Patents Assigned to Affinia Group Inc.
  • Patent number: 9468870
    Abstract: A filter element is removably positionable within a filter housing that includes a standpipe extending therewithin and provided with a flow control valve. The filter element comprises a tubular filter media, a first end cap, a second end cap longitudinally spaced from the first end cap, and a center tube extending between the first and second end caps. The center tube has a substantially cylindrical body extending between opposite first and second ends of the center tube. The center tube has at least one inlet opening formed on the cylindrical body and a standpipe opening at the second end thereof adjacent to the second end cap through which the standpipe may be inserted longitudinally into the center tube. The center tube further has at least one actuator key provided to open the flow control valve of the standpipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Affinia Group Inc.
    Inventors: Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Mark A. Roll
  • Publication number: 20080267695
    Abstract: An idler arm bracket bearing includes a plurality of inwardly extending fingers to contact the bracket. The fingers deflect toward the bearing body as the fingers contact the bracket, thereby ensuring a full contact fit that provides a tighter joint assembly. Rib members are located between the fingers to center the bracket and limit the resilient deflection of the fingers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Affinia Group Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest E. Martin
  • Patent number: 7390126
    Abstract: An idler arm bracket bearing includes a plurality of inwardly extending fingers to contact the bracket. The fingers deflect toward the bearing body as the fingers contact the bracket, thereby ensuring a full contact fit that provides a tighter joint assembly. Rib members are located between the fingers to center the bracket and limit the resilient deflection of the fingers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Affinia Group Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest E. Martin