US Patent No: 6,413,289

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Reverse flow air filter arrangement

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Abstract

A reverse flow air filter arrangement is provided. The arrangement includes a filter element having first and second end caps, the second end cap having a central drainage aperture. A funnel shape on an interior surface of second end cap is used to direct moisture flow to the drainage aperture. The arrangement includes a housing in which the filter element is positioned, operatively, during use. Certain features in the housing facilitate moisture withdrawal from the filter element while also inhibiting interference with sealing between the a filter element and the housing.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.MINNEAPOLIS, MN713

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bartels, Dolan Cresco, IA 14 298
Crenshaw, Bruce Indianapolis, IN 9 292
Engel, Donald Francis Prior Lake, MN 12 359
Hacker, John Bloomington, MN 10 292
Harold, Don Prior Lake, MN 5 103

Cited Art

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. (10)
4,720,292 Cylindrical air filter with lightweight housing and radially directed seal 153 1986
5,238,474 Filtration arrangement 107 1992
5,547,480 Cylindrical air filter with radially directed seal 155 1994
5,613,992 Reverse flow air filter arrangement and method 109 1994
5,690,712 Reverse flow air filter arrangement and method 49 1996
5,938,804 Reverse flow air filter arrangement and method 43 1997
5,897,676 Reverse flow air filter arrangement and method 115 1998
6,004,366 Reverse flow air filter arrangement and method 30 1998
6,258,145 Reverse flow air filter arrangement 22 1999
6,322,602 Reverse flow air filter arrangement 42 2001
 
FILTERWERK MANN & HUMMEL GMBH (3)
4,203,739 Separator device for removing oil from an air stream 28 1978
4,632,682 Cartridge-type oil separator air filter 59 1986
5,167,683 Intake air filter for the internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle 66 1991
 
PALL CORPORATION (2)
5,006,235 Barrier flange filter assembly including cover 23 1986
5,779,903 Filter assemblies and end caps for filter assemblies 44 1996
 
WIX FILTRATION CORP. (2)
5,415,677 Air filters including filters configured for both radial and axial sealing 89 1993
5,487,767 Radially sealed air filters 104 1995
 
ALLIED SIGNAL (1)
4,759,783 Sealing arrangement for inlet air filter 59 1987
 
BALDWIN FILTERS, INC. (1)
5,484,466 Air filter element with radial seal sealing gasket 133 1994
 
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION (1)
4,735,640 Air cleaner liquid drain and filter assembly 17 1987
 
MAEDA LIMITED (1)
4,848,989 In-line filter assembly for compressed air 36 1987
 
VILTER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION (1)
4,516,994 Apparatus for separating liquid droplets from gas 53 1984
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (1)
4,764,191 Air filter 33 1987

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cites

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. (15)
7,455,707 Reverse flow air filter arrangement and method 2 2003
7,070,642 Air cleaner; replaceable filter cartridges; and, methods 26 2003
8,216,335 Air cleaner; replaceable filter cartridges; and methods 1 2005
7,537,631 Filter cartridges; air cleaners; and methods 14 2005
7,524,349 Air cleaner; air filter cartridge and method of manufacturing 17 2006
7,662,203 Air cleaner; replaceable filter cartridges; and, methods 20 2006
8,273,143 Air cleaner, replaceable filter cartridges, and methods 0 2007
8,414,675 Air cleaner; air filter cartridge and method of manufacturing 0 2008
8,292,984 Air cleaner arrangments with end support for cartridge; components; and, methods 0 2008
8,066,791 Air cleaner arrangements with internal and external support for cartridge; components; and, methods 3 2008
8,038,756 Air cleaner arrangements; components; and, methods 3 2008
7,981,186 Air cleaner; air filter cartridge and method of manufacturing 3 2009
8,361,181 Air cleaner assemblies; filter cartridges therefor; features; and, methods 0 2009
7,988,757 Air cleaner; replaceable filter cartridges; and, methods 3 2010
8,394,166 Air cleaner; replaceable filter cartridges; and, methods 0 2012
 
BALDWIN FILTERS, INC. (3)
7,815,705 Air filter with composite end cap 0 2005
7,628,837 Air filter with composite end cap 1 2005
8,016,922 Air filter with composite end cap 0 2010
 
KOHLER CO. (3)
8,052,780 Air cleaner assembly 1 2006
D632770 Cyclonic air cleaner housing 0 2008
8,419,834 Air cleaner assembly 0 2010

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