A pleated filter media configured to receive a stream of fluid flowing in a first direction is provided. The pleated filter media includes a first filter media panel and a second filter media panel coupled to the first filter media panel at a first pleat extending in a second direction transverse to the first direction. The pleated filter media also includes a first embossment disposed on the first filter media panel and the second filter media panel. The first embossment extends in a third direction transverse to the first direction and the second direction.
A filter assembly includes a body of filter media, a seal, and a compression ring. The body of filter media having a first end surface, a second end surface spaced apart from and opposing the first end surface, and an outer surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface. The seal surrounds the first end surface. The compression ring is disposed about the second end surface. The compression ring includes a first channel configured to allow fluid communication between the second end surface and the outer surface.
A filter assembly includes a ring of filter media, a first end cap, a second end cap, a first seal, and a second seal. The first end cap is coupled to a first end of the filter media. The second end cap is coupled to a second end of the filter media and includes (i) a radially extending portion having a first opening and (ii) a first axially extending portion having a stepped ledge defining a first inner diameter. The first seal is supported by the second end cap and includes a second opening defining a second inner diameter that is less than the first inner diameter. The second seal is supported by the second end cap and includes a third opening defining a third inner diameter that is greater than the first and second inner diameters. The stepped ledge is disposed between the first seal and the second seal.
A filter is disclosed. The filter includes a sheet of filter media defining a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first end surface proximate the upper portion, a second end surface proximate the lower portion, and a first side surface extending between the first and second end surfaces. One or more of the upper and lower portions define a ledge, wherein the ledge defines a third end surface arranged between the first and second end surfaces, and a second side surface extending between the first and third end surfaces; and a seal disposed upon the ledge. A method for manufacturing the seal is also disclosed.
A fluid filter assembly includes a housing, a proximal end cap, and a nut plate. The housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface. The inner surface surrounds the longitudinal axis and defines a hook portion. The proximal end cap is disposed within the housing and includes a flange engaging the inner surface of the housing. The nut plate is disposed within the housing and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end engages the hook portion of the housing. The distal end engages the proximal end cap.
B01D 27/06 - Cartridge filters of the throw-away type with cartridges made of a piece of unitary material, e.g. filter paper with corrugated, folded or wound material
B01D 27/00 - Cartridge filters of the throw-away type
A filter element includes a first end cap, a second end cap, and an intermediate end cap disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap. A ring of first filter media circumscribing a first central cavity is disposed between the first end cap and the intermediate end cap. A ring of second filter media is disposed between the intermediate end cap and the second end cap. The filter element also includes an air-bleed conduit axially extending through the first central cavity and comprising a first portion integrally formed with the first end cap and a second portion integrally formed with the intermediate end cap and configured to connect to the first portion thereby forming a conduit for transmitting fluid.
B01D 29/58 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition in series connection arranged concentrically or coaxially
B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
B01D 29/15 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
A filter assembly includes a housing, a filter element, and an end cap. The housing includes an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a protrusion. The interior surface defines an interior volume. The exterior surface is opposite the interior surface. The protrusion extends from the exterior surface. The filter element is configured to be disposed at least partially in the interior volume of the housing. The end cap includes an axially-extending outer rim defining a slot configured to receive the protrusion to inhibit rotation of the end cap relative to the housing.
A filter assembly includes a housing, a filter element, and an end cap. The housing includes an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a protrusion. The interior surface defines an interior volume. The exterior surface is opposite the interior surface. The protrusion extends from the exterior surface. The filter element is configured to be disposed at least partially in the interior volume of the housing. The end cap includes an axially-extending outer rim defining a slot configured to receive the protrusion to inhibit rotation of the end cap relative to the housing.
A filter assembly includes a body of filter media, a seal, and a compression ring. The body of filter media having a first end surface, a second end surface spaced apart from and opposing the first end surface, and an outer surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface. The seal surrounds the first end surface. The compression ring is disposed about the second end surface. The compression ring includes a first channel configured to allow fluid communication between the second end surface and the outer surface.
A filter element includes a first end cap, a second end cap, and a ring of filter media disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap. The ring of filter media circumscribes a central cavity. The filter element also includes an air-bleed conduit axially extending through the central cavity. The air-bleed conduit includes a first portion integrally formed with the first end cap and a second portion integrally formed with the second end cap. The second portion is configured to fluidly connect to the first portion.
F02M 37/54 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by air purging means
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
B01D 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
B01D 35/157 - Flow control valvesDamping or calibrated passages
B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
F02M 37/32 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by filters or filter arrangements
A filter assembly includes a body of filter media, a seal, and a compression ring. The body of filter media having a first end surface, a second end surface spaced apart from and opposing the first end surface, and an outer surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface. The seal surrounds the first end surface. The compression ring is disposed about the second end surface. The compression ring includes a first channel configured to allow fluid communication between the second end surface and the outer surface.
A filter assembly includes a housing, a proximal end cap, and a nut plate. The housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface surrounding the longitudinal axis. The proximal end cap is disposed within the housing and defines a central aperture. The nut plate is disposed within the housing and includes a flange portion and an outer wall. The flange portion is disposed within the central aperture. The outer wall includes a plurality of protrusions disposed about the longitudinal axis. At least one of the plurality of protrusions engages the inner surface to prevent rotation of the nut plate relative to the housing.
F02M 37/32 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by filters or filter arrangements
B01D 27/00 - Cartridge filters of the throw-away type
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
A filter assembly includes a body of filter media, a seal, and a compression ring. The body of filter media having a first end surface, a second end surface spaced apart from and opposing the first end surface, and an outer surface extending between the first end surface and the second end surface. The seal surrounds the first end surface. The compression ring is disposed about the second end surface. The compression ring includes a first channel configured to allow fluid communication between the second end surface and the outer surface.
A sub-component of a replaceable filter element that is interfacably sealing a standpipe includes an end cap, said second end cap defining a first central opening; a central tube extending from the first central opening of the second end cap, wherein the central tube defines an inner surface, an outer surface and a top surface, wherein the top surface defines a second central opening, wherein the central tube includes an actuator excluding keys, free ends, or projections; and a standpipe seal disposed proximate the top surface of the central tube, wherein the standpipe seal defines a third central opening.
B01D 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets
B01D 29/96 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor in which the filtering elements are moved between filtering operationsParticular measures for removing or replacing the filtering elementsTransport systems for filters
B01D 29/92 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor having feed or discharge devices for discharging filtrate
A filter element includes a first end cap, a second end cap, and an intermediate end cap disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap. A ring of first filter media circumscribing a first central cavity is disposed between the first end cap and the intermediate end cap. A ring of second filter media is disposed between the intermediate end cap and the second end cap. The filter element also includes an air-bleed conduit axially extending through the first central cavity and comprising a first portion integrally formed with the first end cap and a second portion integrally formed with the intermediate end cap and configured to connect to the first portion thereby forming a conduit for transmitting fluid.
B01D 29/58 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition in series connection arranged concentrically or coaxially
B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
B01D 29/15 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
A pleated filter media configured to receive a stream of fluid flowing in a first direction is provided. The pleated filter media includes a first filter media panel and a second filter media panel coupled to the first filter media panel at a first pleat extending in a second direction transverse to the first direction. The pleated filter media also includes a first embossment disposed on the first filter media panel and the second filter media panel. The first embossment extends in a third direction transverse to the first direction and the second direction.
A filter assembly includes a ring of filter media, a first end cap, a second end cap, a first seal, and a second seal. The first end cap is coupled to a first end of the filter media. The second end cap is coupled to a second end of the filter media and includes (i) a radially extending portion having a first opening and (ii) a first axially extending portion having a stepped ledge defining a first inner diameter. The first seal is supported by the second end cap and includes a second opening defining a second inner diameter that is less than the first inner diameter. The second seal is supported by the second end cap and includes a third opening defining a third inner diameter that is greater than the first and second inner diameters. The stepped ledge is disposed between the first seal and the second seal.
A filter assembly includes a ring of filter media, a first end cap, a second end cap, a first seal, and a second seal. The first end cap is coupled to a first end of the filter media. The second end cap is coupled to a second end of the filter media and includes (i) a radially extending portion having a first opening and (ii) a first axially extending portion having a stepped ledge defining a first inner diameter. The first seal is supported by the second end cap and includes a second opening defining a second inner diameter that is less than the first inner diameter. The second seal is supported by the second end cap and includes a third opening defining a third inner diameter that is greater than the first and second inner diameters. The stepped ledge is disposed between the first seal and the second seal.
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
One aspect of the disclosure provides a filter element including a first end cap, a second end cap, a ring of filter media and an annular seal. The first end cap defines a cylindrical collar that circumscribes a first central opening and includes a substantially planar first outer surface that extends radially outward from the cylindrical collar to an outer peripheral edge. The second end cap defines a second central opening substantially coaxial with the first central opening. The ring of filter media is disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap, and circumscribes a central cavity in fluid communication with the first central opening and the second central opening. The annular seal is disposed upon the first outer surface of the first end cap and around the cylindrical collar. The annular seal extends axially way from the first outer surface.
B01D 29/15 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration
B01D 29/21 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration with corrugated, folded or wound sheets
B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
A fluid filter assembly includes a housing, a proximal end cap, and a nut plate. The housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface. The inner surface surrounds the longitudinal axis and defines a hook portion. The proximal end cap is disposed within the housing and includes a flange engaging the inner surface of the housing. The nut plate is disposed within the housing and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end engages the hook portion of the housing. The distal end engages the proximal end cap.
B01D 27/06 - Cartridge filters of the throw-away type with cartridges made of a piece of unitary material, e.g. filter paper with corrugated, folded or wound material
B01D 27/00 - Cartridge filters of the throw-away type
A filter is disclosed. The filter includes a sheet of filter media defining a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first end surface proximate the upper portion, a second end surface proximate the lower portion, and a first side surface extending between the first and second end surfaces. One or more of the upper and lower portions define a ledge, wherein the ledge defines a third end surface arranged between the first and second end surfaces, and a second side surface extending between the first and third end surfaces; and a seal disposed upon the ledge. A method for manufacturing the seal is also disclosed.
A filter assembly includes a housing, a proximal end cap, and a nut plate. The housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface surrounding the longitudinal axis. The proximal end cap is disposed within the housing and defines a central aperture. The nut plate is disposed within the housing and includes a flange portion and an outer wall. The flange portion is disposed within the central aperture. The outer wall includes a plurality of protrusions disposed about the longitudinal axis. At least one of the plurality of protrusions engages the inner surface to prevent rotation of the nut plate relative to the housing.
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
F01M 11/03 - Mounting or connecting of lubricant purifying means relative to the machine or engineDetails of lubricant purifying means
F02M 37/22 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system
A filter assembly includes a housing, a proximal end cap, and a nut plate. The housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface surrounding the longitudinal axis. The proximal end cap is disposed within the housing and defines a central aperture. The nut plate is disposed within the housing and includes a flange portion and an outer wall. The flange portion is disposed within the central aperture. The outer wall includes a plurality of protrusions disposed about the longitudinal axis. At least one of the plurality of protrusions engages the inner surface to prevent rotation of the nut plate relative to the housing.
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
F01M 11/03 - Mounting or connecting of lubricant purifying means relative to the machine or engineDetails of lubricant purifying means
F02M 37/32 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by filters or filter arrangements
An apparatus configured to engage a filter housing and an end of filter media includes an endcap and at least one biasing portion. The endcap includes a first axial surface, a second axial surface arranged opposite said first axial surface, and an outer radial surface transverse to the first and second axial surfaces. The first axial surface is configured to engage the end of the filter media. The at least one biasing portion includes a proximal end integrally formed with the endcap, and a distal end extending radially outward of the outer radial surface.
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
A fluid filter assembly includes a housing, a proximal end cap, and a nut plate. The housing defines a longitudinal axis and includes an inner surface. The inner surface surrounds the longitudinal axis and defines a hook portion. The proximal end cap is disposed within the housing and includes a flange engaging the inner surface of the housing. The nut plate is disposed within the housing and includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end engages the hook portion of the housing. The distal end engages the proximal end cap.
F02M 37/22 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
A valve includes a deformable portion connected to a rigid portion. A portion of a surface of a frustoconical body of the rigid portion is disposed adjacent a portion of a surface of a frustoconical body of the deformable portion. A portion of a surface of an upper axially-extending portion of the rigid portion is disposed adjacent a portion of a surface of an upper axially-extending portion of the deformable portion. A portion of the surface of the frustoconical body of the deformable portion that is not disposed adjacent a portion of the surface of the frustoconical body of the rigid portion defines a circumferential void. The circumferential void is in fluid communication with a plurality of upstream radial bypass passages extending through the frustoconical body of the rigid portion.
F16K 7/14 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat
F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves
(1) Air filters, oil filters, and fuel filters for engines and motors
(2) Oil filters and air filters for use on land vehicles, namely, air filters for automobile, truck and SUV engines; excluding filters used for humidifiers or air conditioners
A valve includes a deformable portion connected to a rigid portion. A portion of a surface of a frustoconical body of the rigid portion is disposed adjacent a portion of a surface of a frustoconical body of the deformable portion. A portion of a surface of an upper axially-extending portion of the rigid portion is disposed adjacent a portion of a surface of an upper axially-extending portion of the deformable portion. A portion of the surface of the frustoconical body of the deformable portion that is not disposed adjacent a portion of the surface of the frustoconical body of the rigid portion defines a circumferential void. The circumferential void is in fluid communication with a plurality of upstream radial bypass passages extending through the frustoconical body of the rigid portion.
F16K 17/02 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side
F16K 17/164 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side and remaining closed after return of the normal pressure
F16K 31/126 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like
F16K 7/17 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat the diaphragm being actuated by fluid pressure
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
B01D 29/15 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration
F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
F16K 7/14 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat
A filter element includes a first end cap, a second end cap, and an intermediate end cap disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap. A ring of first filter media circumscribing a first central cavity is disposed between the first end cap and the intermediate end cap. A ring of second filter media is disposed between the intermediate end cap and the second end cap. The filter element also includes an air-bleed conduit axially extending through the first central cavity and comprising a first portion integrally formed with the first end cap and a second portion integrally formed with the intermediate end cap and configured to connect to the first portion thereby forming a conduit for transmitting fluid.
B01D 35/00 - Filtering devices having features not specifically covered by groups , or for applications not specifically covered by groups Auxiliary devices for filtrationFilter housing constructions
B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
B01D 29/58 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition in series connection arranged concentrically or coaxially
B01D 29/15 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements (other than hand-operated); incubators for eggs; oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, anti-pollution devices for motors and engines.
Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements (other than hand-operated); incubators for eggs; oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, anti-pollution devices for motors and engines.
Filters (for machines and engines), filter cartridges, filter apparatus and equipment (machinery and engines), all sorts of filters and filter cartridges, including vehicles, apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water, oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, coolant filters, transmission filters, hydraulic filters for engines, air pollution devices for engines and machinery against them.
Oil, fuel and air filters for automotive and marine applications; oil filters, fuel filters and air filters for automotive and marine purposes and uses.
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(1) Air filters for motors and engines.
(2) Filters for motors and engines, filter cartridges for motors and engines, filter apparatus and materials, namely, filter housings, filter media (filtering material), coil springs, end caps, gaskets, center tubes, for internal combustion engines, air filters for motors and engines
Filters (for machines, motors and engines), filter cartridges, filtration apparatus and material (for machines, motors and engines); including such goods for internal combustion engines; air filters for motors and engines; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
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Filters, filter cartridges, filtration apparatus and material, particularly for internal combustion engines; all types of filters and filter cartridges including for vehicles, apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water; filters (parts of machines or engines), anti-pollution devices for motors and engines thereof. Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.
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Oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, coolant filters, transmission filters and hydraulic filters, all for use with engines and motors; air filters for filtering air in passenger compartments of a vehicle Scientific chemical analysis of fluids from motors, engines, hydraulic systems and transmissions
Oil filters, lubricant filters and hydraulic filters for vehicle and industrial motors and engines, over the road trucks, off-road construction equipment, mining applications, power generators, farming equipment, pick-up trucks and for industrial machines, hydraulic presses, hydraulic lifts, hydraulic dump beds, and hydraulic powered actuators
Providing on-line customer services, namely product ordering and tracking in the field of oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, transmission filters an hydraulic filters; preparing promotional and merchandising material, namely procedural ordering material, for others; and market analysis in the automotive industry
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