Abstract:
An expandable media filter structure is composed largely of biodegradable materials and is environmentally disposable. A plurality of pleated panels are interconnected at their edges so as to be collapsible for storage and shipping purposes but expandable for installation and use. A plurality of ribbons are ultrasonically welded to each of the panel edges, with the ribbon portions between edges being of substantially equal lengths, thereby maintaining equal spacing between the panel edges when the filter is in the expanded condition but allowing an easy collapsing of the filter for storage. Forming a part of the disposable filter are pair of end plates, with each being adhesively attached to an end panel and having a pair of slots formed near their ends for attachment to a nondisposable support structure. The end panels are formed of multiple layers of paperboard which are adhesively bonded and compressed into a U-shaped structure that rigidly supports the filter in its expanded condition. The nondisposable support structure comprises a pair of molded plastic side caps that fit over the respective ends of the filter panels and the end plates. Each side cap has a pair of flanges at its opposite ends which act to maintain the filter in its expanded condition when the end plates are placed in abutting position therewith. Each side cap also includes a boss which fits into a respective end plate slot to hold the end plates in their installed positions within the side caps.
Abstract:
A dust filter for a ducted air delivery system comprising, a frame (3) defining an open mouth (4), the frame having a body portion (13) formed of rubbery thermoplastics material reinformed with one or more stiffening elements (19), a filter material (5) extending from the sides of the frame to cover the open mouth, an integral lip (9) of flexible resilient material extending outwardly from the body portion, the integral lip being less than half the thickness of the body portion over most of its extent, and wherein the lip of flexible resilient material is shaped so that it may make a friction fit within the outlet of a duct to hold the dust filter therein.
Abstract:
A continuous strip of framing material suitable for use in making filter products that can be provided of indefinite length and which is storable as a flat product capable of being wound into roll form. Moreover, the continuous strip of framing material includes features to create a three-dimensional frame structure for wrapping about filtration media in a manner to provide a strong and effective filter product assembly.
Abstract:
A mounting system for filtration media including an elongated channel member which supports at least one end of the filtration media. The channel member includes first, second, third, and fourth wall members. One end of the first wall member is preferably bent inwardly and has a plurality of engagement points formed therein which are created by forming cut-outs in the first wall member. Preferably, the fourth wall member extends at an acute angle from the third member with the first and fourth wall members defining an opening therebetween into which the filtration media is inserted for support.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a seal structure for a container having a container body and a lid wherein an inside of the container body is sealed by providing the lid on the opening of the container body. In the seal structure of the present invention, a step having a predetermined depth is formed on the inner circumference or outer circumference of the upper edge of the container body, a round seal surface forming ring formed having a thickness identical to the depth of the step is provided on the upper surface of the step along the circumferential direction of the container body, and the lid is installed on a seal surface comprising the upper end surface of the container body and the upper surface of the seal surface forming ring, with a packing interposed therebetween.
Abstract:
An expandable media filter structure is composed largely of biodegradable materials and is environmentally disposable. A plurality of pleated panels are interconnected at their edges so as to be collapsible for storage and shipping purposes but expandable for installation and use. A plurality of ribbons are ultrasonically welded to each of the panel edges, with the ribbon portions between edges being of substantially equal lengths, thereby maintaining equal spacing between the panel edges when the filter is in the expanded condition but allowing an easy collapsing of the filter for storage. Forming a part of the disposable filter are pair of end plates, with each being adhesively attached to an end panel and having a pair of slots formed near their ends for attachment to a nondisposable support structure. The end panels are formed of multiple layers of paperboard which are adhesively bonded and compressed into a U-shaped structure that rigidly supports the filter in its expanded condition. The nondisposable support structure comprises a pair of molded plastic side caps that fit over the respective ends of the filter panels and the end plates. Each side cap has a pair of flanges at its opposite ends which act to maintain the filter in its expanded condition when the end plates are placed in abutting position therewith. Each side cap also includes a boss which fits into a respective end plate slot to hold the end plates in their installed positions within the side caps.