Patent ID: 8603335
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A filter element, comprising: a ring of filter media having opposed first and second ends; a first end cap construction including a first disc region sealingly connected to a first end of the filter media, the first end cap having a flow port; a second end cap construction sealingly connected to a second end of the filter media; a center tube having an inlet flow passage connecting an inlet of the filter element and the flow port; an ejector receiver configured to receive the actuation of an ejector, the ejector receiver formed integrally with the second end cap construction and forming a distal end thereof, wherein the ejector receiver is disposed radially outward of an inner most periphery of the ring of filter media; wherein the ejector receiver is an annular flange extending axially from an end cap portion of the second end cap construction, in a direction extending axially away from the ring of filter media; and wherein the annular flange forms a radially outermost rim portion of the second end cap construction.