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A gas elimination system includes a gas elimination device and a priming system. The gas elimination device includes a vortex chamber that forms a vortex in the fluid flowing into the chamber and a particulate filter that removes particles from the fluid. The particulate filter is located in the vor

A gas elimination system includes a gas elimination device and a priming system. The gas elimination device includes a vortex chamber that forms a vortex in the fluid flowing into the chamber and a particulate filter that removes particles from the fluid. The particulate filter is located in the vortex chamber such that the vortex is formed in a substantial volume of the chamber before it encounters the particulate filter. When the fluid encounters the particulate filter, the vortex is generally stopped, and additional released gasses rise through the open top of the particulate filter. The device also includes an outlet chamber connected to the vortex chamber, and the particulate filter extends into the outlet chamber. A check valve is located at the outlet of the outlet chamber to shut off flow when the device contains excess gas. The priming system in the form of a pillow block is arranged to force air or fluid upward to dislodge the check valve, should it become stuck in the valve seat.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A gas elimination filter comprising:a vortex chamber having an outer wall and an inlet in said outer wall oriented with respect to said outer wall such that a vortex is formed in said vortex chamber by fluid flowing in said inlet,a tubular particulate filter supported in said vortex

[ I claim:] [1.] A gas elimination filter comprising:a vortex chamber having an outer wall and an inlet in said outer wall oriented with respect to said outer wall such that a vortex is formed in said vortex chamber by fluid flowing in said inlet,a tubular particulate filter supported in said vortex chamber such that top of said particulate filter is spaced substantially below said inlet and said vortex is formed in the region between said inlet and said top of said particulate filter, andan outlet chamber having an outlet for said fluid and being in fluid communication with said vortex chamber, and wherein said particulate filter is open at its top, closed at its bottom and extends into said outlet chamber.