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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 04, 2010
Paul B. Smith, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Kevin J. Rucinski, Saline, MI (US);
Alfred Tondreau, Saline, MI (US);
Ken Conti, Hampstead, MI (US);
Paul B. Smith, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Kevin J. Rucinski, Saline, MI (US);
Alfred Tondreau, Saline, MI (US);
Ken Conti, Hampstead, MI (US);
Davco Technology, LLC, Saline, MI (US);
Abstract
A filter cartridge includes a substantially cylindrical filter media having a first end and a second end wherein the second end has an opening adaptable to receive a fluid outlet. The filter media is adapted to allow fluid to pass from an exterior of the filter media to an interior space of the filter media. A divider is positioned adjacent to the exterior of the filter media, and the divider has a closed end connected to the first end of the filter media and an open end that is longitudinally-spaced from the second end of the filter media such that at least a portion of the filter media located adjacent to the second end of the filter media is not directly adjacent to the divider. The divider extends a majority of the distance from the first end to the second end of the filter media.