Patent ID: 9079128
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A strainer member for use with a fluid circulation system, comprising: an elongated wall that extends from a top end to a bottom end; an end wall at the bottom end, the elongated wall and the end wall defining a chamber therewithin and having a top side opening at the top end; a plurality of apertures that extend through the elongated wall and the end wall; a fluid inlet opening that extends through the elongated wall; a protruding surface having a right side and a left side, the protruding surface extending inwardly into the chamber from the right and left sides; a plurality of apertures that extend through the protruding surface; wherein the right and left sides of the protruding surface each define a curved internal recess within the chamber; wherein each curved internal recess is configured and dimensioned to substantially prevent debris from blocking at least a portion of the apertures that extend through the protruding surface.