Air cleaner; air filter cartridge and method of manufacturing

Details Air cleaner; air filter cartridge and method of manufacturing Air cleaner; air filter cartridge and method of manufacturing

2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Clemente, Robert A (Department: 1775)

Gas separation

With means securing or retaining separating media

Unit or cohesive sheet-like media in flow line or frame

C055S385300, C055S502000, C055S510000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07981186

ABSTRACT:
According to the present disclosure an air cleaner and air filter cartridge arrangement is provided. The air filter cartridge is a removable and replaceable cartridge for use in the air cleaner. The cartridge includes, among other things, an end cap having a preferred outwardly directed radial seal and a groove. The air cleaner includes a housing with a stabilizing ring projecting into an interior, positioned to project at least partially into the groove of the filter cartridge, when the filter cartridge is mounted for use. Methods of assembly and installation are described.

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