Patent ID: 6096207
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
A filter cartridge assembly comprising:a filter cartridge having a generally cylindrical filter medium which defines a cylindrically shaped core space, and a pair of end caps fixed to opposite ends of said filter medium,at least one of said end caps being annular and having an interior cylindrical surface defining an interior space in alignment with said core space;a truncated generally conically shaped seal skirt operatively associated with said at least one of said end caps; anda reusable support core structure which includes,(a) a base which integrally includes (i) a seat boss at one end thereof, (ii) a connection boss at another end thereof, and (iii) a seal flange concentrically disposed between said seat and connection bosses and defining a truncated conical seal surface which is conformably shaped to said conically shaped seal skirt, and(b) a tubular perforated rigid core element fixed to and extending outwardly from said connection boss at said another end of said base, whereinsaid filter cartridge is sleeved over said rigid core element such that said at least one of said end caps is removably mechanically coupled to said base of said support core assembly, whereby said seal skirt is sealingly engaged with said conically shaped seal surface.