Ribbed plastic tray insert apparatus and method for supporting filter media in an engine or transmission filter
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1. An insert for an engine or transmission filter, comprising:
- a plastic tray adapted to support filter media above a bottom portion of a filter housing, said plastic tray comprising first segments having ribs and second segments interconnecting the first segments.
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A tray insert for supporting filter media in an engine or transmission oil filter. The tray insert is preferably made from plastic and can preferably rest on the bottom of the filter housing. Alternatively, the tray insert can preferably be made of plastic or metal and rests on at least the lip portion of the filter housing.
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30 Claims
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1. An insert for an engine or transmission filter, comprising:
a plastic tray adapted to support filter media above a bottom portion of a filter housing, said plastic tray comprising first segments having ribs and second segments interconnecting the first segments. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An engine or transmission filter, comprising:
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a filter housing comprising a lower cover and an upper cover;
filter media positioned within said filter housing; and
,a plastic tray adapted to support said filter media above a bottom portion of said lower housing section, wherein said plastic tray comprises first segments having ribs and second segments interconnecting the first segments. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method of making an engine or transmission oil filter, comprising:
injection molding a plastic rib tray insert comprising first segments having ribs and second segments interconnecting the first segments.
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30. A plastic tray insert for an engine or transmission filter, comprising:
means for supporting filter media away from the filter housing, wherein said means comprises a plastic material and is a separate component from the housing.
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