A tunable insert assembly for a tunable exhaust system is disclosed for use with an air intake engine of a vehicle. The tunable exhaust system may include an intake tube having first and second ends with a first flange, an exhaust tube having third and fourth ends with a second flange, and a clamp to securely affix the first flange of intake tube to the second flange of exhaust tube. The tunable insert assembly may comprise a register ring, insert, and orifice plate with an opening. The insert may be perpendicularly disposed through the opening of orifice plate, while the register ring may be disposed over and circumferentially surrounds an outermost surface of orifice plate. Lastly, the exhaust system may be configured to produce a desired range of tunable sound pressure levels and a desired tunable sound frequency range based on various predetermined diameters and lengths related to the insert(s).
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electronic throttle control units, consisting of hardware and downloadable software for controlling and enhancing the throttle response of the motor vehicle.
Parts and accessories for vehicle combustion engines, namely, air filters and intake systems comprising air filters and tubing connecting the air filter to the engine of land vehicles.
Disclosed herein are air intake assemblies for internal combustion engines. In some embodiments, an air intake assembly includes an air filter configured to produce filtered air, a sealed filter housing configured to house the air filter therein, and an intake tube configured to convey the filtered air to an internal combustion engine. The filter housing includes an air intake port configured to provide intake air to the air filter. The air filter is configured to remove particulate matter from the intake air and produce the filtered air. The air filter includes a multi-component coupling interface configured to accept an intake-end portion of the intake tube in the coupling interface. The filter housing includes an aperture configured to accept the coupling interface of the air filter in the aperture. Also disclosed herein are methods of the air intake assemblies.
A detachable pre-filter assembly, an air filter with the detachable pre-filter assembly, and an air-filtration enabled device featuring the air filter with the detachable pre-filter assembly are provided. The air filter includes a perimeter frame that defines a cavity, a filter element disposed within the cavity, and a pre-filter assembly secured to the perimeter frame in a detachable configuration. The pre-filter assembly includes a pre-filter element disposed adjacent to the filter element and a retainer element disposed adjacent to the pre-filter element. The retainer element retains the pre-filter element adjacent to the filter element and engages with the perimeter frame. Thus, the retainer element retains the washable and reusable pre-filter element in place, while allowing removal, installation, and potential re-use of the pre-filter element with ease.
B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
B01D 46/10 - Séparateurs de particules utilisant des plaques, des feuilles ou des tampons filtrants à surface plane, p. ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
B01D 46/62 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs avec plusieurs éléments filtrants, caractérisés par leur disposition relative montés en série
Currently, some work vehicles and/or off-road vehicles come from the manufacturer lacking tow hooks—or even a strong point on the rear bumper assembly and/or the chassis to install a tow hook. A non-limiting example of this sort of vehicle is the Toyota Tundra. It is highly desirable for such a vehicle to be able to be towed by another vehicle and/or have connection points for recovery from stuck in a natural hazard like mud or water. A novel and improved sway bar bushing bracket with a tow hook design is disclosed. In particular, the manufacturer-installed sway bar bushing bracket may be replaced with a reinforced sway bar bushing bracket with an integrated tow hook that may serve as a more robust sway bar bushing bracket, as well as providing a strong connection point with a tow hook.
Currently, some work vehicles and/or off-road vehicles come from the manufacturer lacking tow hooks—or even a strong point on the rear bumper assembly and/or the chassis to install a tow hook. A non-limiting example of this sort of vehicle is the Toyota Tundra. It is highly desirable for such a vehicle to be able to be towed by another vehicle and/or have connection points for recovery from stuck in a natural hazard like mud or water. A novel and improved sway bar bushing bracket with a tow hook design is disclosed. In particular, the manufacturer-installed sway bar bushing bracket may be replaced with a reinforced sway bar bushing bracket with an integrated tow hook that may serve as a more robust sway bar bushing bracket, as well as providing a strong connection point with a tow hook.
B60D 1/42 - Couplages de tractionAttelagesOrganes de tractionDispositifs de remorquage caractérisés par des dispositions en vue de fonctions particulières permettant le réglage
B60D 1/48 - Couplages de tractionAttelagesOrganes de tractionDispositifs de remorquage caractérisés par le montage
Disclosed herein are air intake assemblies for internal combustion engines. In some embodiments, an air intake assembly includes an air filter configured to produce filtered air, a sealed filter housing configured to house the air filter therein, and an intake tube configured to convey the filtered air to an internal combustion engine. The filter housing includes an air intake port configured to provide intake air to the air filter. The air filter is configured to remove particulate matter from the intake air and produce the filtered air. The air filter includes a multi-component coupling interface configured to accept an intake-end portion of the intake tube in the coupling interface. The filter housing includes an aperture configured to accept the coupling interface of the air filter in the aperture. Also disclosed herein are methods of the air intake assemblies.
Disclosed herein are air intake assemblies for internal combustion engines. In some embodiments, an air intake assembly includes an air filter configured to produce filtered air, a sealed filter housing configured to house the air filter therein, and an intake tube configured to convey the filtered air to an internal combustion engine. The filter housing includes an air intake port configured to provide intake air to the air filter. The air filter is configured to remove particulate matter from the intake air and produce the filtered air. The air filter includes a multi-component coupling interface configured to accept an intake-end portion of the intake tube in the coupling interface. The filter housing includes an aperture configured to accept the coupling interlace of the air filter in the aperture. Also disclosed herein are methods of the air intake assemblies.
A sealed intake air system incorporates a positive connection seal interface between the air filter and the airbox with captive fasteners to provide a positive connection between the air filter and the one-piece airbox.
A vent insert is disclosed for use with an automotive turbocharger system. The vent has a substantially cylindrical hollow tube with a first end for seating the vent and a second open end. The first end has a rim around an opening. The second end of the vent has an angled opening that faces away from the direction of the gas flow when the vent insert is operating within the turbocharger system. There are a plurality of protrusions extending outward from the outside surface of the vent to assist in keeping the vent insert in place in the turbocharger system.
A tunable insert assembly for a tunable exhaust system is disclosed for use with an air intake engine of a vehicle. The tunable exhaust system may include an intake tube having first and second ends with a first flange, an exhaust tube having third and fourth ends with a second flange, and a clamp to securely affix the first flange of intake tube to the second flange of exhaust tube. The tunable insert assembly may comprise a register ring, insert, and orifice plate with an opening. The insert may be perpendicularly disposed through the opening of orifice plate, while the register ring may be disposed over and circumferentially surrounds an outermost surface of orifice plate. Lastly, the exhaust system may be configured to produce a desired range of tunable sound pressure levels and a desired tunable sound frequency range based on various predetermined diameters and lengths related to the insert(s).
An air filter retention interface for use with an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The interface is substantially secured in an opening of a wall and the interface attaches to an air filter at the front end of the interface and an air intake tube on the back end of the interface. The interface has a filter sleeve and a filter base. During operation of the engine the filter sleeve is disposed through the opening in the wall such that the wall is between beads disposed on the external surface of the filter sleeve and the filter base thereby substantially securing the interface in place and the front end of the filter base is attached to the filter and the back end of the filter base is attached to the air intake tube and air passes through the filter then through the filter base and filter sleeve and then into the air intake tube and toward the engine.
Parts and accessories for vehicle combustion engines, namely, air filters, intake systems comprising air filters and tubing connecting the air filter to the engine, exhaust systems comprising mufflers, and tubing, fluid filters, throttle body spacers, intake and exhaust manifolds, intercoolers, pre-filters, turbo chargers and superchargers, fuel and air separators, oil and air separators, headers and mass airflow sensors
A vent insert is disclosed for use with an automotive turbocharger system. The vent has a substantially cylindrical hollow tube with a first end for seating the vent and a second open end. The first end has a rim around an opening. The second end of the vent has an angled opening that faces away from the direction of the gas flow when the vent insert is operating within the turbocharger system. There are a plurality of protrusions extending outward from the outside surface of the vent to assist in keeping the vent insert in place in the turbocharger system.
An air filter retention interface for use with an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The interface is substantially secured in an opening of a wall and the interface attaches to an air filter at the front end of the interface and an air intake tube on the back end of the interface. The interface has a filter sleeve and a filter base. During operation of the engine the filter sleeve is disposed through the opening in the wall such that the wall is between beads disposed on the external surface of the filter sleeve and the filter base thereby substantially securing the interface in place and the front end of the filter base is attached to the filter and the back end of the filter base is attached to the air intake tube and air passes through the filter then through the filter base and filter sleeve and then into the air intake tube and toward the engine.
A sealed intake air system incorporates a positive connection seal interface between the air filter and the airbox with captive fasteners to provide a positive connection between the air filter and the one-piece airbox.
Disclosed herein are air intake assemblies for internal combustion engines. In some embodiments, an air intake assembly includes an air filter configured to produce filtered air, a sealed filter housing configured to house the air filter therein, and an intake tube configured to convey the filtered air to an internal combustion engine. The filter housing includes an air intake port configured to provide intake air to the air filter. The air filter is configured to remove particulate matter from the intake air and produce the filtered air. The air filter includes a multi-component coupling interface configured to accept an intake-end portion of the intake tube in the coupling interface. The filter housing includes an aperture configured to accept the coupling interface of the air filter in the aperture. Also disclosed herein are methods of the air intake assemblies.
Disclosed herein are air intake assemblies for internal combustion engines. In some embodiments, an air intake assembly includes an air filter configured to produce filtered air, a sealed filter housing configured to house the air filter therein, and an intake tube configured to convey the filtered air to an internal combustion engine. The filter housing includes an air intake port configured to provide intake air to the air filter. The air filter is configured to remove particulate matter from the intake air and produce the filtered air. The air filter includes a multi-component coupling interface configured to accept an intake-end portion of the intake tube in the coupling interface. The filter housing includes an aperture configured to accept the coupling interface of the air filter in the aperture. Also disclosed herein are methods of the air intake assemblies.
Disclosed herein are air intake assemblies for internal combustion engines. In some embodiments, an air intake assembly includes an air filter configured to produce filtered air, a sealed filter housing configured to house the air filter therein, and an intake tube configured to convey the filtered air to an internal combustion engine. The filter housing includes an air intake port configured to provide intake air to the air filter. The air filter is configured to remove particulate matter from the intake air and produce the filtered air. The air filter includes a multi-component coupling interface configured to accept an intake-end portion of the intake tube in the coupling interface. The filter housing includes an aperture configured to accept the coupling interface of the air filter in the aperture. Also disclosed herein are methods of the air intake assemblies.
Disclosed herein are air intake assemblies for internal combustion engines. In some embodiments, an air intake assembly includes an air filter configured to produce filtered air, a sealed filter housing configured to house the air filter therein, and an intake tube configured to convey the filtered air to an internal combustion engine. The filter housing includes an air intake port configured to provide intake air to the air filter. The air filter is configured to remove particulate matter from the intake air and produce the filtered air. The air filter includes a multi-component coupling interface configured to accept an intake-end portion of the intake tube in the coupling interface. The filter housing includes an aperture configured to accept the coupling interface of the air filter in the aperture. Also disclosed herein are methods of the air intake assemblies.
Promoting the sale of high flow, high performance air filters, cold intake systems, exhausts, throttle body spacers, manifolds, intercoolers, turbochargers, headers, electronic programmers in the automotive industry by dissemination of promotional materials and product information through distribution of printed material and Internet websites
Automotive air filters for vehicle motors and engines; oil filters, fuel filters, transmission filters, air pre-filters, automotive intake manifolds and automotive exhaust manifolds for engines
Devices used for towing land vehicles that provide engine braking by electronically closing the turbocharger vanes and downshifting the transmission to control vehicle speed during descent
On board screen that plugs into vehicles on-board diagnostics port to connect to the vehicle's electronic control unit to display vehicle parameters and performance data in order to identify potential vehicle performance issues and ensure that the vehicle is performing at optimal condition
An interface air filter and assembly for use with an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The assembly has a housing having an air intake port and an opening. There is an air filter assembly with an air filter having a closed end and an open end and a reducing coupling. The reducing coupling has a first end with a first engaging member having an external circumference and outer surface, a second end with a second engaging member having an external circumference less than the first engaging member external circumference, and the second engaging member has an inner surface. The first end of the reducing coupling is attached to the open end of the air filter. The air filter assembly is in contact with the housing such that the air filter resides within the housing and the outer surface of the first engaging member engages the housing. The inner surface of the second engaging member is adapted to contact an air intake tube outer surface so that air can pass from the air intake port into the housing then through the air filter and into the air intake tube.
A vent insert is disclosed for use with an automotive turbocharger system. The vent has a substantially cylindrical hollow tube with a first end for seating the vent and a second open end. The first end has a rim around an opening. The second end of the vent has an angled opening that faces away from the direction of the gas flow when the vent insert is operating within the turbocharger system. There are a plurality of protrusions extending outward from the outside surface of the vent to assist in keeping the vent insert in place in the turbocharger system.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Land vehicle suspension parts, namely, shocks, coilers, sway
bars, springs, control arms, bushings, vehicle chassis and
suspension systems for automobiles.
An air filter retention interface for use with an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The interface is substantially secured in an opening of a wall and the interface attaches to an air filter at the front end of the interface and an air intake tube on the back end of the interface. The interface has a filter sleeve and a filter base. During operation of the engine the filter sleeve is disposed through the opening in the wall such that the wall is between beads disposed on the external surface of the filter sleeve and the filter base thereby substantially securing the interface in place and the front end of the filter base is attached to the filter and the back end of the filter base is attached to the air intake tube and air passes through the filter then through the filter base and filter sleeve and then into the air intake tube and toward the engine.
An interface air filter and assembly for use with an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The assembly has a housing having an air intake port and an opening. There is an air filter assembly with an air filter having a closed end and an open end and a reducing coupling. The reducing coupling has a first end with a first engaging member having an external circumference and outer surface, a second end with a second engaging member having an external circumference less than the first engaging member external circumference, and the second engaging member has an inner surface. The first end of the reducing coupling is attached to the open end of the air filter. The air filter assembly is in contact with the housing such that the air filter resides within the housing and the outer surface of the first engaging member engages the housing. The inner surface of the second engaging member is adapted to contact an air intake tube outer surface so that air can pass from the air intake port into the housing then through the air filter and into the air intake tube.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Parts for vehicle combustion engines namely, air filters;
intake systems comprising air filters and tubing connecting
the air filter to the engine; exhaust systems comprising
mufflers and tubing, fluid filters, throttle body spacers
being intake manifold components, intake and exhaust
manifolds, intercoolers, pre-filters, turbo chargers and
superchargers, fuel and air separators, oil and air
separators, headers being parts of vehicle exhaust systems. Electronic programmers comprising circuit boards, resistors,
capacitors and potentiometers; mass airflow sensors.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Parts and accessories for vehicle combustion engines namely,
air filters, intake systems comprising air filters and
tubing connecting the air filter to the engine, exhaust
systems comprising muffles, and tubing, fluid filters,
throttle body spacers, intake and exhaust manifolds,
intercoolers, pre-filters, turbo chargers and superchargers,
fuel and air separators, oil and air separators, headers and
mass airflow sensors. Electronic programmers used to alter vehicle settings to
allow for better performance while staying within the
manufacturer's acceptable tolerances comprising circuit
boards, resistors, capacitors and potentiometers.
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
Produits et services
Land vehicle suspension parts, namely, shocks, coil springs, sway bars, springs, control arms, and bushings; vehicle chassis; suspension systems for automobiles
Parts and accessories for vehicle combustion engines, namely, air filters and intake systems comprising air filters and tubing connecting the air filter to the engine of land vehicles
An air filter retention interface for use with an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The interface is substantially secured in an opening of a wall and the interface attaches to an air filter at the front end of the interface and an air intake tube on the back end of the interface. The interface has a filter sleeve and a filter base. During operation of the engine the filter sleeve is disposed through the opening in the wall such that the wall is between beads disposed on the external surface of the filter sleeve and the filter base thereby substantially securing the interface in place and the front end of the filter base is attached to the filter and the back end of the filter base is attached to the air intake tube and air passes through the filter then through the filter base and filter sleeve and then into the air intake tube and toward the engine.
An interface air filter and assembly for use with an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The assembly has a housing having an air intake port and an opening. There is an air filter assembly comprising an air filter having a closed end and an open end and a reducing coupling. The reducing coupling has a first end with a first engaging member having an external circumference and outer surface, a second end with a second engaging member having an external circumference less than the first engaging member external circumference, and the second engaging member has an inner surface. The first end of the reducing coupling is attached to the open end of the air filter. The air filter assembly is in contact with the housing such that the air filter resides within the housing and the outer surface of the first engaging member engages the housing. The inner surface of the second engaging member is adapted to contact an air intake tube outer surface so that air can pass from the air intake port into the housing then through the air filter and into the air intake tube.
An interface air filter and assembly for use with an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The assembly has a housing having an air intake port and an opening. There is an air filter assembly comprising an air filter having a closed end and an open end and a reducing coupling. The reducing coupling has a first end with a first engaging member having an external circumference and outer surface, a second end with a second engaging member having an external circumference less than the first engaging member external circumference, and the second engaging member has an inner surface. The first end of the reducing coupling is attached to the open end of the air filter. The air filter assembly is in contact with the housing such that the air filter resides within the housing and the outer surface of the first engaging member engages the housing. The inner surface of the second engaging member is adapted to contact an air intake tube outer surface so that air can pass from the air intake port into the housing then through the air filter and into the air intake tube.
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
B01D 50/00 - Combinaisons de procédés ou de dispositifs pour la séparation de particules de gaz ou de vapeurs
Promoting the sale of high flow, high performance air filters and cold air intake systems in the automotive industry by dissemination of promotional material and product information through distribution of printed material and Internet websites
An intake flow device and system for coupling a turbocharger's compressor intake to an air intake is disclosed. The flow device may be cylindrically shaped, flexible, and configured to fit on an intake flange of the compressor. An intake conduit may be fitted around the flow device, such that the intake conduit may retain a large diameter for increased air flow, rather than necking down to mate with the intake flange. The flow device may incorporate compression ribs around its outer circumference for positively mating with the air intake conduit and may incorporate a recess within its interior for securely mating to a lip on the intake flange. The flow device may also be graduated to direct air from the intake conduit to a smaller diameter compressor intake. Guide vanes may also be provided within the flow device to control and direct air to the inlet of the turbocharger.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Electric programmers used to alter vehicle settings to allow for better performance while staying within the manufacturer's acceptable tolerances comprising circuit boards, resistors, capacitors and potentiometers for use with gas or diesel automobiles and trucks
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
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Vehicle parts for four wheel drive vehicles, namely, air intake systems comprising air filters and tubing connecting the air filter to the engine for use with four wheel drive vehicles; exhaust systems for land vehicles comprising mufflers and tubing; air filters for vehicle motors and engines; Sub-micron fuel filters for diesel exhaust fluid; intake and exhaust manifolds for engines; headers as parts of vehicle exhaust systems; vehicle parts, namely, throttle body spacers [Electric programmers used to alter vehicle settings to allow for better performance while staying within the manufacturer's acceptable tolerances comprising circuit boards, resistors, capacitors and potentiometers for use with four wheel drive vehicles]
Automotive air intake systems comprising air filters and tubing connecting the air filter to the engine; automotive exhaust systems primarily comprising engine mufflers and tubing; fluid filters, namely, automotive oil filters; pre-filters, namely, automotive oil filters; headers as part of vehicle exhaust systems; air filters for automotive engines; automotive intake manifolds; exhaust manifolds for automotive engines; vehicle engine parts, namely, intercoolers; and intercooler tubes sold as integral component parts of intercoolers that are automotive vehicle engine parts
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Parts and accessories for vehicle combustion engines namely,
air filters, intake systems comprising air filters and
tubing connecting the air filter to the engine, exhaust
systems comprising muffles, and tubing, fluid filters,
throttle body spacers, intake and exhaust manifolds,
intercoolers, pre-filters, turbo chargers and superchargers,
fuel and air separators, oil and air separators, headers and
mass airflow sensors. Electronic programmers comprising circuit boards, resistors,
capacitors and potentiometers.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Parts and accessories for vehicle combustion engines namely, air filters, intake systems comprising air filters and tubing connecting the air filter to the engine, exhaust systems comprising muffles, and tubing, fluid filters, throttle body spacers, intake and exhaust manifolds, intercoolers, pre-filters, turbo chargers and superchargers, fuel and air separators, oil and air separators, headers and mass airflow sensors Electronic programmers comprising circuit boards, resistors, capacitors and potentiometers
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Parts and accessories for vehicle combustion engines namely, air filters, intake systems comprising air filters and tubing connecting the air filter to the engine, exhaust systems comprising muffles, and tubing, fluid filters, throttle body spacers, intake and exhaust manifolds, intercoolers, pre-filters, turbo chargers and superchargers, fuel and air separators, oil and air separators, headers and mass airflow sensors Electronic programmers used to alter vehicle settings to allow for better performance while staying within the manufacturer's acceptable tolerances comprising circuit boards, resistors, capacitors and potentiometers
Parts and accessories for vehicle combustion engines, namely, air filters and intake systems comprising air filters and tubing connecting the air filter to the engine
Parts and accessories for vehicle combustion engines, namely, air filters, intake systems comprising air filters and tubing connecting the air filter to the engine, exhaust systems comprising mufflers and tubing, fluid filters, throttle body spacers, pre-filters, headers and mass airflow sensors
A tamper resistant hydrocarbon trap and air filter assembly includes a cylindrical carbon trap filter extending from a sealed upstream end to a downstream end seated and sealed in a forwardly facing recess of an adaptor. A conventional cylindrical air filter surrounds the carbon trap filter with a sealed upstream end and a downstream end removable secured to an annular flange on the adaptor with the downstream end of the adaptor being arranged to be coupled to a vehicle's air intake.
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
B01D 50/00 - Combinaisons de procédés ou de dispositifs pour la séparation de particules de gaz ou de vapeurs
An elongated air intake manifold, for coupling a compressor outlet to the air intake of an internal combustion engine, includes bottom, top and side walls progressing from a circular upstream end through a sweeping curved central section to a 90° bend section terminating in a peripheral rim surrounding an air outlet port. The peripheral rim has opposed proximal and distal sides and a lower surface facing the engine air intake opening. A pair of proximal and distal mounting screw receptacles are formed integrally with and located on the interior and exterior of the manifold, respectively, for receiving mounting screws to secure the manifold to the engine. Preferably, the proximal mounting screw receptacles are arranged so that the heads of the mounting screws extend a minimum distance into the manifold interior. Optionally, one or more turning vanes may be positioned in the bend section interior of the manifold.
parts and accessories for vehicle combustion engines, namely, air flow systems comprising air intake manifolds, air filters, air filter housings, air intake tubes, and exhaust manifolds, sold separately as subassemblies or as a unit
parts and accessories for vehicle combustion engines, namely, air flow systems comprising air intake manifolds, air filters, air filter housings, air intake tubes, and exhaust manifolds, sold separately as subassemblies or as a unit
A dual pleated air filter according to the present disclosure may include two or more generally parallel, pleated filter elements layered perpendicular to the influent air stream and having the pleats of adjacent filter elements oriented orthogonally. Within each pleated filter element are an influent mesh layer and a corresponding effluent mesh layer for supporting filter media and one or more layers of filter media are located between the influent and the effluent mesh layers. The relative orientation of pleats of adjacent elements may range from parallel to perpendicular.