Interlocked stable filter assembly
US11167234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M35/02416
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filter assembly that includes a filter housing with a housing interlocking feature, a filter cover with a filter cover interlocking feature, and a filter element with a filter element interlocking feature is disclosed. The filter element is positionable within the filter housing, and the filter cover is attachable to a top portion of at least one of the filter element and the filter housing. The housing interlocking feature, the filter cover interlocking feature, and the filter element interlocking feature are interlockable with each other and extend in a nonplanar configuration along at least one side of the filter element when the filter housing, the filter cover, and the filter element are assembled together.
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