Patent ID: 7156890
Filing Date: 2007-01-02
Classification: B01D,B60B

Abstract:
1. A hubcap breather assembly for mounting in an access opening in a hubcap end wall to seal lubricated wheel bearings in an automotive vehicle comprising: a resilient, annular collar having a radial exterior surface configured to fit within said access opening in fluid-tight sealed engagement therewith and a radial interior surface configured to form a filtration cartridge seat, a filter cartridge cup having an open outboard mouth, an annular peripheral wall, and a transverse inboard floor with at least one breather port defined therethrough, and said filter cartridge cup is seated upon said filtration cartridge seat, a filter cartridge lid having a transverse roof with at least one vent opening therein and a peripheral rim engaged in fluid-tight sealed relationship with said filter cartridge cup mouth to define a filter cartridge chamber within the confines of said filter cartridge cup and said filter cartridge lid, and a hydrophobic, gas-permeable, particulate matter filter disposed within and extending entirely across said filter cartridge chamber.