Patent ID: 8613784

Claim:
A filter element for filtering fluid, comprising annular filter media extending axially between first and second axial ends, an annular ring at said first axial end and haying a plurality of spokes extending radially inwardly therefrom to a central hub, wherein said annular filter media has an outer circumference and an inner circumference, defining a hollow interior, and said plurality of spokes extend radially inwardly to said central hub axially aligned with said hollow interior, wherein said first axial end has an axially facing end face extending radially between said inner and outer circumferences, and wherein said spokes at least partially cross said end face, wherein each of said spokes has a first segment an a second segment, said first segment crossing said annular filter media between said outer circumference and said inner circumference and axially aligned with said annular filter media, said second segment crossing said hollow interior between said inner circumference and said central hub and axially aligned with said hollow interior, said first and second segments meeting at a junction at said inner circumference.