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US 2017/0246571 A1Published application
Filter elements, air cleaner assemblies, and methods of use and assembly
AssigneeDonaldson Company, Inc.
InventorsDaniel Adamek, Benny Nelson, David Nelson, Dave Matalamaki
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Abstract
Air cleaner assemblies, components therefor, and features thereof are described. Also described are methods of assembly and use. In depicted examples, the air cleaner assemblies and components optionally use advantageous housing seal features. Methods of assembly and use are described.
Claims29
A filter cartridge comprising:
- (a) filtration media;
- and
- (b) a housing seal arrangement coupled to the filtration media, comprising:
- (i) a seal support having a surface;
- and
- (ii) a seal member supported by the seal support and having a radially directed seal surface and a thickness between the seal support surface and the radially directed seal surface that varies along the seal member surface.
3 more elements
18-20. (canceled)
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A filter assembly comprising:
- (a) a housing having a gas flow inlet and a gas flow outlet and comprising a body section having an access cover;
- (b) a wavy wall housing seal structure;
- and
- (c) a filter cartridge comprising:
- (i) filtration media;
- and
- (ii) a housing seal arrangement coupled to the filtration media, comprising:
- (A) a seal support having a surface;
- and
- (B) a seal member supported by the seal support and having a radially directed seal surface and a thickness between the seal support surface and the radially directed seal surface that varies along the seal member surface, wherein the filter cartridge is operably, removably positioned within the housing and sealed to the wavy wall housing seal structure.
7 more elements
31-65. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.