Fluid flow filtering arrangement

An arrangement for filtering fluid flow in a conduit comprising:

• a. a T connection having a hollow body including a hollow projection which is connected with and intersects a pair of aligned hollow lateral extensions for forming a flow passage through the connection;
• b. flange means formed on said hollow projection;
• c. a plate secured in said T connection to intersect the flow passage, said plate having an opening therein;
• d. a hollow, annular filter member positioned in said hollow projection and extending into the flow passage, said filter member including:
• 1. a core formed of spaced strips;
• 2. said strips having a surface for receiving the flow of fluid;
• 3. said strips having converging side surfaces extending from said fluid receiving surface whereby the space between said spaced strips is smallest adjacent the fluid receiving surface;
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• 4. a plurality of spaced reinforcing ribs engaging said spaced strips;
• e. said filter member having an end positioned to communicate with the opening in said plate for receiving fluid flow in said filter member;
• f. closing means for closing the other end of said filter member;
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• g. retaining means secured to said flange means to retain said filter member in position in said hollow projection.