Patent · US Active

Seal, arrangement for filter element; filter element assembly; and, methods

US8685128B2 · kind B2 · utility

46Cited by
109References
35Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateAug 13, 2012
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 13, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S55/30
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter element arrangement is provided which includes a media pack comprising Z-filter media, a preform and an overmold sealing a portion of the interface between the preform and the media pack, and also forming an air cleaner seal for the filter element. The overmold preferably comprises molded, foamed, polyurethane. A variety of media pack shapes can be used.

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