Fluid filter assembly including seal
AssigneeDow Global Technologies LLC
InventorRobert P. McCollam
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Abstract
The present invention is directed toward fluid filter assemblies along with methods for making and using the same. The fluid filter assemblies include a ring-shaped seal disposed about a portion of an outer periphery of a filter module. In several embodiments the seal includes an inner surface having at least two parallel contact surfaces separated by a channel, wherein the contact surfaces are in sealing engagement with the outer periphery of the filter module. Additional embodiments are also described.
Claims14
A fluid filter assembly comprising a ring-shaped seal disposed about a portion of an outer periphery of a filter module, wherein the seal comprises an inner surface comprising at least two parallel contact surfaces separated by a channel, and wherein the contact surfaces are in sealing engagement with the outer periphery of the filter module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.