Patent ID: 7615091
Filing Date: 2009-11-10
Classification: B01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A removable and replaceable air filter element for use in an air cleaner; the filter element comprising: (a) a center board including an extension having: first and second, opposite ends; and first and second side edges extending between the first and second ends; (b) filter media oriented around, and secured to, the center board; (c) a seal member positioned at a location for forming a seal between the filter element and an air cleaner housing, in use; (d) a frame construction comprising an annular sealing support for compressing the seal member with an air cleaner housing, the frame construction being constructed for engagement with the center board; and (e) a handle member secured to the center board and the frame construction such that a pulling force applied to the handle member translates to a pulling force applied to the filter element.