US5556440A
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Pressure-actuated radial air filter seal
Assignee: Atmus Filtration Inc
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Filing: 1994-10-20
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Granted: 1996-09-17
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Expires: 2014-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A filter seal for a substantially cylindrical air filter includes an integrally molded, polyurethane member which is configured with two primary portions. One portion is an annular body which is formed with an annular receiving channel, like a potting shell, which in turn is sized so as to receive one end of a corresponding filter element. The other portion is an annular sealing lip which is disposed in spaced relation to the receiving channel. This sealing lip includes a specific geometry providing both a ribbed, radial-sealing surface and a convex, axial-sealing surface. The radial-sealing surface provides sealing contact with a generally cylindrical outlet portion of the housing in which the filter element is placed in tension while axial sealing is achieved by compression of the axial-sealing surface against a generally planar surface of the housing. In addition to these two modes of sealing engagement, when the unit is in operation as part of a vehicle, differential pressure forces cause the sealing lip to press more tightly against the housing so as to enhance the sealing. The molding process which completes the fabrication of the filter seal concurrently bonds the filter seal to the filter element.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene Mullins
- 👤 Zemin Jiang
- 👤 Art P. Piccirilli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:42
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D46/00; B01D46/24; B01D46/2403; B01D46/2411; B01D46/2414; B01D2271/00; B01D2271/02; B01D2271/022; B01D2271/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
An annular filter seal for receipt by a generally cylindrical filter element which is installed within a generally cylindrical filter housing, said filter housing defining a hollow interior and having a substantially planar end panel which defines an end opening, said filter housing including a generally cylindrical outlet member which is assembled to said substantially planar end panel and which includes a center post portion that extends into said hollow interior, said filter seal comprising: an annular body portion formed with an annular receiving channel which is sized to receive one end of said filter element; and an annular sealing lip portion disposed in spaced relation to said receiving channel and including a radial-sealing surface configured with two inwardly directed curved annular ribs constructed and arranged to provide radial sealing against the center post portion of said outlet member while in tension, said two inwardly directed curved annular ribs being axially separated by an annular recess of a concave radiused cross section, said annular sealing lip portion further including a radiused annular axial-sealing surface which is constructed and arranged to provide axial sealing against the substantially planar end panel of said housing when said axial-sealing surface is in compression, said axial-sealing surface being connected to one of said two curved annular ribs by an annular inclined portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
An annular filter seal for receipt by a generally cylindrical filter element which is installed within a generally cylindrical filter housing, said filter housing defining a hollow interior and having a substantially planar end panel which defines an end opening, said filter housing including a generally cylindrical outlet member which is assembled to said substantially planar end panel and which includes a center post portion that extends into said hollow interior, said filter seal comprising: an annular body portion formed with an annular receiving channel which is sized to receive one end of said filter element; and an annular sealing lip portion disposed in spaced relation to said receiving channel and including a radial-sealing surface configured with two inwardly directed curved annular ribs constructed and arranged to provide radial sealing against the center post portion of said outlet member while in tension, said two inwardly directed curved annular ribs being axially separated by an annular recess of a concave radiused cross section, said annular sealing lip portion further including a radiused annular axial-sealing surface which is constructed and arranged to provide axial sealing against the substantially planar end panel of said housing when said axial-sealing surface is in compression, said axial-sealing surface being connected to one of said two curved annular ribs by an annular inclined portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The annular filter seal of claim 1 wherein said sealing lip portion further includes a radiused annular surface extending between said radial-sealing surface and said annular body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The annular filter seal of claim 2 wherein said sealing lip portion further includes a radiused annular surface extending between said axial-sealing surface and said annular body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The annular filter seal of claim 3 wherein the radiused annular surface extending between the radial-sealing surface and the annular body portion has a substantially concave shape in lateral section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The annular filter seal of claim 4 wherein the radiused annular surface extending between the axial-sealing surface and the annular body portion has a substantially concave shape in lateral section.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-09-17 | 2000-03-18 | 2000-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-09-17 | 2004-03-18 | 2004-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-09-17 | 2008-03-18 | 2008-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |