Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Filtration device having a latch mechanism adapter
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Application No.: US17039372Application Date: 2020-09-30
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Publication No.: US11666844B2Publication Date: 2023-06-06
- Inventor: Timothy Sean Finn , Shawn M. Ryon , David J. Colantoni
- Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
- Applicant Address: US IL Peoria
- Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
- Current Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Peoria
- Agency: Harrity & Harrity LLP
- Main IPC: B01D46/00
- IPC: B01D46/00 ; B01D46/58 ; B01D46/42 ; B01D46/52 ; F02M35/02 ; F02M35/024

Abstract:
A filtration device may include an adapter, a filter element, and a housing. The adapter may include a collar having an upper rim and a lower rim, a plurality of locking tabs extending from the upper rim, and a plurality of snap members extending from the lower rim. The filter element may include a casing and a plurality of receptacles connected to and arranged around a first outer surface of the casing. The plurality of receptacles are configured to receive the plurality of locking tabs. The housing, which is configured to receive the filter element, includes a shell and a plurality of ramp members that are connected to a second outer surface of the shell. The plurality of ramp members are configure to engage the plurality of snap members.
Public/Granted literature
- US20220096986A1 FILTRATION DEVICE HAVING A LATCH MECHANISM ADAPTER Public/Granted day:2022-03-31
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