CPC F02M 37/54 (2019.01) [B01D 29/111 (2013.01); B01D 29/112 (2013.01); B01D 29/21 (2013.01); B01D 35/005 (2013.01); B01D 35/1475 (2013.01); B01D 35/1576 (2013.01); B01D 36/001 (2013.01); F02M 37/32 (2019.01); B01D 2201/291 (2013.01); B01D 2201/305 (2013.01); B01D 2201/316 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A filter element comprising:
a first end cap;
a second end cap;
a ring of filter media disposed between the first end cap and the second end cap, the ring of filter media defining a central cavity; and
an air-bleed conduit axially extending through the central cavity and including a first portion integrally formed with the first end cap and a second portion integrally formed with the second end cap, said second portion configured to connect to the first portion thereby forming a conduit for transmitting fluid.
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