Patent Application
20230405508
This invention relates to filters. More particularly, it relates to a device for easily cleaning a filter.
Filter, filtering or filters may refer to:
Filters are critical in many cases to catch and remove particles, such as dust, dirt and other contaminants, however these filters often time clog up or become so heavy in contaminants that have been captured by the filter that they lose their effectiveness. The filters then need to be replaced although some utilize water and air to clean a filter, the contaminants still reside in cracks and crevices and then can be released into the air or liquid being filtered.
Accordingly, and in light of the foregoing, there is a need and desire for a device that can easily clean a filter by a person. There is also a need for the device to be cost effective and reusable.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
The following disclosure is provided to describe various embodiments of an air filter cleaning device 10. Skilled artisans will appreciate additional embodiments and uses of the present invention that extend beyond the examples of this disclosure. Terms included by any claim that may be presented in any yet-to-be-filed non-provisional patent application are to be interpreted as defined within this disclosure. Singular forms should be read to contemplate and disclose plural alternatives. Similarly, plural forms should be read to contemplate and disclose singular alternatives. Conjunctions should be read as inclusive except where stated otherwise.
Expressions such as “at least one (1) of A, B, and C” should be read to permit any of A, B, or C singularly or in combination with the remaining elements. Additionally, such groups may include multiple instances of one (1) or more element in that group, which may be included with other elements of the group. All numbers, measurements, and values are given as approximations unless expressly stated otherwise.
Various aspects of the present disclosure will now be described in detail, without limitation. Skilled readers should not view the inclusion of any alternative labels as limiting in any way. Referring now to
The air filter cleaning device 10 provides a tool for efficiently cleaning an air filter F. the air filter cleaning device 10 includes an elongated coil 12 extending between a first end 14 and a second end 16. A coil 12 includes a surface 20 that defines a hollow interior 22 extending between first end 14 and second end 16 such that the coil 12 is configured to be tubular.
The first end 14 includes an elongated straight portion 30 which includes an attachment mechanism, for example, a swivel joint 32. The swivel joint 32 is configured to connect the elongated straight portion 30 with an actuator 50, as described herein, while allowing for relative rotation of the coil 12. The swivel joint 32 is configured to provide connection between a stationary tool, for example, an air compressor hose 40 and a rotating tool for example, by rotating the coil 12. The second end 16 includes an opening 42 disposed in in communication with an interior 22. In some embodiments, the actuator 50 includes an air compressor configured to push air into the second end 14, through the interior 22 and exiting the opening 42.
In some embodiments, an air filter F includes a tubular configuration having a porous material surrounding an inner surface. The inner surface defines a cavity configured for disposal of a portion of the air filter cleaning device 10.
In operation, the elongated straight portion 30 is connected with the actuator 50 via the swivel joint 32. The coil 12 is placed into the cavity of the air filter F. The actuator 50 is actuated, thereby causing air to enter the first end 14, flow through the interior 22 and exit the opening 42. The pressure of the air exiting the opening 42 causes the coil 12 to rotate relative to the air filter F. As the coil 12 rotates, the pressure of the air pushes dust and/or debris from the porous material of the air filter F. In some embodiments, the edges of the coil 12 can dislodge debris and/or dust from an internal surface of the air filter F.
While various aspects of the present invention have been described in the above disclosure, the description of this disclosure is intended to illustrate and not limit the scope of the invention. The invention is defined by the scope of the claims of a corresponding nonprovisional utility patent application and not the illustrations and examples provided in the above disclosure. Skilled artisans will appreciate additional aspects of the invention, which may be realized in alternative embodiments, after having the benefit of the above disclosure. Other aspects, advantages, embodiments, and modifications are within the scope of the claims of a corresponding nonprovisional utility patent application.
