Abstract: A housing and valving assembly for providing pre-charged oil filters wherein the housing is capable of interfacing with a mount interface, wherein the housing is configured to retain a volume of contaminated oil upon removal, and wherein the valving assembly is configured to minimize oil leakage upon insertion and removal of the housing from the mount interface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filter (10) for liquid fluid, in particular lubricant, particularly motor oil, or fuel, in particular of an internal combustion engine, a filter element (16) and a filter housing (12). The filter housing (12) has at least one inlet (24) for fluid to be cleaned and at least one outlet (22) for cleaned fluid. The filter (10) has at least one hollow filter element (16), which is arranged in the filter housing (12) such that it separates at least one inlet (24) from at least one outlet (22). The filter element (16) has at least one filter medium (26), which is at least partly surrounding at least one internal space (28) of the filter element (16) circumferentially relating to an axis (20). The at least one filter element (16) has at least one passage (34) for connecting at least one internal space (28) fluid-ducting to at least one inlet (24) or at least one outlet (22).

Abstract: A cartridge forming part of a fluid filter includes a filter element, an end cap overlying one end of the filter element, a central tube having one end secured to the end cap, a biasing element, and a relief valve having a valve piston with a head that is biased by the biasing element into engagement with a valve seat formed by an underside of the end cap. The valve seat is configured so that it has a curvature that is larger than that of the head of the valve piston. In the particular arrangement disclosed, a second end cap overlies another end of the filter element, axially opposite the end cap mentioned, and is also secured to the central tube. Preferably, at least one of the central tube and the valve piston defines a depending pilot for supporting an end of the biasing element.

Abstract: An anti-drainback valve contains a locking mechanism for securing the valve into to a filter assembly. The locking mechanism is made up of at least two keys that extend from the valve into beyond a cap of the filter assembly in order to secure the valve within the filter assembly. When multiple keys are employed, such keys may be equally spaced around the circumference of the cap. Manufacturing costs are kept minimal as minimal material is required and a two part mold may be employed during manufacturing.

Abstract: A fluid filter is described, comprising a filter body defining a cavity for a filter element, a first end cap for fitting on one end of the filter body, having an integrated single piece anti drain back valve and seal, and a second end cap for fitting on an opposite end of the filter body, having an integrated two part relief valve and supports for the filter element, formed by a relief valve body and a relief valve disc.

Abstract: A fluid filter is described, having a filter body defining a cavity for a filter element, a first end cap for fitting on one end of the filter body, having an integrated single piece anti drain back valve and seal, and a second end cap for fitting on an opposite end of the filter body, having an integrated combination relief valve element that includes supports for the filter element.

Abstract: A fluid filter and an end cap of the fluid filter are described. The filter may be a spin on oil filter, which includes a combination dual valve element defining an integral anti-drain back valve and an integral relief valve, a retainer assembly for maintaining the combination dual valve element in position in the end cap, relative to the filter. The combination dual valve element includes an ADB sealing lip forming an anti-drain back valve portion, and an RV sealing lip forming a relief valve portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a no-leak drain pipe connector for a fluid filter which helps prevent the splashing of hot fluid on individuals performing filter element and oil changes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a no-leak drain pipe connector for a fluid filter which helps prevent the splashing of hot fluid on individuals performing filter element and oil changes.

Abstract: An anti-drainback valve contains a locking mechanism for securing the valve into to a filter assembly. The locking mechanism is made up of at least two keys that extend from the valve into beyond a cap of the filter assembly in order to secure the valve within the filter assembly. When multiple keys are employed, such keys may be equally spaced around the circumference of the cap. Manufacturing costs are kept minimal as minimal material is required and a two part mold may be employed during manufacturing.

Abstract: An improved, reduced waste fluid filter has a concave housing having a first end, a second end, a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port. A cover plate assembly is sealably attached to a second end of the housing providing a closed area with which the inlet and outlet ports communicate. The cover plate assembly contains a retainer and a thread mounting plate. The improved thread mounting plate has thin steel with corrugations or ribs for stiffening the plate and is assembled with the retainer to form the cover plate assembly. An elongated cylindrical disposable fluid filter element is supported within the closed area of the housing and cover plate assembly. The filter element has a perforated center tube, a first end of which communicates with the fluid outlet port, the other end of the center tube being closed.

Abstract: A fluid filter is described, having a filter body defining a cavity for a filter element, a first end cap for fitting on one end of the filter body, having an integrated single piece anti drain back valve and seal, and a second end cap for fitting on an opposite end of the filter body, having an integrated combination relief valve element that includes supports for the filter element.

Abstract: A fluid filter and an end cap of the fluid filter are described. The filter may be a spin on oil filter, which includes a combination dual valve element defining an integral anti-drain back valve and an integral relief valve, a retainer assembly for maintaining the combination dual valve element in position in the end cap, relative to the filter. The combination dual valve element includes a ADB sealing lip forming an anti-drain back valve portion, and a RV sealing lip forming a relief valve portion.

Abstract: A fluid filter is described, comprising a filter body defining a cavity for a filter element, a first end cap for fitting on one end of the filter body, having an integrated single piece anti drain back valve and seal, and a second end cap for fitting on an opposite end of the filter body, having an integrated two part relief valve and supports for the filter element, formed by a relief valve body and a relief valve disc.

Abstract: A fuel module includes a fuel pump having a fuel inlet and fuel outlet. The module also includes a fuel filter having a filter inlet and a filter outlet. The module has a housing with a body that defines a cavity. The fuel pump and fuel filter are arranged in the cavity. The housing includes a removable end cap that at least partially encloses the cavity in an installed position and provides access to the cavity in a service position. Fastening elements such as threaded fasteners secure the removable end cap to the body in the installed position. Seals are arranged between the fuel pump and fuel filter and the end cap when in the installed position. The end cap also includes caps secured to a surface of the end cap to provide fluid passages where necessary. When the fuel pump or fuel filter requires replacement, the threaded fasteners and end cap are removed from the body, and the fuel pump and/or fuel filter may be detached from the end cap.