Abstract: A filter housing (12) has a first housing part (24) having at least one openable installation opening, at least one inlet opening for fluid to be cleaned, and at least one outlet opening for cleaned fluid. At least one second housing part (26 is configured to close off the at least one openable installation opening, and at least one latch (186) is configured to secure the at least one second housing part (26) in its closed position on the first housing part (24). The at least one latch (186) includes at least one lever element (188), at least one pulling element (190) and at least one elastic connecting element (192). The at least one lever element (188) is connected in a force-transmitting manner to one of the two housing parts (26) by means of at least one swivel mount (210) at least in the closed position. At least one pulling element (190) is connected in a force-transmitting manner to the lever element (188) at one end by means of at least one elastic connecting element (192).

Abstract: Blow molded plastic components are disclosed having integrally formed brackets, formed together with the component in the molding step. A method of blow molding is disclosed for integrally forming brackets onto a blow molded component. More specifically, the disclosures relates to a blow molded plastic component having a bracket formed integrally in the blow molding process and configured to rotate onto and lockably engage undercut features or lugs formed integrally on the outer surface of the blow molded component, all features formed during the molding process.

Abstract: Blow molded plastic components are disclosed having integrally formed brackets, formed together with the component in the molding step. A method of blow molding is disclosed for integrally forming brackets onto a blow molded component. More specifically, the disclosures relates to a blow molded plastic component having a bracket formed integrally in the blow molding process and configured to rotate onto and lockably engage undercut features or lugs formed integrally on the outer surface of the blow molded component, all features formed during the molding process.

Abstract: A conduit for an air induction system includes a duct and a flexible sealing cuff. The duct includes a first duct end, is generally cylindrical, and defines a channel. The flexible sealing cuff includes a first cuff end and is generally cylindrical. The flexible sealing cuff is carried at the first duct end of the duct. A bonded joint secures the first cuff end of the flexible sealing cuff to the first duct end of the duct. The flexible sealing cuff may be at least substantially disposed within the channel such that the flexible sealing cuff shields the channel from the bonded joint.

Abstract: A conduit for an air induction system includes a duct and a flexible sealing cuff. The duct includes a first duct end, is generally cylindrical, and defines a channel. The flexible sealing cuff includes a first cuff end and is generally cylindrical. The flexible sealing cuff is carried at the first duct end of the duct. A bonded joint secures the first cuff end of the flexible sealing cuff to the first duct end of the duct. The flexible sealing cuff may be at least substantially disposed within the channel such that the flexible sealing cuff shields the channel from the bonded joint.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a device which provides buoyancy to objects with negative buoyancy in water. The invention comprises a water-sensitive trigger which, when activated, causes a balloon to inflate, causing the object to float upon the surface where the user can then easily and safely retrieve it, through one of two mechanisms: first, a compressed gas is allowed to exit a canister and enter a balloon, second, one or more substances which, when mixed with water will produce bubbles are exposed to water and the balloon is filled with bubbles from the chemical reaction. There are a number of variable characteristics, including canister size and shape, trigger fuse length, balloon configuration, and housing material that allow a user tremendous flexibility in selecting a proper size of the invention for the user's intended purpose.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a device which provides buoyancy to objects with negative buoyancy in water. The invention comprises a water-sensitive trigger which, when activated, causes a balloon to inflate, causing the object to float upon the surface where the user can then easily and safely retrieve it, through one of two mechanisms: first, a compressed gas is allowed to exit a canister and enter a balloon, second, one or more substances which, when mixed with water will produce bubbles are exposed to water and the balloon is filled with bubbles from the chemical reaction. There are a number of variable characteristics, including canister size and shape, trigger fuse length, balloon configuration, and housing material that allow a user tremendous flexibility in selecting a proper size of the invention for the user's intended purpose.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a device which provides buoyancy to objects with negative buoyancy in water. The invention comprises a water-sensitive trigger which, when activated, causes a compressed gas to exit a canister and enter a balloon, which expands, thereby causing the object to float, in cases where the device is attached to an item on a boat, or rise to the surface, in cases where the device is attached to a sunken object. There are a number of variable characteristics, including canister size, trigger fuse length, balloon configuration, and housing material that allow a user tremendous flexibility in selecting a proper size of the invention for the user's intended purpose. Other iterations of the invention provide breathing air for underwater purposes and means of keeping cars, boats, airplanes, etc., floating when they fall into water.