Apparatus and system for uniform sealing force in an air...

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2006-12-21

2009-10-06

Smith, Duane (Department: 1797)

Gas separation

With means securing or retaining separating media

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

C055S502000, C055S503000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07597735

ABSTRACT:
A uniform sealing force in an air filter assembly apparatus includes a housing having a channel with a plurality of incline portions and a plurality of land portions. The apparatus also includes an opening configured to receive a filter element assembly having a gasket flange, and a lid configured to cover the opening. The lid is coupled with at least one bayonet extending outward from the lid. The bayonet includes a plurality of incline portions and a plurality of land portions, the incline and land portions of the bayonet are configured to interface with the incline and land portions of the channel and provide a uniform axial sealing force on the gasket flange.

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