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Air filter assembly; components thereof and methods

US8728193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateSep 5, 2008
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2275/206
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An air filter cartridge arrangement, an air cleaner assembly, and components therefor, are provided. The air filter cartridge generally has perimeter shape with a straight side and an opposite arched side. The filter cartridge includes a media pack comprising strips of single facer material, each strip comprising fluted sheet secured to a facing sheet. In an example depicted, arch-shaped sections of single facer material are nested within one another, to form media pack having a perimeter D-shape. An air cleaner assembly configured for receipt of filter cartridge is described. A particular assembly, convenient for mounting on the cowl, cowling or engine cover of an over-the-highway truck, is provided.

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