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Filter relief valve and filter cartridge assembly seal

US8157989B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2006
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2201/4084
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter includes a housing having a cavity. A media pack, which includes a filter media, is arranged within the cavity and includes a central opening extending between opposing ends of the media pack. A center tube is arranged within the central opening and extends out of the central opening beyond one of the ends to provide a first end. A relief valve is supported on the first end. The filter cartridge assembly is installed into the housing with the relief valve in sealing engagement with a tapping plate of the housing. The relief valve performs the function of a seal between the filter cartridge assembly and the tapping plate in addition to performing pressure relief functions.

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