Gas separation – With means facilitating transportability or handling of... – Handle feature for apparatus or part thereof
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-29
2008-08-12
Smith, Duane (Department: 1797)
Gas separation
With means facilitating transportability or handling of...
Handle feature for apparatus or part thereof
C055S481000, C055S506000, C055S495000, C055SDIG031
Reexamination Certificate
active
07410518
ABSTRACT:
A device for facilitating removal of a filter from an air circulation system includes a flexible element having a first, low profile position adjacent a surface of the filter and a second, extended position spaced from the surface of the filter. When in the extended position the flexible element provides a graspable or grippable medium for removing the filter from the air circulation system. The device also includes attaching means for securing the flexible element to the filter.
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3M Innovative Properties Company
Pham Minh-Chau T.
Smith Duane
Wood Kenneth B.
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