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Sealed filter element

US8404115B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10References

10Claims

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Assignee

Cummins Filtration IP, Inc. · US

Inventors

Clint Myers · Suwanee, US
Daniel Cady · Houston, US
Mark A. Herioux · Jackson, US
John W. Wacker · Evansville, US
Scott W. Schwartz · Cottage Grove, US
Benjamin Joseph Rubenzer · Bloomer, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 20, 2009
Grant date	Mar 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 4, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB01D2271/02
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter element has filter media supported by a filter frame having differential channel depth receiving initially flowable sealing material. The filter frame has a widened mouth for receiving and funneling sealing material. A filter frame is provided with leading and trailing edge construction ensuring proper installation orientation. A filter frame is provided with removal assist construction for service personnel.

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