Patent ID: 7241382
Filing Date: 2007-07-10
Classification: B01D,C02F,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A filter apparatus for use with a pump, the filter apparatus comprising: a filter element; a first supply line for delivery of a flushing medium; a second supply line for delivery of an enhancing material; a filter basket at least partially enclosed in the filter element, and wherein the filter basket comprises: a manifold, comprising: a first plurality of tubes at least partially enclosed in the filter element, wherein each tube of the first plurality of tubes extends from one of the first plurality of apertures and includes a first plurality of perforations such that a flushing medium may flow from the first supply line through the internal chamber into the first plurality of tubes and through each of the first plurality of perforations to backflush the filter element; and a second plurality of tubes at least partially surrounding the filter element, wherein each tube of the second plurality of tubes extends from one of the second plurality of apertures and includes a second plurality of perforations such that a enhancing material may flow from the second supply line through the internal chamber into the second plurality of tubes and through each of the second plurality of perforations.