Parker-Hannifin Corporation

Steven D Hardison

Walter H Stone

Michael D Clausen

Peter Popoff

A filter element () comprising a filter media () and a membrane (). The filter media () filters impurities (e.g., water and/or contaminants) from a liquid (e.g., a liquid fuel initially containing impurities) as the liquid passes from the inlet side () to the outlet side () of the filter element (). The membrane () is permeable to air and impermeable to the liquid and the impurities. The membrane () is positioned to provide a bypass from the inlet side () to the outlet side () of the filter element whereby air intermixed with the fluid will not accumulate on the inlet side () of the filter element ().

Filter element

A fuel filter assembly (10) includes a filter head (12) having a fuel inlet (18) and a fuel outlet (20). A filter element (14) is attached to said filter head. A collection bowl (16) is attached to the filter element. The filter element includes an outer wall (36) with upper and lower turned in edge portions (62, 72). Upper and lower ring shaped members (64, 74) are in abutting contact with said turned in edge portions and are positioned intermediate of said edge portions and end caps (46, 48) of an annular filter medium (38). The end caps include central openings (54) surrounded by circular resilient gaskets (58). The filter element (14) is attachable by either of its ring shaped members to the filter head and collection bowl.

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Modesto, CA, United States of America

Steven D Hardison