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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 22, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Robert Koopmans, Rockwood, CA;
Kevin Graydon McCauley, Oakville, CA;
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 2/500 ; B01D 2/968 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 2/500 ; B01D 2/968 ;
Abstract
A filter having filter elements with outwardly flanged ends sealed together. The seal may be secured by use of a rod extending in a lengthwise direction through apertures in the flanged ends. The rod has one end releasably securing the filter element and a second end secured to the housing. A frame can cover the filter elements, and a jack screw in the frame can be used to apply force to the filter elements to secure the seals. The filter may have a cleaning apparatus capable of suctioning material from the filter element.