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Alignment notch for an endcap of a filter element

US11628385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

Cummins Filtration IP, Inc. · US
DAVCO Technology, LLC · US

Inventors

Joshua Luther Young · Livingston, US
Dean Olson · Rockford, US
Carey A. Curt · Cookeville, US
Philip S. Hall · Cookeville, US
Zdzislaw Chajec · Saline, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 8, 2019
Grant date	Apr 18, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 2, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D2201/4053
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filtration system comprises a housing having a first housing end and a second housing end. The housing defines a central compartment therein. The housing includes an alignment tab disposed on the second housing end. The alignment tab protrudes from the second housing end towards the first housing end. A filter element is positioned within the housing. The filter element includes a first endcap, a second endcap, and filter media positioned between and extending axially between the first endcap and the second endcap. The filter media defines a central opening extending axially therein. An alignment notch is disposed on the second endcap, the alignment notch protruding from the second endcap toward the first endcap.

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