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Title: Method of securing filter elements

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1327974

A filter securing system including a filter unit body housing; at least one tubular filter element positioned in the filter unit body housing, the tubular filter element having a closed top and an open bottom; a dimple in either the filter unit body housing or the top of the tubular filter element; and a socket in either the filter unit body housing or the top of the tubular filter element that receives the dimple in either the filter unit body housing or the top of the tubular filter element to secure the tubular filter element to the filter unit body housing.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Number(s):
9,457,297
Application Number:
13/693,984
OSTI ID:
1327974
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 Dec 04
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (10)

Multi-action particle separator patent November 1976
Multiple filter vessel patent November 1981
Multiple filter vessel patent October 1983
Vacuum filter system for swimming pools patent March 1986
Locking apparatus for filter elements patent December 1986
Filtering apparatus comprising parallel cylindrical filter elements disposed in a housing chamber patent March 1991
Fluid filter cartridge and housing patent December 1992
Filter chamber patent June 2001
Devices, systems and methods for securing and sealing filter media elements in separation systems patent June 2011
Filter element, securing ring and method for filtering patent June 2012

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