Focused flow filter

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2008-07-29

2008-07-29

Smith, Duane (Department: 1797)

Gas separation

Combined or convertible

Involving communication receiving or transmitting apparatus

C096S134000, C096S140000, C096S142000, C360S097020, C360S097030

Reexamination Certificate

active

07404836

ABSTRACT:
A filter assembly for use in a disk drive assembly is disclosed. The filter assembly is configured to remove contaminants within the drive assembly and to prevent entry of contaminants into the drive assembly. In one implementation the filter assembly includes a housing configured for placement in a disk drive assembly containing a rotating disk, the housing including an air scoop having an entrance configured for placement beneath the rotating disk in the drive assembly; and a major surface having a wall and an opening in the wall, the opening configured for receiving a filter material and being in fluid communication with the entrance to the air scoop. A filter element is positioned within the housing and configured so that a first portion of the element filters air directed from the air scoop, while a second portion of the element filters air from the exterior of the drive assembly, the first and second portions sealed by a common filter material placed over the opening in the major surface.

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