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Backflushed air filters with quick opening multiple discharge valve

CA 1280666 C · Owner: Howeth, D. Franklin · Inventors: Howeth, D. Franklin

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Pleated paper barrier type air filter elements are cleaned by a reverse air jet cleaning system which includes one or more specifically shaped cleaning air valves in which a plurality of jet nozzles or orifices are arranged in a predetermined pattern to provide a totally enveloping air jet which is discharged into a flow tube immediately downstream of the clean sir flow chamber of a generally tubular filter element. The jet pattern provides a temporary pressure seal within the flow tube and entrains a substantial amount of ambient air into the reverse flow jet to thoroughly flush elements to clean dust cake from the exterior surfaces thereof. The multiple jet arrangement reduces the overall …

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  • Granted February 26, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 26, 2008.
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FiledSeptember 30, 1986
GrantedFebruary 26, 1991
Term endedFebruary 26, 2008
Patent numberCA 1280666 C
Classification (IPC)B01D46/04 +2 more

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19871990199319961999200220052008Application filedSep 30, 1986Patent grantedFeb 26, 1991Term endedFeb 26, 2008

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