Patent ID: 6866700
Filing Date: 2005-03-15
Classification: B01D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A filter housing assembly for housing a filter member therewithin comprising: a one-piece substantially frusto-conical shaped housing member having an open end portion and a substantially closed dome shaped portion, said housing member having a substantially hollow interior accessible from said open end portion and adaptable for receiving a substantial portion of a filter member when positioned therewithin, said substantially closed dome shaped portion having at least one opening extending therethrough for allowing air to enter said housing member, said at least one opening being contained within the outer periphery of said substantially closed dome shaped portion; a first end cap member adaptable for engaging one end portion of a filter member and being receivable within the interior of said housing member; and a second end cap member adaptable for engaging the opposite end portion of a filter member and being engageable with the opened end portion of said housing member, said second end cap member having an opening associated therewith for allowing air to exit said housing member.