Abstract: A filter housing that includes a bowl formed with a single thread that is stamped directly into the housing around a port. The thread is used to connect an auxiliary element, such as a drain valve or a WIF sensor, to the filter housing. An elevated ridge is formed around the bowl during the stamping process which increases the structural integrity of the housing around the port, and provides a surface for mating with the inserted auxiliary element.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a filter cartridge of a filter assembly for fluid circulating in an engine or a hydraulic machine, designed to cooperate with a central tube, said cartridge comprising a filtration medium and at least one end flange integrated with said medium, said flange projecting to form a cavity for a gasket, characterized in that said cavity incorporates radial retention means for said gasket.

Abstract: One embodiment is a replaceable filter element including a filter media having a first end, a second end and an interior cavity, and an endplate coupled to the first end of the filter media, the endplate including a projection extending from the endplate, the projection including a first portion, a flange and a second portion, the first portion extending from the endplate to the flange, the second portion extending from the flange. Further embodiments, forms, objects, features, advantages, aspects, and benefits shall become apparent from the following description and drawings.

Abstract: A filter element support tube has a pair of axially extending spines and first and second sets of oppositely laterally extending half-rings axially offset from each other. The support tube is efficiently manufacturable, and desirably provides a constant diameter along its axial length.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filter cartridge (1) to be inserted in the filter feed trough of a filter for fluid flowing in a hydraulic motor or apparatus and for cooperating with a center tube (2) of said filter, said cartridge having a filter medium (3) and at least one end flange (4) joined to said filter medium, characterized in that said end flange (4) is extended by a projecting part (5) defining a cavity for lodging a gasket (7), and in that said gasket has at least one pressurizing duct from the inside of said cavity. The invention also relates to a corresponding filter cartridge (1)/gasket (7) assembly wherein said gasket has at least three lobes defining three fluid receiving areas.