Bag Path Fluid Filter Assembly
First Claim
1. A fluid filter assembly comprising:
- a sleeve including a filter enclosure portion, the sleeve having opposite ends;
at least one inlet port and one outlet port sealably connected to and located at the opposite ends of said enclosure portion; and
a filter element within the enclosure portion and having a periphery engaging said enclosure portion.
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Abstract
A fluid filter assembly including a flexible and formable enclosure so as to be useable in many filter applications. The enclosure defines a portion of a fluid flow path residing entirely within the filter assembly, eliminating any fluid contact within the remaining portions of the filter assembly. This flow path is advantageous to reduce the possibility of contamination and to ease in cleaning and maintenance of a device utilizing the filter assembly. The enclosure may be formed of UV-transparent material to allow for UV treatment of fluid passing though the filter assembly. Electronic controls may be combined with the filter assembly to control and monitor fluid flow. Check valves or other closure devices also may be included with the filter assembly to facilitate easy filter changes.
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21 Claims
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1. A fluid filter assembly comprising:
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a sleeve including a filter enclosure portion, the sleeve having opposite ends; at least one inlet port and one outlet port sealably connected to and located at the opposite ends of said enclosure portion; and a filter element within the enclosure portion and having a periphery engaging said enclosure portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A bag path fluid filter assembly comprising:
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at least one filter enclosure portion formed of a sleeve; a plurality of fluid flow ports fluidly connected to said at least one enclosure portion having an inner surface; a filter element disposably located within the enclosure portion such that said filter element contacts the inner surface of said enclosure portion; a sealing band for selectively sealing and strengthening said at least one enclosure portion against fluid pressure; a UV light source; an electronic control unit and display; a reflector for said UV light source; a UV transparent pressure window; and a flow measuring device for measuring fluid flow. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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