Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm K. R Carey
  • Fluid filter with locking mechanism
    Patent number: 6481580
    Abstract: A fuel filter assembly with a replaceable filter element and a reusable filter housing, which incorporates a locking mechanism to ensure that the filter system will not be operated without a filter element installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
    Inventors: Aaron K. Amstutz, David C. Becktel, Jeffrey R. Ries, Kevin K. Socha