Flow cap and filter assembly including flow cap
US9789426B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/342
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A flow cap may include an outer ring, an inner ring, an inlet portion, and an outlet portion. The inlet portion may include first portions of the outer and inner rings, and a plurality of arms extending between the first portions of the outer and inner rings, wherein the arms at least partially define an inlet aperture configured to provide flow communication between an inlet port of a filter base and an interior portion of a filter element. The outlet portion may include second portions of the outer and inner rings, and a plate including an outlet aperture providing flow communication between an outlet port of the filter base and an exterior portion of the filter element. The outlet portion may also include a wall, wherein the plate and the wall prevent flow communication between fluid entering the inlet portion and fluid entering the outlet portion.
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