Filter element with pinched seal

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the filter element with pinched seal embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the filter element with pinched seal depicted in FIG. 1, all other side elevational views being a mirror image thereof and having an identical appearance thereto;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a filter element with pinched seal depicted in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the filter element with pinched seal depicted in FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a filter element with pinched seal, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Xu; Jian (Maple Grove, MN), Kuhn; John David (Richfield, MN), Kreitinger; Edward J. (Apple Valley, MN), Bishop; Wayne R. W. (St. Louis Park, MN), Gieseke; Steven Scott (Richfield, MN)
Assignee:	Donaldson Company, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/152,624
Filed:	December 20, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/365
Current International Class:	2304
Field of Search:	;D23/365,355 ;55/521,497,498,357

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Lichtenstein; Lisa
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Merchant & Gould P.C.