Filter cap with releasable filter element
US6770196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49822
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filtering apparatus including a filter cap with a releasable filter element is disclosed herein. The filter cap defines a filter chamber and includes an upper wall having an opening therein. An oil filter element is positioned in the filter chamber. A snap connection is provided within the filter chamber for releasable connecting the oil filter to the filter cap. Finally, an actuator having a portion extending through the opening into the filter chamber is provided. The actuator is operable is operable to eject the filter element from the filter chamber. The actuator is movably secured to the filter cap and is separable from the oil filter upon ejection of the filter element from the filter chamber.
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