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
2.
LIQUID FILTRATION MEDIA, FILTER ELEMENTS AND METHODS
A filter and filter media configured and arranged for placement in a fuel stream is disclosed. The filter and filter media allow for filtering of liquid fuels, such as diesel fuel. In certain embodiments the filter media includes a media fiber (such as glass) and a binder fiber (such as bicomponent) that combine to create a media structure having low solidity and relatively low compressibility, and which contain a pore structure that avoids premature fouling of the filter by fuel degradation products.
A filter element has an upstream and downstream side. A filter media assembly of the filter element has an upstream side and a downstream side and has a first filter media layer and a second filter media layer that is adjacent to the first media layer. A substantial portion of the first layer and second layer are uncoupled, and at least one of the first media layer and second media layer comprises binder fiber. The second media layer has a mean flow pore size equal to or smaller than the first media layer. A support layer system is adjacent to the downstream side of the filter media assembly, and a first wire mesh layer is adjacent to the support layer system. At least the first media layer, second media layer, support layer system, and first wire mesh cooperatively define pleats at a pleat packing density of greater than 125%.
B01D 29/07 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with flat filtering elements supported with corrugated, folded or wound filtering sheets
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 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 39/08 - Filter cloth, i.e. woven, knitted or interlaced material
B01D 39/10 - Filter screens essentially made of metal
B01D 39/20 - Other self-supporting filtering material of inorganic material, e.g. asbestos paper or metallic filtering material of non-woven wires
B65H 45/12 - Folding articles or webs with application of pressure to define or form crease lines
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 filter housing includes a container with a surrounding wall defining an open interior volume; the container having an access opening in communication with the interior volume; a filter element in the interior volume; the filter element having an inlet face and outlet face and oriented for filtering gas by gas flow through the inlet face and out through the outlet face; a lid removably mounted on the container to cover the access opening; and a gas inlet and gas outlet in at least one of the container and lid; the gas inlet and gas outlet being co-planar. The gas inlet and the filter element are arranged such that inlet gas turns at least 90° to flow from the gas inlet to the inlet face of the filter element.
According to the present disclosure, air cleaner assemblies, components, features, and methods relating thereto, are described. These features, in part, relate to configuration of a preferred seal arrangement and seal surface of the cartridge. Particular arrangements are shown, in which: the filter cartridge includes a seal arrangement having a axial pinch seal surface with a projection/recess contour including at least one projection thereon; and, the cartridge includes a seal contour projection stabilizing portion at a location in perimeter alignment with the portion of the seal pinch arrangement including the first housing engagement projection. Additional features are included that relate to clean air separator section tubes of a precleaner arrangement secured to a cartridge. These features can be used in cartridges including features outlined above, or in alternative cartridges. Additional features of air cleaner arrangements and filter cartridges in accord with the above are described.
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 46/62 - 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
A filter element for insertion into a housing of a filter system. The filter element includes a filter medium pack and a seal receiver. The filter medium pack has an outer circumferential face extending between a first outer axial face and a second outer axial face, opposite the first outer axial face. The filter element further includes a seal receiver sealingly attached to the filter medium pack. The seal receiver includes a closed-loop surface suitable for receiving a removable circumferential seal member, and wherein the closed-loop surface forms a contour shape with single-fold rotational symmetry. A seal assembly including a filter element and a seal carrier is also presented.
The present disclosure relates to a filter element comprising a filter medium pack and a support arrangement comprising at least a shell member, and wherein a portion of the shell member is thermally welded to a circumferential face of the filter medium pack. The present disclosure further relates to a method of manufacturing such a filter element, the method comprising heating at least a portion of the shell member of the support arrangement, positioning the shell member around the circumferential face of the filter medium pack, pushing the heated circumferential portion of the shell member against the circumferential face of the filter medium pack, and allowing the circumferential portion of the shell member to cool down.
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.
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
Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
An air cleaner housing can include a main body including an end wall defining a first axial opening with a first diameter; a cover removably secured to the main body such that the cover and main body cooperatively define an interior volume; and an outlet assembly secured to the main body at the location of the first axial opening and including: a first part having a first radial flange located on an interior side of the main body end wall and having a first circumferential wall structure, the first part defining a radial sealing surface for a filter cartridge; a second part coupled to the first part, the second part having a second radial flange located on an exterior side of the main body end wall and having a second circumferential wall structure, the second part defining an air inlet or outlet opening. The first and second circumferential wall structures are permanently joined together at a circumferential weld joint such that the main body end wall is between the first radial flange and the second radial flange and such that the outlet assembly is rotatable with respect to the main body.
A porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane including a nonwoven web having a microstructure of substantially only microfibrils fused at crossover points, said membrane having a percent balance of orthogonal dimensions that is within 10%.
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
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 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.
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Non-metal seals and gaskets sold as component parts of air filters for machinery, engines, motors, mechanical apparatuses, pneumatic systems and hydraulic systems; Non-metal seals and gaskets, not of metal, for use with air filters for vehicle engines, internal combustion engines and machinery; Air filters for motors and engines; air filters for gear drives; air filters for pneumatic controls being part of machines; particulate air filters for exhaust systems for internal combustion engines; air filters for industrial purposes; air filters for industrial installations; filtering machines; filters being parts of machines or engines; filters for cleaning cooling air, for engines Non-metal seals and gaskets sold as component parts of air filters for commercial and industrial use; Non-metal seals and gaskets sold as component parts of filters and filtering devices for air and gas conditioning, and air filters for vehicle cabins; air filtering installations; filters for air conditioning; industrial air filter machines; air filters for vehicle cabins; filters for air purifiers Non-metal seals and gaskets for use with air filters, excluding air filters used with machinery or land vehicle engines; gaskets and non-metal seals for industrial use; gaskets and non-metal seals for heat exchangers; non-metal sealing gaskets; non-metal seals and gaskets for industrial and commercial use in the fields of agriculture, construction, mining, on-road and off-road transportation, aerospace and defense, marine and rail, power generation, oil and gas, general manufacturing and industrial process, compressed air and gas, HVAC and dust collection, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, electronics and semiconductor, data centers, none of the foregoing for use on machinery or land vehicle engines
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.
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.
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 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
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.
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.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Membrane filtration media sold as an integral component of filters engineered for use in filtration skids and industrial equipment supporting food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical and biotech production, industrial fermentation, and cosmetic manufacturing; Filters for use in machines in the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and beverages and electronics industries for drying, cleaning, cooling and treating air, steam, gases and liquids; Filter elements for use in machines in the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and beverages and electronics industries; Filters equipped with polyethersulfone (PES) membrane technology used for sterile filtration, clarifying ingredients, and particle removal in industrial water filtration, biotechnology and pharmaceutical filtration, food and beverage processing, and filtration in cosmetic manufacturing; Filter elements of stainless steel, polyethersulfone, and housings therefor, for use in machines for filtering air, gases, steam and liquids in the chemical, industrial, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and beverages industries Microporous hollow fibers used in contactors, degassers, filters, concentrators, purifiers, diffusers, medical laboratory equipment; Membranes made of synthetic or regenerated polymers in the form of hollow fibers, tubing, piping and film for laboratory separation processes, and modules equipped with the aforesaid membranes for scientific laboratory purposes, namely, filtration modules, modules for osmosis and reverse osmosis, sterilizers, ultrafiltration modules, debubblers, degassers, mass transfer devices; Laboratory equipment, namely, membranes, capillary membranes, flat membranes, and porous tubular membranes; Laboratory filter membranes used in microfiltration and ultrafiltration; Technical apparatus, namely, filtering membranes for technical or medical separations and transfers, and for use in pharmaceutical dispensations Membranes for use in medical apparatus made of synthetic or regenerated polymers in the form of capillaries, tubing, piping, and film for hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, endotoxin filtration, plasmapheresis, emoconcentration; Membranes for use in medical apparatus made of synthetic or regenerated polymers in form of films, hollow fibers, tubings and pipings for separation processes, as well as bundles or fabrics of the aforesaid hollow fibers, tubings and pipings in combination with textile threads all for use in hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, endotoxin filtration, plasmapheresis, hemoconcentration; Capillaries of hollow fibers or tubes made of polymers and arranged in the form of mats for heat exchangers applied in medicine; Medical equipment, namely, membranes made of polymers in the form of hollow fibers for separation processes for use in medical apparatus for blood treatment, namely, dialysis filters, hemodiafilters, hemofilters, endotoxin filters, plasmapheresis filters, blood oxygenators, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, and sterilization units for medical purposes, air filtration for medical ventilators; Membranes made of synthetic or regenerated polymers in the form of hollow fibers, tubing, piping and film for separation processes, and modules equipped with the aforesaid membranes for use in medical apparatus, namely, dialysis and plasmapheresis filters in the nature of hemodialysers, hemofiltration, hemofiltration modules, hemodiafiltration, hemodiafiltration modules, endotoxin filtration modules, plasmapheresis modules, and hemoconcentration modules; Membranes in the nature of hollow fibers for medical therapeutic purposes, sold empty, for use in for blood filtration, hemodialysis, hemofiltration, hemodiafiltration, and oxygenation Fibrous filtering media for general industrial use in the purification of air and industrial fluids; Filtering for cleaning and purifying air, gases, and liquids, namely, a membrane contactor comprised of microporous hollow fibers for conducting membrane separation and transferring dissolved gases to or from a fluid stream in the nature of liquid filters
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.
A flow tube for use connecting a filter head to a bulkhead fitting in a tank includes a hollow tube having a first open end and a second open end; and the tube having a first bulbous-shaped wall adjacent to at least one of the first open end or second open end. An in-tank hydraulic filter system uses the flow tube. The system includes a hydraulic tank having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume; the surrounding wall having a bulkhead fitting providing access to the interior volume; a filter assembly mounted in the interior volume of the tank; the filter assembly having a filter head with flow port; and the flow tube connecting the tank wall with the flow port.
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 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.
B01F 25/431 - Straight mixing tubes with baffles or obstructions that do not cause substantial pressure dropBaffles therefor
B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes
B01F 23/213 - Mixing gases with liquids by introducing liquids into gaseous media by spraying or atomising of the liquids
B01F 25/10 - Mixing by creating a vortex flow, e.g. by tangential introduction of flow components
B01F 25/313 - Injector mixers in conduits or tubes through which the main component flows wherein additional components are introduced in the centre of the conduit
B01F 25/452 - Mixers in which the materials to be mixed are pressed together through orifices or interstitial spaces, e.g. between beads characterised by elements provided with orifices or interstitial spaces
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
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, the 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 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
B01D 67/00 - Processes specially adapted for manufacturing semi-permeable membranes for separation processes or apparatus
B01D 71/44 - Polymers obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, not provided for in a single one of groups
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.
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.
The present technology relates to a breather assembly. The breather assembly has an assembly body having a coupling structure configured to be coupled to a housing, an assembly opening, and an environmental opening. The assembly body is configured to define an airflow pathway between the assembly opening and an outside environment through the environmental opening. A conductive shield is coupled to the assembly body and disposed across the assembly opening. The conductive shield defines a portion of the airflow pathway. The conductive shield is configured to be in conductive communication with the housing in response to the coupling structure being coupled to the housing.
F16K 1/32 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces Details
38.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CULTURED CELL MEAT PRODUCTION
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.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Liquid storage tanks [structures] made of metal. Bioreactors for use in manufacturing biopharmaceuticals;
filters for machines, not for vehicles; machines used for
process filtration in the pharmaceutical industry, and parts
and fittings therefor; separating machines. Apparatus for analyzing gases; computer hardware, control
panels, electric sensors being automated process control
systems and operating software used to monitor the status of
cell culture and fermentation; cell culture apparatus for
laboratory use; bioreactors for laboratory use; bioreactors
for research use; bioreactors for cell culturing for
scientific research; disposable plastic bioreactors for cell
culture; fermentation apparatus for laboratory use;
apparatus for fermentation [laboratory apparatus]; filters
for use in laboratory equipment in the biopharmaceutical
industry; laboratory filters; laboratory instruments for the
detection of pathogens and toxins in a biological sample for
industrial use and research use, and parts and fittings
therefor. Sterilization, disinfection and decontamination equipment;
apparatus and instruments for use in the sterilization of
liquids and gases used in the biotechnology,
biopharmaceutical, food/beverage, medical, and
pharmaceutical industries; sterilization autoclaves;
bioreactors for use in the treatment of waste and
wastewater; circulation chillers for temperature control in
laboratory and industrial applications; fermentation
apparatus for industrial purposes; air filtering
installations, not for vehicles; air filters, not for
vehicles; filter elements for the air vents of water supply
tanks, not for vehicles; valves for bioreactors and
fermenters; level controlling valves in tanks; membrane
filter cartridges for the separation of biomolecules in
biopharmaceutical production; reactor vessels; sterilizers;
sterilizing installations; temperature regulators in the
nature of thermoregulation units, and parts and fittings
therefor. Providing online, non-downloadable software for automated
management of the fermentation/cultivation processes;
development of non-downloadable software for automated
management of the fermentation/cultivation processes.
40.
GENETICALLY ENCODED POLYPEPTIDE FOR AFFINITY CAPTURE AND PURIFICATION OF BIOLOGICS
The invention relates to genetically encoded fusion proteins comprised of a capture component that binds a target with high affinity and a peptide polymer, such as elastin-like polypeptides, that display phase behavior and can be used for purification. The invention further relates to methods for optimizing capture fusion proteins for individual biologic targets such that phase separation occurs under desirable conditions, such as at room temperature, lower concentrations of salt, and/or at suitable pH ranges and optimized capture domains and polypeptides with phase behavior that have been identified by the optimization methods.
A filter and filter media configured and arranged for placement in a fuel stream is disclosed. The filter and filter media allow for filtering of liquid fuels, such as diesel fuel. In certain embodiments the filter media includes a media fiber, such as melt blown polyester; and a scaffold fiber, also such as such as melt blown polyester, having a larger diameter than the media fiber. The media and scaffold fibers combine to create a media structure having low solidity and relatively low compressibility, and which contain a pore structure that avoids premature fouling of the filter by fuel degradation products.
B01D 39/16 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres
B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
B01D 39/18 - Other self-supporting filtering material of organic material, e.g. synthetic fibres the material being cellulose or derivatives thereof
F02M 37/22 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system
This disclosure describes a filter medium that minimizes the adverse effects of variations in flow rate on filter medium efficiency without a corresponding increase in pressure drop. The filter medium includes a support layer, a continuous fine fiber layer, and an efficiency layer. The continuous fine fiber layer includes a continuous fine fiber that has a diameter of up to 10 micrometers and is located downstream of the efficiency layer.
An air cleaner assembly including a housing, a filter cartridge removably positioned within the inner opening of the housing, wherein the filter cartridge includes a media pack and a sealing member that includes a pinch seal portion spaced from an outer surface of the media pack and positionable within a housing channel of the housing when the filter cartridge is positioned within the inner opening of the housing, and a precleaner assembly positionable between the filter cartridge and the inlet end of the housing, wherein the precleaner includes a base member having a lower edge, and an access cover removably attachable to an inlet end of the housing, wherein the precleaner assembly is sealable within the air cleaner assembly by pressing the lower edge of the base member against a top surface of the sealing member.
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
B01D 45/14 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces generated by rotating vanes, discs, drums or brushes
B01D 46/42 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof
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
B01D 50/20 - Combinations of devices covered by groups and
Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly includes a housing and cover within which a filter cartridge having a media pack and a seal arrangement surrounding the media pack can be installed. The air cleaner assembly may also include a projection-receiver arrangement in which the filter cartridge has at least one first member and the housing has at least one second member that interacts with the first member. In one example, a portion of the seal arrangement is coplanar with the first member and a portion that is below the first member such that the first member is located between the seal arrangement and an inlet end of the filter cartridge.
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
B01D 50/20 - Combinations of devices covered by groups and
A filter assembly for an enclosure, particularly for an ostomy bag, is described having an enclosure side, a first layer which is gas permeable, and an adsorbent layer comprising adsorbent particles dispersed in a fine fiber web. The enclosure side of the filter assembly includes an adhesive zone in which adhesive is present having an outer adhesive perimeter and a weld area surrounding at least a portion of the adhesive zone, where the filter assembly is heat-sealable to the enclosure at the weld area. A method of assembly is also described.
A61F 5/441 - Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other dischargeColostomy devices having deodorant means, e.g. filters
Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
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
B01D 50/20 - Combinations of devices covered by groups and
An air cleaner assembly is disclosed. In one aspect, the air cleaner assembly includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, and including an access opening between the inlet and outlet. The air cleaner also includes a filter cartridge received within the housing and covering the access opening. The air cleaner also includes a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism is movable between an unlocked position in which the filter cartridge can be installed and removed from the housing and a locked position in which the filter cartridge is secured within the housing. The filter cartridge and lock mechanism include interacting features allowing the lock mechanism to be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position only when the filter cartridge is installed within the housing.
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 46/24 - 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 46/64 - 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
B01D 50/20 - Combinations of devices covered by groups and
F02M 35/024 - Air cleaners using filters, e.g. moistened
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
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 31/26 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing in addition, inorganic metal compounds not provided for in groups
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 PTPE fibrils. Tapes may include a plurality of through pores. Expanded tapes may include a plurality of through pores.
Fibrous filter medium that includes a surface-loading filter layer comprising fine fibers having an average diameter of less than 1 micron; a depth loading filter layer; and a support layer; wherein the layers are configured and arranged for placement in a gas stream with the surface loading filter layer being the most upstream layer.
A droplet detection system includes a sensing channel, such as a microfluidic channel, configured to receive a flow of fluid that may contain one or more liquid droplets dispersed in the fluid. The cross-sectional area of the sensing channel maybe configured to allow droplets of a predetermined size to flow through the channel one at a time. A light source, a light aperture, and a light detector are positioned outside the sensing channel, which use light in a selected frequency band that has a substantially different absorbance for the liquid compared to the fluid. Liquid droplets may be detected and characterized using a signal from the light detector.
G01N 15/0205 - Investigating particle size or size distribution by optical means
F02M 37/26 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by water separating means with water detection means
F02M 37/32 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by filters or filter arrangements
G01F 1/74 - Devices for measuring flow of a fluid or flow of a fluent solid material in suspension in another fluid
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.
Included herein are filtration systems that can proactively pulse clean filter elements in response to anticipated changes, such as anticipated changes in filtration performance or anticipated changes in filtration system demand. In an embodiment, a filtration system is included having a filter element mount for a filter element, a compressed gas supply, and a valve, wherein opening the valve results in a pulse of gas directed at the filter element. A control circuit can control the valve. A communications circuit can receive data related to an anticipated change, such as data regarding an anticipated change in filtration performance and/or data regarding an anticipated change in filtration system demand. The control circuit can execute operations based on the anticipated change data such as adjusting a pressure drop threshold and initiating proactively opening the valve in the absence of a pressure drop threshold being crossed. Other embodiments are also included herein.
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
Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
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 46/24 - 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
A filter arrangement for securing to a filter head includes a housing having a surrounding wall defining an interior volume; an open mouth providing access to the interior volume, and an end opposite of the open mouth. Filter media is within the interior volume. A ring is secured to the wall adjacent to the mouth. An exterior of the ring has mounting threads to mount with the filter head when the filter arrangement is secured to the filter head. A first seal member is against the ring to create a seal with the filter head, when the filter arrangement is secured to the head. A seam is over an end portion of the ring to axially secure the ring to the housing. A groove is within the ring and facing outward holding a second seal member. A seal is formed between and against the seam and the second seal member.
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 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets
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 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
According to the present disclosure, air cleaner assemblies, housings, serviceable filter cartridges and features, components, and methods, relating thereto are disclosed. In general, the features relate to systems that are configured to aid in inhibiting an improper cartridge from being installed in an air cleaner housing, during servicing. A variety of features are characterized, and in many examples, the cartridge includes a seal arrangement having radially directed seal surface with at least a first non-wavy or non-projection/recess section and a second wavy or projection/recess section. Examples are shown and described in detail.
A filter element for filtering a fluid comprising a filter medium pack having an axial inlet side for receiving the unfiltered fluid and a circumferential side forming a radial boundary of the filter medium pack. The filter medium pack is configured for insertion into a housing of a filter system so as to enclose or partly enclose the circumferential side of the filter medium pack with an outer sidewall of the housing. The filter element comprises a bridge seal arrangement having a first collar-shaped portion comprising a first circumferential sealing surface sealingly coupled to the circumferential side of the filter medium pack or sealingly coupled to a border of the axial inlet side, and a second collar-shaped portion comprising a second circumferential sealing surface configured for encircling and sealingly cooperating with the outer sidewall of the housing.
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 binding to a diol of a target molecule. The affinity group includes a boronic acid or a benzoxaborole. Methods of making the separation media and methods of using the separation media.
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
B01D 15/42 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the development mode, e.g. by displacement or by elution
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 20/289 - Phases chemically bonded to a substrate, e.g. to silica or to polymers bonded via a spacer
Separation media and separation devices containing the same are disclosed. Separation media includes a support substrate and a plurality of separation ligands. The separation ligands include an affinity group capable of binding a metal, capable of binding an enantiomer of a chiral molecule, or both. Methods of using the separation media are also disclosed.
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
B01J 20/289 - Phases chemically bonded to a substrate, e.g. to silica or to polymers bonded via a spacer
63.
SEPARATION MEDIA AND PURIFICATION METHODS FOR PURIFICATION TAG 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 group capable of binding to a peptide purification tag on a target protein. Methods of making the separation media and methods of using the separation media are disclosed.
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
B01D 15/42 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the development mode, e.g. by displacement or by elution
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 20/289 - Phases chemically bonded to a substrate, e.g. to silica or to polymers bonded via a spacer
Separation media containing dyes is disclosed. 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 including a dye. The affinity group is capable of binding a biomolecule. Methods of making the separation media and methods of using the separation media are disclosed.
B01D 15/20 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features relating to the conditioning of the sorbent material
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
B01D 15/42 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the development mode, e.g. by displacement or by elution
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 20/289 - Phases chemically bonded to a substrate, e.g. to silica or to polymers bonded via a spacer
65.
Filter Assemblies; Components and Features Thereof; and, Methods of Use and Assembly
Filter assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components use advantageous housing seal features. Also, methods of assembly and use are described.
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.
Air cleaner assemblies, components, features and methods of assembly and use are described. Example air cleaner assemblies are depicted and described in which a main filter cartridge sealing surface is recessed from an open end of a housing body. An access cover of the housing is configured with a portion extending inwardly to engage a main filter cartridge portion and bias it against the main filter cartridge sealing surface. In selected assemblies, the portion of the access cover extending inwardly toward the main filter cartridge, is a precleaner having flow separator tubes therein.
B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
B01D 45/12 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces
B01D 45/14 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces generated by rotating vanes, discs, drums or brushes
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 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
B01D 46/26 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies rotatable
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 50/20 - Combinations of devices covered by groups and
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
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Liquid storage tanks [structures] made of metal.
(2) Bioreactors for use in manufacturing biopharmaceuticals; filters for machines, not for vehicles; machines used for process filtration in the pharmaceutical industry, and parts and fittings therefor; separating machines.
(3) Apparatus for analyzing gases; computer hardware, control panels, electric sensors being automated process control systems and operating software used to monitor the status of cell culture and fermentation; cell culture apparatus for laboratory use; bioreactors for laboratory use; bioreactors for research use; bioreactors for cell culturing for scientific research; disposable plastic bioreactors for cell culture; fermentation apparatus for laboratory use; apparatus for fermentation [laboratory apparatus]; filters for use in laboratory equipment in the biopharmaceutical industry; laboratory filters; laboratory instruments for the detection of pathogens and toxins in a biological sample for industrial use and research use, and parts and fittings therefor.
(4) Sterilization, disinfection and decontamination equipment; apparatus and instruments for use in the sterilization of liquids and gases used in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, food/beverage, medical, and pharmaceutical industries; sterilization autoclaves; bioreactors for use in the treatment of waste and wastewater; circulation chillers for temperature control in laboratory and industrial applications; fermentation apparatus for industrial purposes; air filtering installations, not for vehicles; air filters, not for vehicles; filter elements for the air vents of water supply tanks, not for vehicles; valves for bioreactors and fermenters; level controlling valves in tanks; membrane filter cartridges for the separation of biomolecules in biopharmaceutical production; reactor vessels; sterilizers; sterilizing installations; temperature regulators in the nature of thermoregulation units, and parts and fittings therefor. (1) Providing online, non-downloadable software for automated management of the fermentation/cultivation processes; development of non-downloadable software for automated management of the fermentation/cultivation processes.
71.
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.
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.
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 46/64 - 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
F02M 35/024 - Air cleaners using filters, e.g. moistened
The disclosure pertains to a spin-on fluid treatment device, including a treatment medium disposed within a housing, a top surface having an internally threaded bore and an outlet tube at least partially disposed inside said threaded bore in a concentric position. The outlet tube can have an externally oriented sealing portion for engaging with a complementary element of an inlet spud of an entity that receives said treated fluids. The outlet tube can be configured as an alignment feature to guide the treatment device onto the inlet spud during installation. The outlet tube can be configured with both an externally oriented sealing portion and an alignment feature. The disclosure also pertains to a system comprising a machine having a treatment device head and a spin-on fluid treatment device, a kit, a spin-on fluid filter cartridge, and a method of mounting a spin-on filter cartridge onto a filter head.
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
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.
The pressure relief assembly has a valve body constructed of breathable porous plastic. The valve body has an outer perimetric surface defining a detent mating surface and a sealing surface configured to form a seal around a valve opening. A first detent has a detent engagement surface configured to releasably engage the detent mating surface. The first detent is configured to release the valve body upon a minimum pressure differential across the valve body. The first detent is configured to extent laterally outward from the detent mating surface. The pressure relief assembly has a frame having a coupling structure configured to couple to an enclosure. The pressure relief assembly has a valve mounting surface and a valve opening within the valve mounting surface, where the valve body is sealably disposed on the valve mounting surface across the valve opening.
F16K 17/02 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side
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
F16K 25/00 - Details relating to contact between valve members and seats
According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided with variations therein, to advantage. These variations can be in either or both of an outer peripheral edge surface and a housing seal engagement surface. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
Adsorbent materials are disclosed, along with filter elements containing the adsorbent materials methods of using adsorbents to remove siloxane contaminants from a gas stream. The method includes providing an adsorbent material that has been washed with an acid and passing a gas through the adsorbent material so as to reduce siloxane levels in the gas. A filter element for reducing siloxane levels in a gas includes a first adsorbent material, the first adsorbent material comprising an acid-washed adsorbent; and a second adsorbent material, the second adsorbent material comprising an acid-impregnated adsorbent.
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
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 20/08 - 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 comprising aluminium oxide or hydroxideSolid 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 comprising bauxite
B01J 20/10 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising silica or silicate
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
80.
FILTER CARTRIDGE MEDIA WITH A VARIABLE WINDING BEAD
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.
Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly includes a housing and cover within which primary and secondary filter cartridges, having a media pack and a seal arrangement surrounding the media pack, can be installed. The filter cartridges can include an open end cap with an axially deviating seal arrangement and a plurality of axially extending channels for engaging with ribs on the housing. The filter cartridges can also include extension members extending from the open end cap that include the axially extending channels, entirely or partially. The filter cartridges can also include a guide member extending from the extension members for providing a low friction surface against the housing during installation that allows axial force exerted by the installer to be translated into a rotational force that rotates the filter cartridge during installation.
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
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
According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges.
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
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VERTICAL AIR INTAKE SYSTEM; AIR CLEANER; AND FILTER ELEMENT
An air filter element includes a filter arrangement, an elbow, and a filter element seal member. The filter arrangement includes a filter media pack having a dirty air inlet and a clean air outlet, wherein air flowing through the clean air outlet flows in a first axial direction and the clean air outlet defines a filter arrangement cross sectional area. The elbow has a first end constructed to extend from the filter arrangement clean air outlet, a second end wherein air flowing through the second end flows in a second axial direction, and an air flow enclosure extending from the elbow first end to the elbow second end. The air flow enclosure includes an air deflector constructed to direct air from the first axial direction to the second axial direction, wherein the second axial direction is different from the first axial direction, and an interior volume between the elbow first end and the elbow second end. The filter element seal member is located on the elbow second end, wherein the filter element seal member is constructed to seal to a clean air intake, the filter element seal member located on the elbow second end defining a seal member cross sectional area. The filter element can be characterized as having a ratio of the seal member cross sectional area to the filter arrangement cross sectional area of at least 0.5. The filter element can have a z-filter media pack for a pleated media pack. The air filter element can be arranged in an air cleaner.
F02M 35/024 - Air cleaners using filters, e.g. moistened
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
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
B01D 50/20 - Combinations of devices covered by groups and
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
B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
B01D 50/20 - Combinations of devices covered by groups and
A filter cartridge includes a threaded sleeve having a seal holder recess and seal member. The filter cartridge is for removably threading onto a filter head that includes threads for connection to the filter cartridge by way of the threaded sleeve. The filter head includes a ramp that engages the seal member to form a seal. The force needed to make the seal is a torque of less than 10 N-m.
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 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
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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FILTER CARTRIDGES; AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLIES; HOUSINGS; FEATURES; COMPONENTS; AND, METHODS
Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly cannot be fully closed, even if a cartridge is nested therein, and appears to be scaled, unless that cartridge is a proper one for the system of concern. The effect is to prevent an inappropriate cartridge, that does not properly seal, from being inadvertently installed in the assembly.
Filter systems and methods described herein include one or more spacer elements portioned in the dirty air chamber along with the filter elements attached to the spacer elements. The dirty air inlet delivers a dirty air streams into the dirty air chamber along a dirty air flow axis.
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 46/00 - 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 46/42 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof
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
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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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
A safety filter element suitable for use in a filter assembly includes a safety filter media at least partially surrounding a safety filter media inner space and at least one safety filter element endcap having an outlet opening 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 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.
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
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
F02M 35/024 - Air cleaners using filters, e.g. moistened
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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
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
F16K 17/40 - Safety valvesEqualising valves with fracturing member, e.g. fracturing diaphragm, fusible joint
F16K 25/00 - Details relating to contact between valve members and seats
Fibrous filter medium that includes a melt-blown filter layer comprising melt-blown fibers and a high-efficiency glass-containing filter layer comprising glass fibers.
