Patent ID: 9504943
Filing Date: 2016-11-29
CPC Classification: B01D

Claim Text:
1. A filter cartridge ( 40 ), for filtering a fluid, comprising a central axis a tubular filter wall ( 43 ) and at least an annular support plate ( 42 ) fixed to a lower end of the filter wall ( 43 ) and made of at least an electrically-insulated material, wherein the filter cartridge ( 40 ) comprises at least a conductive strip ( 50 ) made of an electrically conductive material, partially sunk in the support plate ( 42 ) and provided with at least a portion ( 51 , 52 ) exposed therefrom, wherein the conductive strip ( 50 ) comprises a first exposed portion ( 51 ) and a second exposed portion ( 52 ) and at least an intermediate portion ( 53 ) of the conductive strip ( 50 ) that is intermediate between the first and the second exposed portions ( 51 , 52 ) and is sunk in the support plate ( 42 ), wherein the first exposed portion ( 51 ) is located at a greater axial height with respect to the second exposed portion ( 52 ).