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The invention is directed toward a filter element for mounting on an air filter system. The filter element has a central air flow aperture and a first slide or support construction. The slide or support construction has a central rim, which is positioned within the central air flow aperture and is o

The invention is directed toward a filter element for mounting on an air filter system. The filter element has a central air flow aperture and a first slide or support construction. The slide or support construction has a central rim, which is positioned within the central air flow aperture and is oriented to support the filter element.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A filter element for mounting on a yoke assembly of an air filter system; said filter element comprising:(a) first and second end caps having cylindrically disposed filter media extending therebetween; said filter media being embedded within said first and second end caps

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A filter element for mounting on a yoke assembly of an air filter system; said filter element comprising:(a) first and second end caps having cylindrically disposed filter media extending therebetween; said filter media being embedded within said first and second end caps; said cylindrically disposed filter media defining a cylindrical interior in said filter element;(i) at least said first end cap comprising a soft polymeric material having a central air flow aperture;(b) a cylindrical inner liner positioned to line said cylindrical interior of said filter element; said inner liner extending between said first and second end caps;(c) a first slide construction; said first slide construction having a central mounting rim, said rim being positioned within said central air flow aperture of said first end cap and within an inner diameter of said cylindrical inner liner, to slidably engage the yoke assembly of an air filter system, and be positioned between the yoke assembly and both of said inner liner and said first end cap, when said filter element is installed on the yoke assembly;(i) said first slide construction comprising a rigid plastic construction;(ii) said first end cap having a first coefficient of friction and said first slide construction having a second coefficient of friction; said second coefficient of friction being less than said first coefficient of friction; and(iii) said first slide construction being a separate member from said cylindrical inner liner and said first soft polymeric end cap.