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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 1995
Filed:
May. 11, 1994
Applicant:
Inventors:
Joseph H Eaton, Roseville, MN (US);
Billy L Weaver, Eagan, MN (US);
Robert G Smith, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Assignee:
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, Saint Paul, MN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D / ; C22C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
553411 ; 55378 ; 55523 ;
Abstract
Disclosed is candle filter assembly including a candle filter for the filtration of particulates from a fluid. The candle filter is constructed of ceramic fibers and includes a gimbal mount. The candle filter is pivotally supported, and is mounted so as to redirect axial compressive forces into compressive through wall compressive forces. Also disclosed is a filtration system including a plurality of such candle filter assemblies mounted in an enclosure.