Title: Apparatus for a screen assembly for removing solids from fluids

Abstract: An inlet screen assembly having the filter screen tensioned in only one direction when mounted on a frame which prevents distortion of the filter screen openings and which may be used to filter extremely fine solids from the influent. The screen assembly provides a large flow capacity with a minimum pressure differential that may be used in any type intake facility and is suitable for use in either a stationary or movable screen water intake facility.

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Inventors: Cheesman, William D. (Houston, TX, US)

Application Number: 020971
Filing Date: 1979-03-16
Publication_date: 1980-04-22
Assignee: Royce Equipment Company (Houston, TX)
Primary Class(es): 210/232 55/492, 55/496, 55/DIG31, 210/499
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US Patent Ref:

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2288883	Jul, 1942	Bixby	210/499.
2837210	Jun, 1958	Ackert et al.	210/499.
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Primary Examiner: Granger, Theodore A.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Pravel, Gambrell, Hewitt, Kirk, Kimball & Dodge