Patent · US Active

Crankcase ventilation filter arrangments; components; and, methods

US8404029B2 · kind B2 · utility

35Cited by
31References
52Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 2008
Grant dateMar 26, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 1, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49826
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A crankcase ventilation filter assembly and components therefor, are described. In an example arrangement, the crankcase ventilation filter assembly is configured to be serviced from either the top or the bottom. A rotational indexing arrangement is to ensure appropriate orientation of an internally received filter cartridge, and other components of the arrangement are provided. Methods of assembly, servicing and use are described.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.