Patent ID: 9358485
Filing Date: 2016-06-07
CPC Classification: B01D

Claim Text:
1. A filter element adapted to removably engage a filter head having an inlet and an outlet, the filter element comprising: an outer housing; a filter cartridge non-removably secured within the outer housing, having: a baseplate having a one-piece construction, non-removably secured within the outer housing and permitting flow between the inlet and the inlet side through at least one inlet port; a first seal retained between and sealing the open end cap to the baseplate to prevent fluid from flowing between the inlet and outlet sides by bypassing the filter media; a second seal retained by the baseplate configured to seal with a first sealing surface of a filter head; a third seal retained by the baseplate configured to seal with a second sealing surface of a filter head; a fourth seal retained between the baseplate and the outer housing, arranged to limit fluid communication between the inlet side and an exterior of the housing; wherein the baseplate includes a first flow opening, a seal mount portion, an outer mounting portion configured for removably engaging the filter head, and a retainer portion adapted to non-removably secure the filter cartridge within the outer housing; and wherein the seal mount portion extends axially away from the open and closed end caps, and defines a radially outwardly opening groove adapted to axially retain and radially support the second seal.