Patent ID: 7662296

Claim:
A filtering and compacting device for solid particles suspended and contained in a liquid, comprising: a container ( 11 ), provided with a cover ( 12 ) and an openable bottom ( 13 ), the container ( 11 ) including a liquid inlet mouth ( 91 ) for entry into the container ( 11 ) of the liquid containing solid particles to be treated, means for placing the liquid containing solid particles within the container ( 11 ) under pressure, means ( 20 ) for opening the bottom ( 13 ) of the container ( 11 ), wherein the bottom ( 13 ) comprises a first filtering element ( 90 ) for retaining the solid particles, wherein inside the container ( 11 ) at least a second filtering element ( 30 ) is provided, said second filtering element defining a filtration chamber ( 31 ) overlying a compacting chamber ( 32 ), said compacting chamber ( 32 ) being closed by the bottom ( 13 ) of the container ( 11 ).