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Filter cartridge for gravity-fed water treatment devices

US6290848A · kind A · utility

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30Claims
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Filing dateApr 16, 1997
Grant dateSep 18, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2201/006
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter cartridge for a gravity-fed water treatment device having a porous particulate filter disposed therein. The porous particulate filter has an open upper end, a closed lower end, and sidewalls therebetween. Water is treated as it flows through the sidewalls of the filter. The cartridge also contains granular media disposed within the porous particulate filter.

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