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Fuel filter and cartridge assembly

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5087370

This patent describes a fuel filer assembly. It comprises: base means comprising a base having a fuel inlet passage, a fuel outlet passage, central first conduit means for interiorly defining a first axial passage communicable with the inlet passage and second conduit means surrounding the first conduit means for defining a second axial passage communicating with the outlet passage, the base means comprising a lip; filter cartridge means mountable on the base means for filtering fuel. It comprises: housing means comprising a container and a first endcap connecting the container along a seam configured to form a retaining shoulder, the first endcap defining first opening means for receiving the first conduit means in fluid tight relationship; first filter means enclosed in the housing means comprising a first filter element defining a first chamber communicating with the first axial passage and second chamber surrounding the first chamber; second filter means comprising a second endcap.

Assignee:
Stanadyne Automotive Corp., Windsor, CT (USA)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5017285
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-404849
OSTI ID:
5087370
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English