Filter assembly with modular relief valve interface
US9586163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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