Inventors:
Daniel K. Olsen - North Branford CT
John L. Pulek - Cheshire CT
Jeffrey A. Lucas - Clinton CT
Laurie Iturrino - Lebanon CT
Thomas J. Hamlin - Vernon CT
Eric Cizek - Avon CT
Clifford L. Schorr - Cheshire CT
Assignee:
Cuno Incorporated - Meriden CT
International Classification:
B01D 3900
Abstract:
A fluid filtration device is disclosed which includes a capsule housing having an upper housing portion defining an axial fluid inlet and a lower housing portion defining an axial fluid outlet, a filter assembly including an elongated mounting post and a plurality of filtration cells supported on the mounting post in axially spaced apart relationship, and structure operatively associated with the mounting post and the lower housing portion for effectuating axial compression of the filtration cells relative to the mounting post when the mounting post is engaged in the lower housing portion during assembly.