CPC B01D 29/96 (2013.01) [B01D 35/30 (2013.01); B01D 2201/291 (2013.01); B01D 2201/302 (2013.01); B01D 2201/307 (2013.01); B01D 2201/34 (2013.01)] | 9 Claims |
1. A removable filter assembly for filtering a fluid having a particulate or a contaminant and configured to engage a filter housing having a center post, the removable filter assembly comprising:
a filter element adapted to remove at least one of the particulate or contaminant from the fluid, wherein the filter element includes an interior wall defining a passage having a first end and a second end;
a container arrangement including a channel and a non-porous outer wall in contact with the filter element at the first end of the passage; the container arrangement adapted to capture at least one of the particulate or contaminant from the fluid;
the container arrangement having a shoulder located at the second end of the passage; the shoulder having an interior slot configured to retain a gasket to provide a fluid tight seal with the center post; and
the container arrangement being removable with the filter element from the filter housing.
|