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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2016
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2012
Jeffrey M. Maki, Inver Grove Heights, MN (US);
Jeremy A. Schmoll, Pine Island, MN (US);
Tyan M. Renner, Eagan, MN (US);
Matt R. Branscomb, Lakeville, MN (US);
David W. Lachermeier, Chaska, MN (US);
Richard A. Kirchner, Apple Valley, MN (US);
Jeffrey M. Maki, Inver Grove Heights, MN (US);
Jeremy A. Schmoll, Pine Island, MN (US);
Tyan M. Renner, Eagan, MN (US);
Matt R. Branscomb, Lakeville, MN (US);
David W. Lachermeier, Chaska, MN (US);
Richard A. Kirchner, Apple Valley, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
Described are filter cartridges having an inlet opening and an outlet opening on the stem of the filter cartridges, which permit the permit the entry and exit, respectively, of a fluid in one or more radial directions perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stem. These filter cartridges are suitable for use in filtration systems that allow users to install the filter cartridges by a straight line push motion and remove the filter cartridges by a straight line pull motion.