FIG. 1 is a schematic, perspective view of a filter element with centerpiece embodying our new design, the fluted filter media being shown schematically in the upper face;

FIG. 2 is another schematic, perspective view of a filter element with centerpiece depicted in FIG. 1, the fluted filter media being shown schematically in only a portion of the upper face but being representative of the entire face;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the design depicted in FIG. 2, the rear elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right elevational view of the design depicted in FIG. 2, the left elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the design depicted in FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the design depicted in FIG. 2.

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USthis patent	US-D437402-S	S1	6 Feb 2001	5 Nov 1999	granted	Filter element with centerpiece

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