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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 23, 2012
William J. Krisko, Bloomington, MN (US);
Wayne R. W. Bishop, St. Louis Park, MN (US);
Steven S. Gieseke, Richfield, MN (US);
Benny Nelson, Waconia, MN (US);
William J. Krisko, Bloomington, MN (US);
Wayne R. W. Bishop, St. Louis Park, MN (US);
Steven S. Gieseke, Richfield, MN (US);
Benny Nelson, Waconia, MN (US);
Donaldson Company, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A filter cartridge, a safety element and fluid cleaner assembly are described. The fluid cleaner assembly generally includes a housing having a cover and a primary fluid cleaner section. The filter cartridge generally comprises z-filter media, arranged in a straight through configuration. Preferred cartridges include a seal gasket positioned to extend continuously around at outer perimeter of the straight through flow construction. The fluid cleaner assembly can have a precleaner positioned therein. Preferred features are described. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.