Filter element with endcap having rigid reinforcing member
US10874970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/291
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filter element comprising a filter media having a first end and a first endcap coupled to the first end of the filter media. The first endcap includes a flexible first endcap body having a first endcap rigid reinforcing member internally embedded therein. The first endcap rigid reinforcing member may comprise a wire mesh screen and the filter media may comprise a pleated filter media. The filter element may further comprise a second endcap coupled to a second end of the filter media. The second endcap may include a flexible second endcap body having a second endcap rigid reinforcing member internally embedded therein.
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