Patent ID: 6588602
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: B01D,Y10S

Abstract:
A spin-on filter cartridge adapted to be mounted on a filter mount, the filter cartridge having a housing containing a filter element therein, an end plate within the housing which closes an open end of the housing and supports the filter element thereon, the cartridge comprising:a crimped portion on the housing adjacent the open end of the housing, the crimped portion defining an annular groove; an annular support crimped with the crimped portion supporting the end plate on an inwardly extending radial shelf portion of the annular support, and an annular gasket having an annular channel therein for receiving the crimped portion, the annular gasket having a projecting annular rib which is received in the annular groove defined in the crimped portion of the housing and the annular gasket being rotatable on the housing when effecting a seal with the filter mount on which the filter cartridge is mounted.