초록

By making the fluid seal an integral part of either the filter element or the filter housing, the reliability of fluid filter assemblies is improved. In addition, the process for manufacturing filter assemblies and their individual components can be more easily automated.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A filter element comprising a cartridge filter of granular adsorbents or spiral wound membrane element, having an outer surface and a foam seal incorporated as an integral part of the outer surface. [14.]14. A filter housing adapted for receiving a cylindrically shaped

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A filter element comprising a cartridge filter of granular adsorbents or spiral wound membrane element, having an outer surface and a foam seal incorporated as an integral part of the outer surface. [14.]14. A filter housing adapted for receiving a cylindrically shaped filter element, wherein the housing includes a corresponding cylindrically shaped inner surface wherein the improvement comprises a foam seal incorporated as an integral part of the inner surface, wherein the seal is adapted to contact with an outer surface of the corresponding filter element.