Air cleaner arrangements; components; and, methods

Details Air cleaner arrangements; components; and, methods Air cleaner arrangements; components; and, methods

2008-07-17

2011-10-18

Clemente, Robert (Department: 1776)

Gas separation

With means securing or retaining separating media

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

C055S498000, C055S503000, C055S510000, C210S450000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08038756

ABSTRACT:
An air cleaner assembly and components therefor are described. The components include features of an air cleaner housing; advantageous main filter cartridges; and, advantageous safety filter cartridge features. Features of the main filter cartridge are provided to engage an access cover of the assembly, and a cartridge support within the housing, in a preferred manner. Methods of assembly and use are also described.

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