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Disc-type filter
Assignee: R & G Sloane Manufacturing Company Inc
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Filing: 1982-01-04
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Granted: 1983-09-06
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Expires: 2002-01-04
Abstract
Abstract A disc-type filter, having a filter housing and contained therein a stack of slightly spaced apart axially moveable annular filter plates slidably interconnected to each immediate adjacent plate by three symmetrically and uniformly placed two-headed rivets which provide a predetermined and uniform spacing between the plates when the plates are moved apart for cleaning by reverse flushing. An actuation rod allows selective enlargement of the spaces between the plates, and holds the plates in their spaced apart cleaning position. The stack of plates is held in axial alignment immediately over an input port by guide bars which slidable engage the periphery of the plates. The plates and filter are constructed to permit use of one plate in any position in the stack, and the plates have an annular flange to divert fluid flow to improve cleaning and provide a pre-filtering for larger particulate matter.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul M. Cordua
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:46
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D29/00; B01D29/44; B01D29/46; B01D25/00; B01D25/32; B01D25/34; B01D35/00; B01D35/12; B01D2201/00; B01D2201/40; B01D2201/4046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 44
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A filter for use in the filtration of fluids, comprising: a filter housing, said housing having first and second flow ports; a plurality of stacked substantially parallel filter plates positioned within said housing in the path of fluid flow between said first and second ports, said plates being spaced apart to provide fluid communicating passages therebetween for filtration, and said plates being moveable to increase said spacing for cleaning of said passages; means interconnecting said plates for providing a predetermined and limited spacing between each adjacent pair of plates in the stack when said plates are moved apart for cleaning; and at least one control member for selectively moving said interconnected plates apart for cleaning.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A filter for use in the filtration of fluids, comprising: a filter housing, said housing having first and second flow ports; a plurality of stacked substantially parallel filter plates positioned within said housing in the path of fluid flow between said first and second ports, said plates being spaced apart to provide fluid communicating passages therebetween for filtration, and said plates being moveable to increase said spacing for cleaning of said passages; means interconnecting said plates for providing a predetermined and limited spacing between each adjacent pair of plates in the stack when said plates are moved apart for cleaning; and at least one control member for selectively moving said interconnected plates apart for cleaning.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The filter of claim 1, wherein each said plate has a substantially uniform central opening, said openings being in fluid communication with one another and communicating with said first flow port.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The filter of claim 1 or 2, wherein said means interconnecting said plates includes a plurality of retainers, each said retainer slidably engaging a pair of adjacent plates and limiting separation of said pair of plates when moved apart for cleaning.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The filter of claim 1, wherein said means interconnecting said plates includes retainers slidably disposed in cooperating openings in said plates, each said retainer retaining a pair of adjacent plates to limit separation of said pair of adjacent plates when moved apart for cleaning.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The filter of claim 4, wherein said retainers are two-headed rivets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The filter of claim 4, wherein at least one said plate stacked adjacent said pair of plates has a clearance aperture therein positioned to prevent interference of said adjacent plate with said retainer when said pair of plates are moved together for filtration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The filter of claim 4, wherein at least three pairs of said cooperating openings are positioned symmetrically about each said plate in said pair of plates, and said pair of plates is retained by at least three said retainers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
The filter of claim 7, wherein the angular spacing between said cooperating openings of each of said pairs of cooperating openings is substantially equal, and the angular spacing between each successive pair of said pairs of cooperating opening is an integral multiple greater than one of the angular spacing between said cooperating openings of said pairs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The filter of claim 1, wherein said control member includes a selectively operable actuator rod connected to at least one of said plates.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
55 words
The filter of claim 2, wherein at least two said adjacent plates each have a flange located along said central opening, said flanges extending generally toward said first flow port and providing pre-filtering of the fluid flow through said passages during filtration and diversion of the fluid flow generally toward said first port during cleaning.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
The filter of claim 2, wherein substantially each said plate has at least one projection extending toward an adjacent plate to define a filtration gap between said projection and said adjacent plate, said projection being located adjacent said central opening.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The filter of claim 2, wherein said filter includes guide means external to said central openings to maintain the relative alignment of said plates.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The filter of claim 12, wherein said guide means includes a plurality of guide bars, and substantially each said plate has means adjacent to its periphery for slidably engaging said bars.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The filter of claim 2, wherein said plates are stacked vertically above said first flow port, with said central openings and said first port in substantial axial alignment.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
125 words
A filter for use in the filtration of fluids, comprising: a filter housing, said housing having first and second flow ports; a plurality of stacked substantially parallel filter plates positioned within said housing in the path of fluid flow between said first and second ports, said plates being spaced apart to provide fluid communicating passages therebetween for filtration, and said plates being moveable to increase said spacing for cleaning of said passages; control means for selectively holding said plates in said spaced apart arrangement for filtration, and moving said plates apart for cleaning; and a plurality of retainers interconnecting said plates for providing a predetermined and limited spacing between each adjacent pair of plates in the stack when said plates are moved apart for cleaning.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
125 words
A filter for use in the filtration of fluids, comprising: a filter housing, said housing having first and second flow ports; a plurality of stacked substantially parallel filter plates positioned within said housing in the path of fluid flow between said first and second ports, said plates being spaced apart to provide fluid communicating passages therebetween for filtration, and said plates being moveable to increase said spacing for cleaning of said passages; control means for selectively holding said plates in said spaced apart arrangement for filtration, and moving said plates apart for cleaning; and a plurality of retainers interconnecting said plates for providing a predetermined and limited spacing between each adjacent pair of plates in the stack when said plates are moved apart for cleaning.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The filter of claim 15, wherein each said plate has a substantially uniform central opening, said openings being a fluid communication with one another and communicating with said first flow port.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The filter of claim 15 or 16, wherein each of said retainers slidably engages a pair of adjacent plates and limits separation of said pair of plates when moved apart for cleaning.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
41 words
The filter of claim 15, wherein said retainers includes two-headed rivets slidably disposed in cooperating openings in said plates, each said rivets retaining a pair of adjacent plates to limit separation of said pair of plates when moved apart for cleaning.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
43 words
The filter of claim 18, wherein at least one said plate stacked adjacent said pair of plates has a clearance aperture therein positioned to prevent interference of said adjacent plate with said rivet when said pair of plates are moved together for filtration.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
39 words
The filter of claim 18, wherein at least three pairs of said cooperating openings are positioned symmetrically about each said plate in said pair of plates, and said pair of plates is retained by at least three said rivets.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
56 words
The filter of claim 20, wherein the angular spacing between said cooperating openings of each of said pairs of cooperating openings is substantially equal, and the angular spacing between each successive pair of said pairs of cooperating openings is an integral multiple greater than one of the angular spacing between said cooperating openings of said pairs.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
36 words
The filter of claim 18, wherein said plates are held spaced apart during filtration by embossments substantially encircling a plurality of said cooperating opening in said pair of adjacent plates and providing a predetermined spacing therebetween.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The filter of claim 15, wherein said control means includes an actuator rod attached to at least one of said plates.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
55 words
The filter of claim 16, wherein at least two said adjacent plates have an annular flange located along said central opening, said flanges extending generally toward said first flow port and providing pre-filtering of the fluid flow through said passages during filtration and diversion of the fluid flow generally toward said first port during cleaning.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
41 words
The filter of claim 24, wherein substantially each said plate has at least one annular projection extending toward an adjacent plate to define a filtration gap between said projection and said adjacent plate, said projection being located adjacent said central opening.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
The filter of claim 16, wherein said filter includes guide means external to said central openings to maintain the relative alignment of said plates.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
31 words
The filter of claim 26, wherein said guide means includes a plurality of guide bars, and substantially each said plate has means adjacent to its periphery for slidably engaging said bars.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
28 words
The filter of claim 16, wherein said plates are stacked vertically above said first flow port, with said central openings and said first port in substantial axial alignment.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
159 words
A filter for use in the filtration of fluids, comprising: a filter housing, said housing having first and second flow ports; a plurality of stacked annular filter plates in substantial axial alignment with one another positioned within said housing in the path of fluid flow between said first and second ports, said plates being spaced apart to provide fluid communicating passages therebetween for filtration, being axially moveable to increase said spacing for cleaning of said passages, and each having a substantially uniform central opening, said openings being in fluid communication with one another and communicating with said first port; control means for selectively holding said plates in said spaced apart arrangement for filtration, and axially moving said plates apart for cleaning; and a plurality of retainers interconnecting said plates, said retainers being positioned intermediate of said central openings and the periphery of said plates for providing a predetermined and uniform spacing between adjacent plates when moved apart for cleaning.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
159 words
A filter for use in the filtration of fluids, comprising: a filter housing, said housing having first and second flow ports; a plurality of stacked annular filter plates in substantial axial alignment with one another positioned within said housing in the path of fluid flow between said first and second ports, said plates being spaced apart to provide fluid communicating passages therebetween for filtration, being axially moveable to increase said spacing for cleaning of said passages, and each having a substantially uniform central opening, said openings being in fluid communication with one another and communicating with said first port; control means for selectively holding said plates in said spaced apart arrangement for filtration, and axially moving said plates apart for cleaning; and a plurality of retainers interconnecting said plates, said retainers being positioned intermediate of said central openings and the periphery of said plates for providing a predetermined and uniform spacing between adjacent plates when moved apart for cleaning.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
30 words
The filter of claim 29, wherein each of said retainers slidably engages a pair of adjacent plates and limits separation of said pair of plates when moved apart for cleaning.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
42 words
The filter of claim 29, wherein substantially each said plate has an annular flange located along and substantially encircling said central opening, said flanges being of substantially uniform angular orientation relative to said plates and extending generally toward said first flow port.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
41 words
The filter of claim 29, wherein substantially each said plate has at least one annular projection extending toward an adjacent plate to define a filtration gap between said projection and said adjacent plate, said projection being located adjacent said central opening.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
41 words
The filter of claim 29, wherein said retainers includes two-headed rivets slidably disposed in cooperating openings in said plates, each said rivet retaining a pair of adjacent plates to limit separation of said pair of plates when moved apart for cleaning.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
43 words
The filter of claim 33, wherein at least one said plate stacked adjacent said pair of plates has a clearance aperture therein positioned to prevent interference of said adjacent plate with said rivet when said pair of plates are moved together for filtration.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
39 words
The filter of claim 33, wherein at least three pairs of said cooperating openings are positioned symmetrically about each said plate in said pair of plates, and said pair of plates is retained by at least three said rivets.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
57 words
The filter of claim 35, wherein in the angular spacing between said cooperating openings of each of said pairs of cooperating openings is substantially equal, and the angular spacing between each successive pair of said pairs of cooperating openings is an integral multiple greater than one of the angular spacing between said cooperating openings of said pairs.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
36 words
The filter of claim 33, wherein said plates are held spaced apart during filtration by embossments substantially encircling a plurality of said cooperating opening in said pair of adjacent plates and providing a predetermined spacing therebetween.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
30 words
The filter of claim 29, wherein said control means includes a manually operable actuator rod attached to at least one of said plates and extending external to said filter housing.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
24 words
The filter of claim 29, wherein said filter includes guide means external to said central openings to maintain the relative alignment of said plates.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
31 words
The filter of claim 39, wherein said guide means includes a plurality of guide bars, and substantially each said plate has means adjacent to its periphery for slidably engaging said bars.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
28 words
The filter of claim 29, wherein said plates are stacked vertically above said first flow port, with said central openings and said first port in substantial axial alignment.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-09-05 | 1987-03-07 | 1987-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-05 | 1991-03-07 | 1991-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-05 | 1995-03-07 | 1995-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |