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Removable cartridge filter
Assignee: Sheller-Globe Corp
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Filing: 1976-07-19
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Granted: 1977-07-12
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Expires: 1996-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A filter comprising a casing having a hollow body and a closed end and an open end, a cartridge including a filter element, said cartridge being generally toroidal and having an end member with circumferentially spaced integral spring members extending generally axially thereof into engagement with the inner surface of the closed end of the casing, and a closure member closing the open end of the casing and yieldingly urging said filter element toward said closed end against the action of said integral spring members.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald E. Maddocks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:06
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D27/00; B01D27/08; B01D27/10; B01D27/103; B01D27/106; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S210/00; Y10S210/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A removable cartridge including a filter element including an annular filter portion through which fluid is adapted to flow, a first end member on one end of said annular filter portion closing the end of said annular filter portion and the space surrounded by said filter element at said one end, and a second end member closing the other end of said annular filter portion, said first end member having circumferentially spaced integral spring members extending from the periphery of said first end member axially of said annular filter portion and adapted to be bent radially inwardly when said cartridge is inserted axially into a casing, said spring members being connected to said body of said end member by interconnecting portions defining a flange which is U-shaped in longitudinal cross section with the legs of said U extending axially inwardly of said filter element and with the base of said U extending radially.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A removable cartridge including a filter element including an annular filter portion through which fluid is adapted to flow, a first end member on one end of said annular filter portion closing the end of said annular filter portion and the space surrounded by said filter element at said one end, and a second end member closing the other end of said annular filter portion, said first end member having circumferentially spaced integral spring members extending from the periphery of said first end member axially of said annular filter portion and adapted to be bent radially inwardly when said cartridge is inserted axially into a casing, said spring members being connected to said body of said end member by interconnecting portions defining a flange which is U-shaped in longitudinal cross section with the legs of said U extending axially inwardly of said filter element and with the base of said U extending radially.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-11 | 1981-01-10 | 1981-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-11 | 1985-01-10 | 1985-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-11 | 1989-01-10 | 1989-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |