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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2013
Applicant:
Fram Group Ip Llc, Lake Forest, IL (US);
Inventors:
Gerard W. Bilski, Perrysburg, OH (US);
Michael S. Lynch, Fostoria, OH (US);
Assignee:
Fram Group IP LLC, Lake Forest, IL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B01D 35/30 (2006.01); B01D 27/08 (2006.01); B01D 35/28 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A fluid filter such as an oil filter for a vehicle is provided. The fluid filter includes a body. A plate is coupled to one end of the body, the plate having a first surface and a threaded portion having a thread pitch. A seal is disposed adjacent the plate, the plate having a second surface opposite the plate. A stop member is disposed adjacent the plate, the stop member having a third surface offset from the second surface.