Filter element, air cleaner, and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8449638
APP PUB NO 20120159909A1
SERIAL NO

13220415

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A filter arrangement includes a filter element, a frame construction secured to the filter element, and a handle member secured to the filter element. In preferred embodiments, the handle member is secured to the frame construction. Preferably, the filter element includes a central core member, wherein fluted filter media is coiled around the central core member. Preferably, the central core member includes a plurality of corrugations, wherein the corrugations mateably engage at least some flutes. Preferably, the handle member is integral with the central core member, and also includes a fastening member for connection to a frame construction on the filter element. Methods for cleaning air and servicing an air cleaner preferably include constructions as described herein.

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  • DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bishop, Wayne R W St. Louis Park, US 54 4641
Gieseke, Steven Scott Richfield, US 89 7904
Golden, Patrick Roseville, US 22 1859
Juliar, William M Coon Rapids, US 16 1799
Musselman, Wayne C Big Lake, US 11 1215
Steinbrueck, Edward A Eden Prairie, US 24 2641

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