Air cleaner arrangements; serviceable filter elements; and, methods

US7972405B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Donaldson Company, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Randall Allen Engelland · Farmington, US
• Thomas R. Olson · Holland, US
• Gary R. Gillingham · Prior Lake, US
• Jim C. Rothman · Aurora, US
• Richard Lawrence Suydam · River Falls, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 12, 2010
• Grant date: Jul 5, 2011
• Expiry date: Feb 12, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B01D2279/60
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

An air cleaner arrangement or assembly is provided. The air cleaner arrangement includes a serviceable filter cartridge. The air cleaner assembly also includes an arrangement for positioning the filter cartridge into a preferred, sealing, orientation and for securing the filter cartridge in that location. Preferred serviceable filter cartridges are provided, as well as methods of assembly and use.