ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,491,461, issued on Dec. 9.
"Filter screen for OEM filter" was invented by Jerry A. Bruce (Greer, S.C.) and James C. Brown (Campobello, S.C.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Described herein is a filter screen used to extend the life of OEM or other equipment filters by serving as a replaceable pre-filter that reduces wear and particulate build up in the OEM or other filter, as well as methods of using a filter screen to preserve filter integrity and extend filter life."
The patent was filed on March 4, 2022, under Application No. 17/686,533.
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