Auto drain plug for a filtration apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10894227
APP PUB NO 20170361250A1
SERIAL NO

15534338

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A filtration apparatus comprises a housing defining an internal volume sized to receive a filter element, an inlet for receiving a fluid and an outlet for expelling the fluid. A retention mechanism is disposed in the housing having a ball plug operatively connected thereto and selectively displaceable in an axial direction relative to the housing. An engagement member is disposed within the housing and comprises a port having an opening and a ramp. A portion of the port is disposed within the outlet. The ball plug is movable between a first position, in which the ball plug rests on the ramp, does not seal the opening of the port and fluid can be expelled from the housing port, and a second position in which the ball plug is aligned with the port, the ball plug seals the opening of the port and the fluid cannot be expelled from the outlet.

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  • CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abdalla, Wassem Cookeville, US 58 479

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