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Gravity-flow filter assembly

US11465914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2016
Grant dateOct 11, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2307/04
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for dispensing a liquid is disclosed. The apparatus can include a cap configured to connect to a container body having a chamber for containing the liquid. The cap can include a fill aperture through which the liquid is supplied to the container body and a pour aperture through which the liquid exits the apparatus. A fill lid can be rotatable about a pivot axis in a first direction to close the fill aperture and rotatable about the pivot axis in a second direction to open the fill aperture, the first direction opposite the second direction. A pour lid can be rotatable about the pivot axis in the first direction to open the pour aperture and rotatable about the pivot axis in the second direction to close the pour aperture. A filter assembly comprising a filter cartridge can connect to the cap.

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