Patent ID: 9199187
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: B01D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A filter cartridge for use in a filter bowl; the filter cartridge comprising: (a) a first end cap defining a first open aperture; (b) a tubular construction of filter media defining an open filter interior and having first and second opposite ends; the first end being secured to the first end cap; (c) a second end cap secured to the second end of the filter media; the second end cap defining a second open aperture in communication with the open filter interior; wherein an unobstructed volume extends from each of the at least first and second protrusions in an axial direction to an end of the filter cartridge on which the second end cap is disposed; and wherein a free space extends directly from both the first and second protrusions in an axial direction opposite of the second end cap to permit rotation of part of the lock-out mechanism in the filter bowl.