Fluid flow controller and filter assembly with fluid flow controller

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9884278
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14628780

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A filter assembly comprises a housing open at a first end and holding a filter element therein and an end plate secured to the housing and closing the first end and enclosing the filter element within the housing. The plate includes a first inlet opening, a second inlet opening, and an outlet opening. The filter assembly further includes a fluid flow controller disposed between an end of the filter element and the end plate. The flow controller includes a valve including a first portion cooperating with the first inlet opening and a second portion cooperating with the second inlet opening. The fluid flow controller further includes a spring-loaded valve seat in communication with the valve and providing resistance to movement of the first portion of the valve.

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JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC520 MADISON AVENUE 16TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10022

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bilski, Gerard W Perrysburg, US 25 319
Memmer, Timothy L Bowling Green, US 16 147

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