immobilized on the support substrate. The plurality of separation ligands include an affinity capable of recognizing and binding to blood type antigen recognizing domain. Methods of making the separation media and methods of using the separation media.
B01J 20/286 - Phases chemically bonded to a substrate, e.g. to silica or to polymers
B01D 15/38 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving specific interaction not covered by one or more of groups , e.g. affinity, ligand exchange or chiral chromatography
B01J 20/289 - Phases chemically bonded to a substrate, e.g. to silica or to polymers bonded via a spacer
Embodiments herein relate to filtration devices having spiral wound filtration element. In an embodiment, a filtration device is included having a first spiral wound filter element. The first spiral wound filter element can include one or more spacing layers, one or more membrane layers disposed in between the one or more spacing layers, and a. plurality of spacing elements. The first spiral wound filter element can have an aspect ratio that is less than 8:1 height to width. Other embodiments are also included herein.
Embodiments herein relate to monitoring systems for chemical filters used with fuel cell systems. In an embodiment, a fuel cell chemical filter monitoring system (108) is included having a processing unit (214) and a sensor package (212). The sensor package (212) can include one or more sensors. The sensor package (212) can be configured to interface with an air flow channel (210) of a fuel cell system (104) upstream of a chemical filter (212) and detect an amount of a chemical compound in the air flow channel (210). The sensor package (212) can be operatively connected to the processing unit (214). The processing unit (214) can be configured to track total exposure of the chemical filter to the chemical compound. The processing unit (214) can be configured to estimate a remaining life of the chemical filter (212) based on the tracked total exposure of the chemical filter and data regarding the total capacity of the chemical filter. Other embodiments are also included herein.
A vent assembly has a vent housing having a first axial end, a second axial end, and an airflow pathway extending from the first end towards the second end. An environmental opening is towards the second axial end for fluid communication with an external environment. An enclosure opening is towards the first axial end for fluid communication with an interior of an enclosure. A perimetric support surface surrounds the airflow pathway. A support brace extends across the airflow pathway. The support brace has a lateral support surface offset in the axial direction from at least a portion of the perimetric support surface. Filter media is disposed laterally across the airflow pathway. The filter media has a perimeter region supported by the perimetric support surface around the airflow pathway and a central region supported by the lateral support surface such that the filter media is non-planar.
Filters having canted openings, filter assemblies including the filters, filter supports, collectors, collectors with reduced profile clean air chambers, and methods of using the same are described herein.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
B01D 46/58 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel
B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
A valve assembly is disclosed that has a valve housing including a first axial end, a cap, a second axial end, and an airflow pathway extending from the first axial end towards the second axial end. The cap is positioned towards the second axial end. The valve housing includes an environmental opening configured for fluid communication with an outside environment, an enclosure opening towards the first axial end configured for fluid communication with an interior of an enclosure, and a film having an expansion diameter disposed in the valve housing laterally across the airflow pathway. The cap has an inner lateral surface and a piercing protrusion (having a piercing tip) extending from the inner lateral surface towards the first axial end. An axial distance is defined between the film and the inner lateral surface. A ratio of the axial distance to the film expansion diameter is at least 0.14.
H01M 50/30 - Arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
F16K 17/14 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side with fracturing member
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TWO-STAGE AIR CLEANER SYSTEM WITH SIDE-POSITIONED PRECLEANER AND PRE-CLEANER
A two-stage air cleaner simple in structure, low in costs, compact and reliable, with automatic dust discharge function. The two-stage air cleaner system can include a main air cleaner and a pre-cleaner positioned at a side of a primary filter cartridge of the main air cleaner. The primary filter cartridge has a dirty side facing downwards and an opposite clean side. The pre-filtered air enters the primary filter cartridge from the dirty side for filtration, and the filtered clean air exits the clean side through an air outlet downstream of the primary filter cartridge. In use, dusts and impurities adsorbed in open channels inside the primary filter cartridge fall into a dust removal arrangement beneath the primary filter cartridge under mechanical vibration and gravity, to automatically discharge from the primary air cleaner, so as to prolong the service life of the primary filter cartridge.
A filter cartridge having a filtration media arrangement (or media pack) extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end and defining an internal volume of the filter cartridge; and a first end cap arranged at the first end of the filtration media and further delimiting the internal volume, wherein the first end cap comprises a deformable portion and a displaceable portion surrounded by the deformable portion, wherein the end cap is adapted for allowing a displacement of the displaceable portion along the longitudinal axis between at least a first axial position and a second axial position by a deformation of the deformable portion; wherein the displaceable portion comprises an inner and an outer surface and a first member of a projection-receiver arrangement arranged on the inner surface; and associated filter assembly.
Disclosed herein are fusion proteins comprising the CR3 domain of the low density lipoprotein (LDLR) and a polypeptide with phase behavior. Also provided herein are polypeptides with phase behavior. Additionally provided herein are methods of improving or decreasing viral transduction efficiency comprising administering a fusion protein or polypeptide with phase behavior described herein.
C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof
C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
C07K 1/00 - General processes for the preparation of peptides
C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor
A vent assembly has a vent housing having a first axial end, a second axial end, and an airflow pathway extending between the first axial end and the second axial end. An environmental opening is towards the second axial end configured for fluid communication between an outside environment and an airflow pathway. An enclosure opening is configured to selectively define a fluid flow pathway between an interior of an enclosure and the airflow pathway. The vent assembly has an obstruction having a first relative position and a second relative position. The obstruction is configured to obstruct the fluid flow pathway in the first relative position and unobstruct the fluid flow pathway in the second relative position. Filter media is disposed in the vent housing laterally across the airflow pathway.
The technology disclosed herein relates to hydrodynamic separator. The hydrodynamic separator can be configured to separate a liquid having dispersed particles having a diameter. The hydrodynamic separator has a substrate and a liquid channel at least partially defined by the substrate. The liquid channel is configured to receive a liquid within the channel. The liquid channel has an inlet and an outlet. The outlet has a first outlet branch and a second outlet branch. The liquid channel has an inner wall defining an inner radius around a central axis and an outer wall defining an outer radius around the central axis. The liquid channel has a liquid channel length along the inner wall from the inlet to the outlet. The liquid channel has a channel width between the inner wall and outer wall, where the channel has a tapered region where the channel width increases towards the outlet.
A filter assembly has a housing. The housing has an inner body and an outer body surrounding at least a portion of the inner body. The inner body has a base extending in a lateral direction and a first sidewall extending axially outward from the base. The inner body defines a cavity. The first sidewall defines a perimetric surface around the cavity. A first filter media extends across the perimetric surface and across the cavity. An adsorbent is disposed in the cavity. The outer body has a second sidewall laterally outward from and surrounding the first sidewall. The second sidewall spans at least 50% of the axial length of the first sidewall. The outer body has a first axial end and a second axial end and a retainer portion extending laterally inward from the first axial end. The retainer portion is positioned axially outward from the first filter media.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
A pressure relief assembly has a frame having a coupling structure, a valve mounting surface, a valve opening within the valve mounting surface, a vent mounting surface, and a vent opening within the vent mounting surface. The vent opening is functionally parallel to the valve opening. A valve body is sealably disposed on the valve mounting surface across the valve opening. A first detent releasably secures the valve body to the frame. The first detent is configured to release the valve body from the frame upon a minimum pressure differential across the valve opening. A vent is coupled to the vent mounting surface across the vent opening.
F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves
68.
COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AAV-BINDING POLYPEPTIDES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
Embodiments herein relate to air filtration monitoring systems that can measure air volume and/or air velocity. In an embodiment a monitoring system for industrial dust collectors is included having a pressure sensor and a control circuit, wherein the control circuit can be in signal communication with the pressure sensor. The monitoring system can store a previously measured air volume value and/or air velocity value and can calculate real time air volume values and/or real time air velocity values using data from the pressure sensor and the previously measured air volume value and/or air velocity value. Other embodiments are also included herein.
A filter element comprising a media pack and a seal, the seal being directly or indirectly connected to the media pack in a sealing manner, the filter element comprising a longitudinal axis, wherein the seal extends along a closed loop trajectory; and wherein the seal defines a predetermined sealing direction with respect to the longitudinal axis along the closed loop trajectory; wherein the predetermined sealing direction is not constant along the loop trajectory; and wherein, in at least one seal portion, the seal direction is not parallel with a sidewall, upper wall or lower wall of the filter element or media pack; and a filter assembly comprising the filter element
The present disclosure relates to a filter element comprising a filter medium pack elongating along a longitudinal axis, a seal and a supporting structure supporting the seal. The seal comprises at least a first segment and a second segment adjoining the first segment, and wherein at least a portion of the second segment is axially separated from the first segment. The filter medium pack further comprises a coupling arrangement for engaging with a complementary coupling arrangement of the housing of the filter system, and wherein the supporting structure comprises a first circumferential radial surface and a second circumferential radial surface circumscribing the longitudinal axis, and wherein the coupling arrangement of the filter element is disposed on said first circumferential radial surface and wherein the seal is disposed on the second circumferential radial surface.
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
An air cleaner comprising: a) a housing b) a cover; c) a filter element within the housing; wherein the surrounding housing-wall defines a pair of opposing receiving V-shaped grooves; wherein the filter element comprises first and second protrusions extending from opposing sides of the filter element and arranged along a common axis; the protrusions being adapted and arranged within the receiving grooves such that the filter element can be rocked about a pivot axis defined by pivot points of the first and second protrusions within the housing pivot the filter element into sealing engagement with the housing; and wherein the protrusions comprise a generally L-shaped cross-section comprising a first leg and a second leg, connected by an elbow connection portion, the elbow connection portion being arranged and adapted to serve as the pivot point for the filter element in the housing.
A system for separating a solvent includes a first mixing tank comprising a waste solvent feed and a reactant feed; a first filter comprising a nanofiltration membrane; a distillation column or an evaporator; a condenser or cooler; and a pervaporation membrane. A method for separating a solvent includes mixing a waste solvent with a reactant to cause precipitation or complexing and forming a mixture; filtering the mixture using a nanofiltration membrane and forming a permeate; distilling or evaporating the permeate to form a concentrated solvent; condensing or cooling the concentrated solvent to below a boiling point of solvents in the concentrated solvent; and filtering the concentrated solvent using pervaporation to form a purified solvent. The system and method may be used to separate and purify a solvent without creating thermal degradation products.
Embodiments herein relate to systems for detecting air bubbles in fluids. In an embodiment, a fluid system aeration detector is included having an optical air bubble sensor. The optical air bubble sensor can include a light source, a light detector, and a sensor controller. The sensor controller can be in signal communication with the light detector and can be configured to detect air bubbles based on the signals received from the light detector. The sensor controller can further be configured to estimate an amount of aeration of a fluid based on the detected air bubbles. Other embodiments are also included herein.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
75.
MIXING TUBES AND EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEMS WITH IMPROVED UREA WATER SOLUTION MIXING PROPERTIES
A mixing tube for an exhaust treatment assembly, the mixing tube extending along a tube axis and having a first end and a second end; the mixing tube comprising a first longitudinal tube portion at the first end and a second longitudinal tube portion in between the first longitudinal tube portion and the second end; wherein the first longitudinal portion comprises a first set of regularly spaced openings for allowing an exhaust flow to enter the mixing tube and wherein the first longitudinal tube portion and the second longitudinal tube portion are separated from one another by a flow guide component arranged within the mixing tube such as to separate an injection area from a mixing area in the mixing tube; and exhaust treatment assembly comprising the mixing tube.
An air cleaner assembly having a housing defining an interior volume, a first filter cartridge installed within the housing interior volume, and a second filter cartridge installed within the housing interior volume at a location downstream of the first filter cartridge. The second filter cartridge includes a seal member including a radially directed first seal arrangement forming a seal between the second filter cartridge and the housing, and including a radially directed second seal arrangement forming a seal between the second filter cartridge and the first filter cartridge.
The present disclosure is generally related to vent assemblies. More particularly, the present disclosure is related to vent assemblies that are configured for pressure equalization of an enclosure.
A composite media includes a stack with 20 or more layers, each layer including a substrate with a first major surface and an opposing second major surface; and a fiber layer deposited onto the first major surface of the substrate and including polymeric fibers with a diameter of 100 nm to 1.5 μm. Each fiber layer independently has a thickness of 5 μm to 100 μm, and each layer independently has a pore size of 0.1 μm to 10 μm. A filter may include a housing and the composite media disposed within the housing. The filter may be a syringe filter.
B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
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FILTER SYSTEMS WITH FILTER BAG ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING FILTER BAGS WITH RADIAL SEAL GASKETS
Filter systems with filter bag assemblies including filter bags with gaskets configured to form radial seals, as well as corresponding methods of assembling and using the same, are described herein. The filter systems, filter bag assemblies, and filter bags with gaskets may be used in filter systems to remove particulate matter from air or other gases. Methods of using the filter systems and methods of assembling the filter bags on filter service cages in the filter bag assemblies are also described.
B01D 46/02 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, having hollow filters made of flexible material
B01D 46/06 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, having hollow filters made of flexible material with means keeping the working surfaces flat
B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
A system for filtration for livestock comprises a barn enclosure including a surrounding wall and a ceiling; the enclosure being sized to house livestock; the bam enclosure having a positive internal pressure differential compared to ambient air. An air inlet is in communication with an interior of the barn enclosure; the air inlet drawing in ambient air. A filter arrangement is downstream of the air inlet, cleaning the drawn in ambient air from the air inlet. A conduit having an air vent arrangement is in air flow communication with the filter arrangement and allowing the filtered air to flow through the vent arrangement into the interior of the barn enclosure. An air exhaust is arranged to exhaust air from the interior of the barn enclosure.
Nanoparticle compositions, electrospun nonwoven material compositions, and methods of making the same are disclosed. The nanoparticles may be made by electrospinning a composition including a sacrificial polymer and first and second ion species into fibers, and decomposing at least a portion of the sacrificial polymer. The nanoparticles may include an electroactive compound. The nanoparticles may include a catalytically active compound. The nanoparticles may further be included in a composition prepared into a nonwoven material. The nonwoven material may be used to prepare battery compositions. The battery compositions may include an electrode that includes the nanoparticles.
D04H 1/728 - Non-woven fabrics formed wholly or mainly of staple fibres or like relatively short fibres characterised by the method of forming fleeces or layers, e.g. reorientation of fibres the fibres being randomly arranged by electro-spinning
A safety filter element (1) suitable for use in a filter assembly includes a safety filter media (6) at least partially surrounding a safety filter media inner space (14) and at least one safety filter element endcap (13) having an outlet opening (15) that leads to the safety filter media inner space. The safety filter element endcap comprises a safety filter element circumferential support structure, whereby a sealing component (11) is arranged on the safety filter element circumferential support structure and extends along the safety filter element circumferential support structure, and a housing sealing component (12).
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
B01D 46/64 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series arranged concentrically or coaxially
A filter assembly has a housing defining an inlet and an outlet. A plurality of chemical filter elements are disposed in the housing and are arranged in a series with respect to fluid flow. A spacing region is between adjacent filter elements in the series. Also disclosed is an assembly having a housing and a first and second chemical filter element. The second chemical filter element is downstream of the first chemical filter element. Each chemical filter element has a sheet of chemical filter material having a first edge and a second edge. A first flow path is defined parallel to a surface of the first sheet extending from its first edge to its second edge. A second flow path is defined parallel to a surface of the second sheet extending from its first edge to its second edge.
B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
B01D 53/06 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with moving adsorbents
Some embodiments relate to a filter material for coalescing a dispersed phase in a continuous phase. The filter material has binder fibers and irregular rayon fibers distributed among the binder fibers. The filter material lacks non-fibrous resin. Some embodiments relate to a filter assembly. The filter assembly has a particle filtration layer, a coalescing layer downstream of the particle filtration layer, and a growth media downstream of the coalescing layer. The coalescing layer is coupled to the particle filtration layer. The growth media has irregular rayon fibers and binder fibers distributed among the irregular rayon fibers. The growth media lacks non-fibrous resin.
Filtration media packs, filter elements, and media are disclosed, including media packs having a plurality of layers of single facer media wherein the layers of single facer media include a fluted sheet, a facing sheet, and a plurality of flutes extending between the fluted sheet and the facing sheet, with the fluted sheet and facing sheet formed of multi-layer media can include a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) layer supported by a polymeric scrim layer.
The present disclosure relates to a safety filter element for backing up a failure of a main filter element comprising a primary filter medium pack. The safety filter element comprises a secondary filter medium pack and a shell wherein a first portion of an inner side of a circumferential wall of the shell is surrounding a circumferential side of the secondary filter medium pack, and wherein a second portion of the inner side of the circumferential wall of the shell is radially delimiting a cavity located between a first opening of the shell and a fluid inlet side of the secondary filter medium pack. The cavity allows for receiving or at least partly receiving the primary filter medium pack of the main filter element. The safety filter element comprises a first seal member that comprises a first circumferential sealing portion for sealing to the shell and a second circumferential sealing portion for sealing to the main filter element. The second circumferential sealing portion has a contour shape of single-fold rotational symmetry.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/10 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filter plates, sheets or pads having plane surfaces
B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
B01D 46/64 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in series arranged concentrically or coaxially
A fume extractor system (100) and method for use with a 3D printer (102) includes a system operable in three conditions including: continuously filtering particulates and fumes at high temperatures during a printing process without intentional removal of pressure from the print chamber; continuously filtering particulates at high temperatures during a print process with intentional removal of pressure from the print chamber, to keep noxious gases retained in the print chamber; and purging the print chamber of fumes and mixing in ambient air to cool the fumes to a temperature low enough to allow adsorption of the fumes created by the printer. The system has a first compartment (106) holding a first filter assembly (108) and a second (124) compartment holding a second filter assembly (126).
B08B 15/04 - Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are producedCollecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area from a small area, e.g. a tool
B29C 64/00 - Additive manufacturing, i.e. manufacturing of three-dimensional [3D] objects by additive deposition, additive agglomeration or additive layering, e.g. by 3D printing, stereolithography or selective laser sintering
B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
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FILTER CARTRIDGES; FEATURES AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY; FILTER ASSEMBLIES; AND, FILTER CARTRIDGE COMBINATIONS
Filter cartridge arrangements, features thereof and assembly for use therewith, are provided. Selected filter cartridge features are disclosed. Methods of assembly and systems for use are described. The safety or secondary filter cartridge includes an extension of media, typically surrounding an open filter interior and having a first end and a second end. In general, the open filter interior of the secondary or safety cartridge is large enough to accommodate a primary or main filter cartridge therein. In preferred configurations, the media either: has no pleats; or, if pleated, preferably has no pleats greater than about 3 millimeters in depth, more preferably no greater than 2 mm in depth.
Embodiments herein relate to vehicle filter monitoring systems and methods. In an embodiment, a filter monitoring system (104) is included having a filter sensor device (1074, 1076) configured to generate data reflecting a filter condition value of a filter (214) and a geolocation circuit (1038) configured to determine a present geolocation of a vehicle (102). The system (104) can also include a system control circuit configured to generate or receive local contaminant concentration values at the present geolocation, evaluate the filter sensor device data to determine at least one of the filter condition value and a change in the filter condition value, and generate at least one of a maintenance recommendation and a routing recommendation based on the local contaminant concentration values, time spent at the geolocation of the vehicle, duty cycle of the vehicle, the filter condition value, and a change in the filter condition value.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
Disclosed are activated membranes and derivatized membranes as may be formed from the activated membranes. HIC systems incorporating the derivatized membranes as may be used for use purifying plasmid DNA using hydrophobic interaction separation methods are also disclosed. Derivatized membranes can exhibit a high plasmid DNA binding capacity and short residence times. Methods for forming the activated membranes and methods for further derivatization of the membranes are also described.
B01D 15/32 - Bonded phase chromatography, e.g. with normal bonded phase, reversed phase or hydrophobic interaction
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
Separation media includes a membrane and a plurality of ligands immobilized on the membrane, the plurality of ligands comprising anion-exchange ligands, cation-exchange ligands, thiophilic ligands, hydrophilic ligands, hydrophobic interaction ligands, or a combination thereof. The separation media may be multimodal. The separation media may be configured for separation of target molecules comprising a nucleic acid, nucleotide, nucleoside, nucleobase, or an analogue or derivative thereof, from a reaction mixture. The separation media may be configured for use with organic solvents. A separation device includes the separation media. Materials including a nucleic acid, nucleotide, nucleoside, nucleobase, or an analogue or derivative thereof, may be purified at high speeds using the separation device.
B01D 15/36 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving ionic interaction, e.g. ion-exchange, ion-pair, ion-suppression or ion-exclusion
B01D 15/32 - Bonded phase chromatography, e.g. with normal bonded phase, reversed phase or hydrophobic interaction
B01D 15/38 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving specific interaction not covered by one or more of groups , e.g. affinity, ligand exchange or chiral chromatography
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
C07K 1/16 - ExtractionSeparationPurification by chromatography
C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
B01J 41/20 - Anion exchangers for chromatographic processes
B01J 47/12 - Ion-exchange processes in generalApparatus therefor characterised by the use of ion-exchange material in the form of ribbons, filaments, fibres or sheets, e.g. membranes
Embodiments herein relate to oil condition sensing systems and related methods. In a first aspect, an oil condition sensing system is included having a control circuit, a temperature sensor, and a fluid property sensor, wherein the fluid property sensor measures fluid properties including at least dielectric constant and the oil condition sensing system is configured to automatically detect when an oil change event has occurred, record the fluid property sensor data as new baseline fluid property data after an oil change event has occurred, and evaluate the condition of an engine oil based on a comparison with the baseline fluid property data. The oil condition sensing system can be configured to automatically detect the oil change event by evaluating signals from the fluid property sensor and interpret a change in dielectric constant and/or viscosity crossing a threshold value as an oil change event. Other embodiments are also included herein.
Some embodiments of the technology disclosed herein relate to a system having a hydrodynamic separator element defining an element inlet and an element outlet. The element outlet has a first element outlet and a second element outlet. The hydrodynamic separator element has a plurality of curved microfluidic channels in fluid communication. Each of the plurality of microfluidic channels are arranged to operate in parallel. Each microfluidic channel defines a channel inlet downstream of the element inlet and a channel outlet having a first channel outlet upstream of the first element outlet and a second channel outlet upstream of the second element outlet. A flow characteristic sensor is in sensing communication with the separator element. A controller is in data communication with the flow characteristic sensor, where the controller is configured to provide a first alert upon the flow characteristic being outside a first threshold.
A filter material has a layer of porous material and a plurality of structures disposed on a surface of the layer, where each of the structures has a re-entrant geometry. The plurality of structures may be a plurality of ordered structures. A filter material may include a layer of porous material and a plurality of re-entrant structures disposed on a surface of the layer, each of the re-entrant structures including a stem and a cap, where the caps of adjacent structures are attached to each other to form a plurality of pores, where each pore is disposed between adjacent re-entrant structures.
A rupture disk system has a housing defining a central axis, a first axial end defining an axial opening and a second axial end. An airflow pathway extends from the first axial end facing towards the second axial end. A sealing surface is defined about the airflow pathway towards the first axial end. A shield extends across the airflow pathway on the second axial end. Radial openings are defined around the central axis, where the radial openings are positioned between the first and the second axial ends, such that the airflow pathway extends from the axial opening to the radial openings. A rupture disk is coupled to the housing across the airflow pathway. The rupture disk has a polymeric layer. The rupture disk has an unweakened region having a first thickness and a weakened region having a second thickness. A threshold rupture pressure is defined by the weakened region.
F16K 17/16 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side with fracturing member with fracturing diaphragm
96.
AIR CLEANER ARRANGEMENT AND ASSOCIATED FILTER ELEMENTS
A filter element for the filtration of gaseous fluids, comprising a filter media pack having a longitudinal axis, and a circumferential seal support structure sealingly coupled to a sidewall of the media pack, the seal support structure further comprising a first seal and a second seal; wherein axial projections of the first and the second seal along the longitudinal axis on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis define a first and a second closed perimeter, and wherein the areas corresponding to the first and the second closed perimeter comprise a non-overlap region; and associated filter assembly.
A bowl filter cartridge has an annular trap to catch and collect any contaminant, debris, or unfiltered fuel remaining in the filter housing during filter service. This prevents material being collected in the trap from being transferred to the clean side of a new filter, thereby reducing engine exposure.
B01D 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets
B01D 29/58 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition in series connection arranged concentrically or coaxially
B01D 29/96 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor in which the filtering elements are moved between filtering operationsParticular measures for removing or replacing the filtering elementsTransport systems for filters
A filter media comprises a layer of porous material having a patterned outer surface comprising a plurality of structures. Each structure in the plurality has at least a predetermined height based on an expected contaminant and spacing between each structure in a pair of structures in the plurality is at most a predetermined spacing based on the expected contaminant.
B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
B01D 69/02 - Semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus characterised by their form, structure or propertiesManufacturing processes specially adapted therefor characterised by their properties
Foldable filter bags, filter bag support assemblies, and filter bag assemblies are described herein. The foldable filter bags, filter bag support assemblies, and filter bag assemblies may be used in air filter systems to remove particulate matter from air or other gases. Methods of using the air filter systems and methods of assembling the filter bag assemblies are also described.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/02 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, having hollow filters made of flexible material
B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
100.
ENLARGED OPENING FILTER BAGS, SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES, AND FILTER BAG ASSEMBLIES
Filter bags, filter bag support assemblies, and filter bag assemblies are described herein. The filter bags, filter bag support assemblies, and filter bag assemblies may be used in air filter systems to remove particulate matter from air or other gases. Methods of using the air filter systems and methods of assembling the filter bag assemblies are also described.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 46/02 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, having hollow filters made of flexible material
B01D 46/71 - Regeneration of the filtering material or filter elements inside the filter by acting counter-currently on the filtering surface, e.g. by flushing on the non-cake side of the filter with pressurised gas, e.g. pulsed air
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