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A filter assembly having first and second opposite frame members and a filter element removably secured to the first and second frame members is provided. The filter element is preferably a pleated paper filter, positioned in extension between opposite end panels. An arrangement is provided for secu

A filter assembly having first and second opposite frame members and a filter element removably secured to the first and second frame members is provided. The filter element is preferably a pleated paper filter, positioned in extension between opposite end panels. An arrangement is provided for securing the end panels to, and in extension between, the first and second opposite frame members. When the arrangement is assembled, an outer frame comprising the two frame members in the two end panels is provided. In the assembly, the pleated filter fills the area within the frame. The filter media can be conveniently removed and replaced in the frame, as desired.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A filter assembly comprising:(a) first and second opposite, separate frame members; said first and second frame members comprising permanent constructions within the filter assembly;(i) said first frame member including a first receiving slot arrangement thereon;(ii) said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A filter assembly comprising:(a) first and second opposite, separate frame members; said first and second frame members comprising permanent constructions within the filter assembly;(i) said first frame member including a first receiving slot arrangement thereon;(ii) said second frame member including a second receiving slot arrangement thereon;(b) a filter element removably and replaceably secured to said first and second frame members; said filter element comprising:(i) a filter media member;(ii) first and second opposite end panels; said filter member being secured in extension between said first and second end panels;(A) said first and second end panels comprising paperboard material;(B) said first end panel including a slidable portion constructed and arranged to slide within said first receiving slot arrangement;(C) said second end panel including a slidable portion constructed and arranged to slide within said second receiving slot arrangement; and(iii) said filter element being releasably secured to said first and second frame members by a slidable engagement between: said first end panel slidable portion and said first receiving slot arrangement; and said second end panel slidable portion and said second receiving slot arrangement;(A) said slidable engagement being constructed and arranged to permit selected removal and replacement of said filter element from said first and second frame members by sliding each of said first and second end panels relative to said first and second frame members.