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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 1999
Filed:
Dec. 23, 1997
Gene W Brown, Kearney, NE (US);
David A Biere, Kearney, NE (US);
Baldwin Filters, Inc., Kearney, NE (US);
Abstract
A spin-on filter including an improved baseplate preferably die cast from aluminum provides an inventive outer gasket retaining groove. The baseplate comprises a hub joined to a rim by ribs. The rim provides a generally cylindrical wall and a seating surface extending radially outward therefrom. The cylindrical wall defines an inner vertical wall for the outer gasket retaining groove. Horizontal ribs extending from the top of the wall provides an inventive retaining device for securing and aligning an outer gasket in the retaining groove. The inventive baseplate can be used in filters with or without a seaming lid. The present invention improves the fastening technique for both types of aluminum in the baseplate filters.