Patent ID: 8007572
Filing Date: 2011-08-30
Classification: B01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A removable and replaceable air filter element for use in an air cleaner; the filter element comprising: (a) a core member having first and second, opposite ends, and having openings therethrough; (b) filter media oriented around the core member, the filter media comprising a fluted sheet forming a plurality of flutes; (c) the filter element having a first end and an opposite second end and being configured for straight through flow so that the direction of air flow into the first end is the same direction of air flow that is exiting the second end, wherein: (d) a seal member positioned at a location for forming a seal between the filter element and an air cleaner housing, in use; (e) a frame construction comprising a sealing support for compressing the seal member with an air cleaner housing, the frame construction attached to the core member; and (f) a handle member secured to the core member such that a pulling force applied to the handle member translates to a pulling force applied to the filter element.