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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 26, 2000
Terrance Allen Shively, Salene, MI (US);
Willie Luther Stamey, Jr., Gaston, NC (US);
Gregory Keith Rhyne, Denver, NC (US);
Dana Corporation, Toledo, OH (US);
Abstract
A spin-on oil filter cartridge has a can with a gripping portion at the free end comprising seven concave, arcuate flutes which are spaced from one another. The seven arcuate flutes provide an ergonomically configuration which facilitates removal of the filter cartridge by hand. If the filter cartridge is too tightly engaged to be removed for replacement purposes, a tool in the form of a socket wrench is provided wherein the tool includes a socket portion which compliments the gripping portion of the filter cartridge. The tool further includes a knob fixed thereto which provides increased hand purchase which facilitates rotation of the spin-on oil filter cartridge.