Filter and method of manufacture
OwnerAllen B. Wright, Ledu Quoc Nguyeninventors
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Abstract
A fluid filter includes a filter housing and a filter module. The filter module includes a filter medium and a fusible seal. The fusible seal is bonded to a portion of the filter medium and cooperates with the housing to prevent fluid from bypassing the filter medium.
Claims20
A method of making a filter module, the method comprising the steps of
- providing a first fusible member,
- providing a filter medium for bonding to the first fusible member,
- fusing at least a portion of the first fusible member,
- bringing the filter medium into contact with the fused portion of the first fusible member, and
- permitting the fused portion of the first fusible member to resolidify with the filter medium in contact with the fused portion.
For use with a fluid filter having a housing, a filter module comprising
- a filter medium configured to be received at least partially in the housing, the filter medium permitting flow of fluid therethrough and inhibiting contaminants from passing therethrough,
- a seal bonded to the filter medium to cooperate with the housing to prevent fluid flow between the filter medium and the housing, the seal being fusible.
A fluid filter assembly for filtering a fluid comprising a housing, a filter medium having a first portion adjacent the housing and a second portion through which the fluid flows, and a first fusible seal bonded to the first portion of the filter medium to inhibit flow of fluid between the fusible seal and the first portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.