Patent ID: 8361314

Claim:
A fluid filter, comprising: a filter can; a filter body defining a cavity containing a filtration element; an inlet of the cavity for flowing a fluid into the fluid filter and an outlet for removing the fluid therefrom; and a first end cap for fitting on an end of the filter body, having a one piece combination relief valve element including a central axis and integrating a relief valve portion, an end seal and supports for the filter element, wherein the relief valve portion when closed directs the fluid through the filtration element, and when open bypasses at least a portion of the fluid from the filtration element, wherein the relief valve portion, when closed, is in sealing contact with the filter can; wherein the supports include a plurality of support lugs disposed along a radially outermost circumference of the one piece combination relief valve element, each of the support lugs having a length in a circumferential direction that is larger than a width in a radial direction.