Patent ID: 9023201
Filing Date: 2015-05-05
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A filter press, comprising: a frame including a first end, a second end and a support surface extending between said first end and said second end; a plurality of filter plates supported by said support surface between said first end and said second end, said plurality of filter plates being movable relative to one another along said support surface between a separated position and a condensed position; a force generator configured to apply a force to move said first end and said second end toward one another to squeeze said plurality of filter plates between said first end and said second end; wherein adjacent pairs of said filter plates are configured to form a partially-sealed filter chamber when said force generator applies a sufficient force to create a seal between said plurality of filter plates, a perimeter of said filter chamber comprising an open section; a closure configured to close said open section of each filter chamber, said closure being removable from said open section to permit particulate to be removed from said filter chambers with said plurality of filter plates in said condensed position; wherein each filter plate includes multiple sides and wherein each closure is positioned on a different one of the multiple sides relative to an adjacent closure.