Patent ID: 6726738
Filing Date: 2004-04-27
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
An air filter assembly comprising:an air filter housing comprising: an air outlet section at one housing end adapted for connection to an engine intake system; an internal member at an opposite housing end, the air outlet section and internal member having an annular configuration with an air flow passageway extending therethrough; and a connection flange extending radially outwardly therefrom; an air filter member attached to the housing and comprising: an annular filter element having a filter media disposed along a wall section and having an inside diameter larger than the housing internal member, the internal member being disposed concentrically within the wall section; a closed top attached to one end of the filter element, the top being disposed a distance away from an end of the internal member to provide an air flow space therebetween; a retaining band disposed around an opposite end of the air filter element; and a connection base positioned adjacent the retaining band and placed adjacent the housing connection flange; an attachment assembly positioned over the connection flange and connection base to releasibly attach the air filter member to the air filter housing.