Gas separation – Combined or convertible – In motor vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-04
2007-12-04
Smith, Duane (Department: 1724)
Gas separation
Combined or convertible
In motor vehicle
C055S498000, C055S502000, C055S503000, C055S504000, C055S506000, C055S507000, C055S510000, C055SDIG030, C123S19800E
Reexamination Certificate
active
10914510
ABSTRACT:
A filter pack includes a filter construction and a sealing system for sealing the construction within a duct or housing. The filter construction has first and second opposite flow faces and is configured for a straight-through flow. The sealing system includes a frame construction and a compressible seal member. The compressible seal member is molded around a portion of the frame construction. The compressible seal member is sufficiently compressible to form a radial seal between and against the frame construction and a surface of a housing when the filter pack is inserted within the housing.
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Finnerty Carolyn J.
Gieseke Steven Scott
Donaldson & Company, Inc.
Merchant & Gould P.A.
Pham Minh-Chau T.
Smith Duane
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