Patent ID: 8709248
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. A filter element, comprising: a filter media having first and second filter ends; a first end cap attached to the first filter end; a second end cap attached to the second filter end, the second end cap formed from a molded material and including a handle structure unitarily molded therein, the handle structure including a flange with a void formed at least partially transversely therethrough, the void molded without a mold split such that no mold split parting line is formed on the second end cap; the molded material being molded directly to the filter element; and wherein the second end cap includes a side wall progressing around the handle structure, and wherein the void opens toward diametrically opposed portions of the side wall, and wherein a portion of the void and the flange are disposed above a rim of the side wall.