US 7,320,751 B2
Adapter for filter cartridge
Christopher A. Donatelli, Macungie, Pa. (US)
Assigned to MPC, Inc., Wilmington, Del. (US)
Filed on Jul. 20, 2004, as Appl. No. 10/894,905.
Prior Publication US 2006/0016742 A1, Jan. 26, 2006
Int. Cl. B01D 35/14 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 210—232  [210/493.2] 6 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A filter system comprising:
an adapter having a mounting hub;
castellations around the periphery of said mounting hub; and
a filter cartridge having art end cap with a sealing surface which forms a seal with said adapter;
said castellations providing a discontinuous sealing surface with a flat filter end cap thereby preserving the integrity of the system by ensuring that the correct filter cartridge is installed.