Patent ID: 9446334
Filing Date: 2016-09-20
CPC Classification: B01D,F16M

Claim Text:
1. A filter base system configured to couple a filter assembly to a machine, the filter base system comprising: a mounting bracket configured to be coupled to a machine; an extension coupled to the mounting bracket, the extension being configured to provide clearance between the machine and the filter assembly; and a filter assembly coupler associated with the extension, the filter assembly coupler being configured to receive a portion of a filter element, the filter assembly coupler including; a base plug configured to be received in a first end of the receiver passage opposite a second end of the receiver passage configured to receive the end portion of the filter element, wherein the base plug includes a base plug body configured to provide a seal between the base plug and the receiver passage, wherein the base plug includes a locator, and the filter assembly coupler includes a locator receiver configured to receive the locator upon receipt of the base plug in the receiver passage of the filter assembly coupler, and wherein the locator and the locator receiver are configured to prevent improper orientation of the base plug with respect to the filter assembly coupler upon receipt of the base plug in the receiver passage.