Patent ID: 9638151
Date: 2017-05-02
CPC Classifications: B01D,F02M

Claim:
1. A flow-through fitting and filter assembly for connection to an engine, comprising: a fitting body including a cavity, at least one first opening, a second opening in fluid communication with said at least one first opening, and a securing mechanism adapted to secure the fitting to the engine, said cavity including an inner end and an outer end, said fitting body including an outer end portion including an inner annular surface having an inner annular diameter, said second opening configured to permit flow out of said flow-through fitting and filter assembly; and a filter coupled to the fitting body and positioned within said cavity and extending across said at least one first opening, said filter including a filter support and a filter element mounted on said filter support, said filter support including a first end portion positioned adjacent said inner end and a second end portion positioned adjacent said outer end that extends toward said second opening, said second end portion including an outer annular surface that protrudes into said inner annular surface and configured to transversely slide against the inner annular surface, thereby having an outer annular diameter greater than said inner annular diameter to create an interference fit and a fluid seal between said outer annular surface and said inner annular surface.