Patent ID: 6977039
Filing Date: 2005-12-20
Classification: B01D,C02F

Abstract:
1. A fluid filter comprising: a manifold having a fluid inlet with an inlet stop and a fluid outlet with an outlet stop and having a cartridge seat; a cartridge, said cartridge being separable from said manifold and adapted to mount and dismount in said manifold, said cartridge having a filter housing containing a filter for filtering fluid, said cartridge also having an integral closure member having a first level and a second level; a radial inlet port on a face of said first level of said closure member, said radial inlet port being in fluid communication with said fluid inlet of said manifold when said cartridge is mounted in said manifold; an axial outlet port on a top of said second level of said closure member, said axial outlet port being in fluid communication with said fluid outlet of said manifold when said cartridge is mounted in said manifold; a first boss on said closure member, said first boss being disposed to open said inlet stop when said cartridge is mounted in said manifold; a second boss on said closure member, said second boss being disposed to open said outlet stop when said cartridge is mounted in said manifold; and wherein said bosses engage said stops sequentially.