Patent ID: 6368388
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
A filter construction for attachment to a housing comprising:(a) a yoke having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the first end is configured to be attached to a housing, and the second end comprises a keeper; (b) a filter supported by the yoke, the filter including a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the second end of the filter defines an opening; and (c) a cover comprising: (i) a plate for covering the opening in the second end of the filter; (ii) a tightening member connected to the plate; and (iii) a catch having a first end movably connected to the tightening member, and the catch having a second end configured to engage the keeper, wherein the tightening member can be adjusted to change the distance between the catch and the plate, wherein the plate can be caused to seal the opening by engaging the catch with the keeper and utilizing the tightening member to reduce the distance between the plate and the keeper.