Gas separation: processes – Filtering
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Greene, Jason M (Department: 1775)
Gas separation: processes
Filtering
C055S385300, C055S419000, C055S484000, C055S502000, C055S529000, C123S19800E
Reexamination Certificate
active
07959714
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for servicing a filter, and structure is provided disabling assembly of the filter unless an authorized replacement filter element is used.
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Alonzo Jim L.
Ng Kwok-Lam
Parikh Chirag D.
Schelkopf J. Bruce
Schmitz Kelly R.
Andrus Sceales Starke & Sawall LLP
Cummins Filtration IP Inc.
Greene Jason M
Hawkins Karla
Schelkopf J. Bruce
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