Penske has been granted a patent for a filtration system featuring a housing with an alignment tab and a filter element. The filter element includes endcaps and filter media, with an alignment notch that separates pleats in the media, enhancing the system’s functionality. GlobalData’s report on Penske gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Filtration system with alignment features for filter elements
The granted patent US12064718B2 describes a filtration system that includes a housing with a central compartment and a filter element. The housing features an alignment tab at one end, which extends towards the opposite end. The filter element consists of an endcap with two axially spaced surfaces and an alignment notch element that protrudes from the endcap. This alignment notch element is designed to separate pleats in the filter media, ensuring proper alignment and functionality within the housing. The claims detail various configurations of the alignment notch, including a u-shaped protrusion that interacts with the alignment tab to facilitate correct positioning of the filter element.
Additionally, the patent outlines specific features of the filter element, such as the design of the endcap and the filter media's arrangement. The alignment notch is engineered to prevent adhesive from contaminating the filter media, enhancing the system's efficiency. The claims also describe the geometric shapes of the alignment tab and notch, emphasizing their roles in maintaining the integrity of the filtration process. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive design aimed at improving the alignment and performance of filtration systems through innovative structural elements.
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