Title: On-line closed-vessel circulating filter for edible cooking oils

Abstract: An on-line closed-vessel circulating filter is especially adapted for filtering edible cooking oils and the like in fast-food establishments and similar installation. The filter apparatus includes a vessel and cover which enclose a filter assembly. The filter assembly is provided with a foraminous member which supports a filter element. To hold the filter element in place and retain filter aid material and filtrate on the filter element, a gravity clamp member presses the filter element against the foraminous member by inner and outer weight rings. The filter assembly can be removed and replaced by a centrally located lift rod.

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Inventors: Wecker, Sr., Walter A. (Boynton Beach, FL, US)

Application Number: 696650
Filing Date: 1976-06-16
Publication_date: 1977-08-23
Assignee: Wacker-Dearborn Corporation (Chicago, IL)
Primary Class(es): 210/238 210/167, 210/455, 210/479, 210/DIG8
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US Patent Ref:

3085689	Apr, 1963	Hering et al.	210/445.
3337055	Aug, 1967	Starnes et al.	210/482.
3768654	Oct, 1973	Pearce	210/455.
3849312	Nov, 1974	Wecke, Sr.	210/455.

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Primary Examiner: Lutter, Frank W.
Assistant Examiner: Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Attorney: Olson, Trexler, Wolters, Bushnell & Fosse, Ltd.