Twist and lock filter housing
US7186338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/4015
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filter housing having radial sealing means is disclosed herein. Upper bosses and lower bosses can be used to attach the head to the sump for easy opening and closing the filter housing when replacing the filter cartridge. The filter housing of the present invention provides simplified filter cartridge changes to minimize process downtime and without recourse to tools. The filter housing contains fluid flow directing mean to facilitate filter cartridge replacement and safety means to prevent removal of the sump when fluid is passing through the sump.
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