a fluid filter has a housing fabricated from two portions made from a toxic resistant plastic , such as teflon , and includes a filter element sealingly supported therein in such a manner that contaminants or foreign material filtered thereby is captured in an area closed off by novel seals formed between the two housing portions . the seals may take the form of an accordion - type seal , or , male - female type engaging ends may be used . the seals allow the filter element to be removed and examined , if needed , and allows the housing portions to be easily and quickly assembled and disassembled for repair or examination .