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Filter assembly with modular relief valve interface

US9586163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2013
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2201/4046
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fluid filter assembly for filtering a fluid includes a housing base portion having an axially extending tube, a housing cover that is connected to the housing base portion to define an interior space, a filter element, and an interface structure. The filter element is disposed within the interior space and in engagement with the axially extending tube, the filter element having a filter media, a bottom end cap, a top end cap, and a mounting member defined by the top end cap, the mounting member having an axial wall with a vent passage therethrough and a radial wall that encircles the axial wall. The interface structure is connected to the housing cover and engages the top end cap of the filter element.

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