Patent · US Expired

Housing with replaceable filter cartridge for use with shower head

US4933080A · kind A · utility

58Cited by
20References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 13, 1989
Grant dateJun 12, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2307/06
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A shower filter is adapted to be installed between a plumbing pipe and a shower head. The filter includes a changeable filter cartridge. A three position valve in the appliance is able to (a) block all flow of water, (b) deliver filtered water, or (c) deliver unfiltered water. An adapter may be used to enable the appliance to receive different types of filter cartridges.

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