Inlet filter and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11180380
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16831606

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An inlet filter and method of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the inlet filter comprises a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame is configured so an exterior of the frame is shaped like a wedge. The frame comprises a thick portion and a narrow portion opposite the thick portion. The thick portion of the frame comprises the feed stream inlet. The filter material is positioned along a bottom surface of the frame and a portion of an upper surface of the frame that is opposite the feed stream inlet in the narrow portion of the frame. In another aspect, the method comprises inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet.

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TEXAS EROSION SUPPLY L P1327 CENTURY WAY WYLIE TX 75098

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ralph,, Jr Brian Westbrook Fate, US 4 5
Sheets, Kyle Wayne McKinney, US 4 5

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