FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the inside surface of a filter element having spacer construction showing our new design. This particular perspective view is normally not seen through the side walls of the filter element, but is illustrated for purposes of clarity.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, all the sides being identical. This particular side elevational view is normally not seen through the side walls of the filter element, but us illustrated for purposes of clarity.

The broken lines which define the bounds of the claimed design form no part thereof. The broken line environmental showing is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for inside surface of a filter element having spacer construction, as shown and described.

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Office	Publication	Kind	Published	Filed	Status	Title
USthis patent	US-D422071-S	S	28 Mar 2000	19 Mar 1998	granted	Inside surface of a filter element having spacer construction

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AU	AU-136939-S	S	31 Mar 1999	9 Sep 1998	published	Filter element

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