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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2009
Clint A. Myers, Stoughton, WI (US);
Daniel R. Cady, Vancouver, WA (US);
Mark A. Herioux, Stoughton, WI (US);
John W. Wacker, Evansville, WI (US);
Scott W. Schwartz, Cottage Grove, WI (US);
Benjamin J. Rubenzer, Bloomer, WI (US);
Clint A. Myers, Stoughton, WI (US);
Daniel R. Cady, Vancouver, WA (US);
Mark A. Herioux, Stoughton, WI (US);
John W. Wacker, Evansville, WI (US);
Scott W. Schwartz, Cottage Grove, WI (US);
Benjamin J. Rubenzer, Bloomer, WI (US);
Cummins Filtration IP Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A filter element has filter media supported by a filter frame having differential channel depth receiving initially flowable sealing material. The filter frame has a widened mouth for receiving and funneling sealing material. A filter frame is provided with leading and trailing edge construction ensuring proper installation orientation. A filter frame is provided with removal assist construction for service personnel.