Jose A Musso

US Patent:

61835293, Feb 6, 2001

Filed:

Jun 1, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/323296

Inventors:

Jose A. Musso - Setauket NY
Zbigniew M. Janikowski - Rocky Hill CT
Waldemar H. Krause - Remscheid, DE

Assignee:

GKN Sinter Metals, Inc. - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B01D 4624

US Classification:

55484

Abstract:

A filter assembly for use with a gas filtration system for separating particles from a high temperature gas stream is disclosed, the gas filtration system having a support member. The filter assembly includes an adapter adapted to be connected to the support member and having an opening extending therethrough. A filter element is removably connected to the adapter and extends through the opening for separating the particles from the gas stream. A removable clamping device engages the adapter and the filter element for removably connecting the filter element to the adapter.