Filter element and use thereof; methods of manufacture

Details Filter element and use thereof; methods of manufacture Filter element and use thereof; methods of manufacture

2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Smith, Duane (Department: 1724)

Gas separation

With means securing or retaining separating media

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

C055S499000, C055S502000, C055S521000, C055SDIG005, C264S257000, C264S271100, C264S299000, C264SDIG004

Reexamination Certificate

active

06955701

ABSTRACT:
An improved filter element is provided. In preferred form, the filter element includes first and second end caps, with media extending therebetween. The end caps are preferably formed from foamed polyurethane, and preferably there are no outer peripheral standoff indents provided in the end caps. Each end cap preferably includes a standoff ring, spaced from an outer perimeter, positioned therein. Preferred approaches to manufacturing such elements are provided.

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Declaration regarding Prior Art Blue Filter, Exhibits 1A, 1B, 1C.
Declaration regarding Prior Art Orange Filter, Exhibits 2A, 2B, 2C.

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