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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2018
Filed:
Jan. 15, 2015
The Metraflex Company, Chicago, IL (US);
James R Richter, Lincolnshire, IL (US);
Daniel T Holbach, Palatine, IL (US);
Martin I Rogin, Libertyville, IL (US);
Daniel R Kish, Chicago, IL (US);
James Orrico, Chicago, IL (US);
The Metraflex Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A pipeline strainer having a body with a straining element therein. A portion of the straining element is in the path of fluid flowing from the inlet to the outlet of the body. A first end of the straining element may be parallel to the inlet, or may be coextensive with the inlet. The second end of the straining element may be disposed proximate a debris drain. A first axis from the inlet for fluid to the outlet for fluid and a second axis from the inlet for fluid to the debris drain may form an angle of less than 30°. A rotatable plug may be disposed in the debris drain. The straining element may include at least one corrugation. A cover plate may be removable secured to the bottom of the body of the pipeline strainer.