Sim G Bunderson

US Patent:

20060151380, Jul 13, 2006

Filed:

Jan 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/328692

Inventors:

Sim Bunderson - Price UT, US

International Classification:

B01D 35/28

US Classification:

210450000, 210455000, 210497010

Abstract:

A filter wall and method of making the filter is disclosed. The filter includes a filter wall having at least one layer of filter media. A first end cap is disposed at one end of the filter wall and a second end cap is disposed at a second end of the filter wall. An elongated support extends between the first end cap and the second end cap and is fastened to each, for example, by way of a mechanical fastener. In one embodiment, the mechanical fastener may include a rivet. The filter is devoid of adhesive material and avoids the penetration of the filter media by the mechanical fasteners. The use of mechanical fasteners enables the filter to be used in high temperature environments without concern for failure due to degradation of adhesive materials. Additionally, the use of mechanical fasteners enables the simple and efficient refurbishment and reconditioning of a filter after the filter media has become sufficiently spent.