US4144169A
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Filter unit
Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Inc
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Filing: 1977-06-06
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Granted: 1979-03-13
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Expires: 1997-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A filter unit, and method of assembly thereof, of the type to be used with the circulating lubrication system of an internal combustion engine; the unit including an enclosure having sidewall and end sections, a filter element disposed within the enclosure, an additive body within the enclosure between the end section thereof, and the filter element and means, including a helical coil spring, interposed between the filter element and additive body for preventing relative movement thereof within the enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford H. Grueschow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 10:25
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D37/00; B01D37/02; B01D37/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
In a filter unit for use with a circulating oil system, sais unit including an enclosure having a side wall section, a closed end section and an open end section, a filter element disposed within said enclosure, a closure member closing said open end section of said housing and defining inlet and outlet flow paths along which fluid may pass between said filter element and the associated fluid system, combination thereof with: an additive body within said enlosure located between said closed end section thereof and the adjacent end of said filter element, said body being of a disc shaped configuration and disposed within a cup-shaped retainer member, said body being dissolvable at a controlled rate so as to replace oil additives comsumed during operation of the oil in the associated system, and conically-shaped helical coil spring means for transmitting a compressive force against said element from said retainer member and thereby retaining said element and additive body in their respective operative positions within said enclosure independent of dimensional tolerances and without transmitting said force directly through said body so as to be operable independently of the amount of said body that has been dissolved as a result of additives being replaced in the oil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
In a filter unit for use with a circulating oil system, sais unit including an enclosure having a side wall section, a closed end section and an open end section, a filter element disposed within said enclosure, a closure member closing said open end section of said housing and defining inlet and outlet flow paths along which fluid may pass between said filter element and the associated fluid system, combination thereof with: an additive body within said enlosure located between said closed end section thereof and the adjacent end of said filter element, said body being of a disc shaped configuration and disposed within a cup-shaped retainer member, said body being dissolvable at a controlled rate so as to replace oil additives comsumed during operation of the oil in the associated system, and conically-shaped helical coil spring means for transmitting a compressive force against said element from said retainer member and thereby retaining said element and additive body in their respective operative positions within said enclosure independent of dimensional tolerances and without transmitting said force directly through said body so as to be operable independently of the amount of said body that has been dissolved as a result of additives being replaced in the oil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 which includes an end cap member on the end of said filter element which is engageable with said spring means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2 which includes positioning means on said retainer member and said end cap member for positioning said spring within said enclosure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The invention as set forth in claim 3 wherein said spring is adapted to be installed between said retainer member and said end cap members in an upright and an inverted position.
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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) | 1982-03-12 | 1982-09-11 | 1983-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-12 | 1986-09-11 | 1987-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-12 | 1990-09-11 | 1991-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |