Elliptical seal interface for filter assembly

A filter assembly comprising:

• a filter having a filter media attached to two endplates, one endplate includes an opening that allows fluid to flow into or out of the filter media, the filter media having a wall structure that allows a working fluid to be filtered through the filter media, the endplate with the opening includes a main surface with an elliptical spud protruding outward from the main surface and surrounding the opening, and an oval seal disposed about an outer surface of the elliptical spud;
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• a housing releasably connected to the filter, the housing having a mounting component that includes a housing opening in fluid communication with the opening of the one endplate of the filter, and an elliptical boss surrounding the housing opening, the elliptical boss mates with the elliptical spud and seals against the oval seal.