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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2007
Stefan Vandendijk, Tongeren, BE;
Yakov Gerzon, Wilmington, NC (US);
Stefan Vandendijk, Tongeren, BE;
Yakov Gerzon, Wilmington, NC (US);
NV Bekaert SA, Zwevegem, BE;
Abstract
A filter candleas subject of the present invention comprises: an elongated mesh packfor filtering a fluid, comprising an end fittingsecurely fixed to a filter medium. Further, a hollow core tubeis provided having a fluid permeable wall, the core tube being positioned within the axial opening of the mesh pack. The core tubehas an end flangefixed to the outer end surface, which end flange is suitable for engaging the end fittingon the mesh pack. A ring-shaped sealis provided between and making contact with the outer end surface of the core tube, the end fitting and the end flange. The seal is a porous ring-shaped structure comprising a multitude of pores, which pores have an average pore size being equal or less than the filter rating of the filter medium.