Filter end cap attachment
US5725621A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2271/027
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filter system utilizing a coalescing-type filter element with an end cap which snap locks into a filter system. One embodiment includes elongated snap lock arms. Another embodiment includes shortened arms. A third embodiment includes a snap lock ring. The snap lock arms and the snap lock ring may include an extrusion for mating with a depression in the intake of the filter system. Alternatively, the snap lock arms and snap lock ring may include a depression for mating with an extrusion on the intake of the filter system. Further, the filter system may be arranged such that the end cap snap locks into an outlet of the filter system.
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