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Filter element, air cleaner assembly, and methods

US12083464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27References

21Claims

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Assignee

Donaldson Company, Inc. · US

Inventors

Mathijs Verstraete · Tienen, BE
Bart Catoor · Minneapolis, US
William Vanaudenhove · Diest, BE
Mathieu JONCKHEERE · Wezembeek-Oppem, BE
Benny K. Nelson · Waconia, US
David J. Burton · Minneapolis, US
Steven K. Campbell · Lakeville, US
Timothy J. Wessels · Victoria, US
Daniel E. Adamek · Bloomington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 7, 2020
Grant date	Sep 10, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 9, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D2279/60
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An air cleaner assembly includes a housing and a removable cover. A filter element is removably positioned in the housing. A two-part mating catch assembly includes a first part that is secured to the cover and a second part that is on one of the housing and the filter element. The first part and second part are positioned to releasably mate when the filter element is operably mounted within the housing.

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