US 2007/0163216 A1 · BAFFLE FILTER

Abstract

Various embodiments of a filter are described herein. In one embodiment, a filter includes a first side and a second side both of which have openings therein. A plurality of baffle members are positioned between the first side and the second side. The plurality of baffle members may be provided as separate pieces or as part of a baffle element. The filter may be used to remove grease from cooking exhaust in residential or commercial kitchen environments. In another embodiment, the filter includes a first side which has a plurality of entry openings in it and a plurality of baffle members which define a plurality of exit openings where air exits the filter.

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Dependent claims

A filter comprising:

a first side including a plurality of entry openings;
and
a plurality of baffle members positioned to deflect air as the air enters the entry openings;
wherein each of the plurality of baffle members extends toward the first side past a corresponding entry opening from the plurality of entry openings to form a channel through which the air travels;
and
wherein each of the plurality of baffle members extends past the corresponding entry opening a distance that is at least the same as the depth of the channel.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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