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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182681 | Oil filter assembly An oil filter assembly (10) has a receiving chamber that can be closed by a cover element and a spring-loaded supporting tube (22) that is fixed in the receiving chamber (18) and is designed to receive a filter element (20) that can be ra... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8128819 | Fluid filter, fluid filter assembly, and mounting method A filter and filter element is provided that incorporates a valve member for preventing priming fluid from contaminating a clean fluid side of the filter or filter element. The filter may incorporate a replaceable filter element or be replaceable itself. The valve m... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8097158 | Spool valve manifold interconnect for a filter system A filter cartridge and spool valve manifold assembly includes a filter cartridge and a spool valve manifold. The filter cartridge includes a filter element and inlet/outlet portion in fluid communication with the filter element. The inlet/outlet portion has a cartri... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7850845 | Filter with installation integrity and magnetic flow-control A filter with installation integrity permits fluid flow only in a first installation condition and not in a second undesired or mis-installation condition, including improper alignment or mounting of a filter element in a housing, an incorrect replacement filter ele... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7842183 | Oil filter assembly An oil filter assembly (10) comprises a housing (12) that has a holding space for a filter element (20), which can be placed inside the housing and through which oil can radially flow, an oil inlet, an oil outlet, and a supporting tube (22 | 11/30/2010 |
| 7776215 | Flow control valve with plate spring force actuation A filter cartridge with a valve actuating protrusion having a sliding surface that is configured to engage with a valve, with the sliding surface being tapered so that a first portion of the sliding surface that engages the valve is wider than a second portion of th... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7744758 | Liquid filter A liquid filter, especially oil filter for an internal combustion engine, having a cup-shaped housing with a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet, a filter element arranged with a seal between the inlet and outlet, and a one-piece barrier membrane arranged in the area o... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7615151 | Filter with installation integrity and magnetic flow-control A filter with installation integrity permits fluid flow only in a first installation condition and not in a second undesired or mis-installation condition, including improper alignment or mounting of a filter element in a housing, an incorrect replacement filter ele... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7507339 | Self-draining oil filter adaptor A cleaner oil change procedure can be achieved by using an adaptor assembly that comprises: a housing unit that defines a cavity volume; a filter mount connected to the housing unit, and adapted to mount a spin-on oil filter; an inner piston slidably engaged with th... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7442301 | Filter housing apparatus with rotating filter replacement mechanism A filter assembly for fluid filtration having a push-activated lock and release mechanism. The filter housing has a sump for enclosing the filter media, a filter head, and at least one standoff protruding outwards for use in securing the filter head to a filter mani... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7435347 | Filter device and parts thereof and a method for operating of the filter device A filter device has a filter housing part (10) with a filter element (12) and can be detachably connected to another filter housing part (20). A valve (24) clears a fluid path in the interconnected state of the housing parts (10, 20 | 10/14/2008 |
| 7392783 | Internal combustion engine, especially in a motor vehicle, having a fuel filter system An internal combustion engine, in a motor vehicle, has a fuel filter system in a fuel line leading to the internal combustion engine. The operation of this motor vehicle exclusively with fuel of filtered quality is ensured. To this end, a valve is provided inside th... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7387725 | One-touch fitting type single or multiple adapter, filter assembly detachably engaged with the same and water purifying system employing these elements A one-touch fitting type adapter and a filter assembly are provided in which the filter assembly used for machinery, such as a bidet or a refrigerator, is easily assembled with or disassembled from the adapter through a one-touch fitting manner such that the filter ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7378017 | Disposable fluid separation device and manifold assembly design with easy change-out feature Fluid separation assembly that allows easy and fast change-out even in confined spaces, and also minimizes or eliminates leakage during change-out. A fluid separation unit having a housing containing separation means, the housing having an inlet and an outlet spaced... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7371321 | Fluid filtration system A filtration system (10) for removing contaminants from a fluid is provided. The system includes a housing (44) having a convex shaped base (78) and a top (84), with filter media (46) disposed within the housing. The filter media m... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367143 | Cutter and method for working the soil A cutter for working the soil includes a cutting frame, at least two cutting wheels that are supported on the cutting frame in a rotatably drivable manner about parallel axes of rotation, and an adjusting device, The adjusting device functions to adjust the center d... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7351332 | Chromatography cartridge and method for manufacturing a chromatography cartridge A chromatography cartridge and method of manufacturing same. A chromatography cartridge of the present invention can include a tubular housing having an open end and an inner surface, and a plug. The plug can be positioned within the open end of the tubular housing ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7326342 | Fuel filter cartridge and keyed end cap A filter cartridge has a keyed end cap which is configured and shaped for unlocking an associated valve mechanism that comprises a latch device and a valve. In this manner, when the fuel filter cartridge is placed into a fuel filter housing having such a latch and v... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7325653 | Thermally compensated standpipe assembly for automatic transmission oil fill A standpipe assembly for installation in the fluid sump of a vehicular transmission includes a two-piece fill pipe, a drain nut, a drain plug and a thermal actuator. The fill pipe includes a first tube having a first end secured in a flow passage formed in the drain... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323103 | Multifunctional shutting device for lubrication filter A multifunctional shutting device for a lubrication filter includes a safety device with triple valve shutting. The safety device includes a first valve for closing the oil intake in the filter with a view to dismantle the filter, a second bypass valve that opens wh... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7300483 | Modular filtration assembly A modular filtration assembly for filtration of fluids, the capacity of the assembly depending upon the selected number of filtration modules included in the assembly. Each of the modules is made up of two identical housing members connected together in inverse, hea... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7279079 | Plating apparatus, cartridge and copper dissolution tank for use in the plating apparatus, and plating method A plating apparatus provided with: three copper dissolution tanks connected to a plating liquid circulation path for supplying copper ions to a plating liquid; a buffer container for supplying a replacement liquid into some of the copper dissolution tanks not in use... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7264718 | Fluid filter apparatus and method A fluid filter system has a manifold having a fluid inlet with an inlet stop and a fluid outlet with an outlet stop and a cartridge seat. A cartridge is separable from the manifold and adapted to mount and dismount in the manifold. The cartridge has a filter housing... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261815 | Water filter for refrigerator water dispenser A water dispenser in a refrigerator door can include a filter casing in the door opening into the bottom of the dispenser housing. The filter casing can include a top wall positioned in the bottom of the dispenser housing, a head assembly at the bottom of the filter... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7238280 | User friendly dispensers A user friendly system that permits an unskilled person to quickly add dispersant material to a fluid system with the user friendly system utilizing operator evident dispersant carriers such as drawers, hangars or insertable cartridges. ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7207320 | Fuel pump unit A fuel pump unit (1) may comprise a fuel filter (10) and a fuel pump (30). The fuel filter (10) may comprise frames (14, 20) and filters (15, 22) that seal openings (16, 21) of the frames. A closed space (internal spa... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7201153 | Fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine Method and arrangement for providing a fuel system for an internal combustion engine (10) that includes a fuel tank (13), a fuel pump (12) and a fuel filter (19) located in a flow duct (14) between the fuel pump and the fuel consum... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195707 | Apparatus for determining weight and biomass composition of a trickling filter In one embodiment, a filter media tower assembly is provided comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is suspended within the second portion. The first portion is a removable media tower or cage for holding filter media, whereas the... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7172693 | Quick change filter and bracket with key system and universal key option A bracket system holds a filter(s) in quick-attach and quick-release fashion. Brackets are combined in modular fashion, with conduit between the brackets, to create a “bank” of filters easily changed in number, arrangement, and flow scheme. Top brackets and bott... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7166210 | Oil filter cartridge The present invention relates to small vehicles such as lawn and garden tractors and more specifically to an oil filter cartridge or assembly usable with the transmissions of such vehicles. The cartridge is comprised of a filtering element, a strainer element and a ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7147773 | Refrigerator with treated water A refrigerator with a water treatment system including a head connecting a water supply to a water-using accessory. An end piece is provided for connecting a treatment cartridge to the head. The end piece comprises an inlet fitting having a cam that contacts a follo... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138052 | Quick change fitter and bracket system with key system and universal key option A bracket system holds a filter(s) in quick-attach and quick-release fashion. Brackets are combined in modular fashion, with conduit between the brackets, to create a “bank” of filters easily changed in number, arrangement, and flow scheme. Top brackets and bott... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7101412 | Self-sealing protection filter port A self-sealing protection filter port for gas masks prevents contamination of the inner-environment of the mask during exchange of filters and therefore increases safety. A biased valve closes the air inlet to the port when the protection filter is not installed. As... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7094334 | Water filter having a filter use time indicator The described embodiments of the present invention include a water filter having a float portion with a magnet that moves up and down due to water flow to activate a switch for tracking the use time of the filter. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7077382 | Water supply shut off valve with quick connect having flow regulation A water supply shut off valve is mounted in a fluid quick connector carrying a retainer for releasably and latching an endform of an external fluid operative device or conduit to connect the fluid device to a water supply conduit fluidically coupled to the quick con... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7067054 | Water filter assembly for use in an appliance An apparatus for filtering water dispensed from an appliance (e.g. a refrigerator) includes a low-profile filter cartridge (or a bank of filter cartridges) releasably connected to a manifold assembly. The manifold assembly is in communication with the water inlet of... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7056432 | Tank mounted oil filter assembly The present invention relates to small vehicles such as lawn and garden tractors and more specifically to an oil filter assembly used with the transmissions of such vehicles. The filter assembly is housed within the transmission case to reduce mounting brackets outs... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7056436 | Disposable fluid separation device and manifold assembly design with easy change-out feature Fluid separation assembly that allows easy and fast change-out even in confined spaces, and also minimizes or eliminates leakage during change-out. A fluid separation unit having a housing containing separation means, the housing having an inlet and an outlet spaced... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7000894 | Fluidic cartridges and end pieces thereof In the treatment of water, an end piece is connected to a treatment cartridge housing and inserted into an appliance having bypass, inlet, and outlet valves. The end piece has an end piece wall from which an inlet fitting, outlet fitting, and protrusion extend. The ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6986358 | Method and composition to decrease iron sulfide deposits in pipe lines The levels of iron sulfide present in a conduit, such as a pipeline, are reduced by contacting the conduit, on an inner surface, with a composition obtained from an aqueous solution containing at least one compound of Formula (I) ... | 01/17/2006 |
