Fluid filter element

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8603334
APP PUB NO 20090184045A1
SERIAL NO

12416758

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A filter element is removably positionable within a filter housing that includes a standpipe extending therewithin and provided with a flow control valve. The filter element comprises a tubular filter media, a first end cap, a second end cap longitudinally spaced from the first end cap, and a center tube extending between the first and second end caps. The center tube has a substantially cylindrical body extending between opposite first and second ends of the center tube. The center tube has at least one inlet opening formed on the cylindrical body and a standpipe opening at the second end thereof adjacent to the second end cap through which the standpipe may be inserted longitudinally into the center tube. The center tube further has at least one actuator key provided to open the flow control valve of the standpipe.

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  • WIX FILTRATION CORP.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Roll, Mark A Bessemer City, US 33 166
Stamey,, Jr Willie L Kings Mountain, US 27 80

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