Filter housing arrangement
US7241379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K63/045
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aquarium filter arrangement including a filter housing and a filter cartridge positionable within a filter chamber of the filter housing. The filter arrangement includes a hinged cover connected to the filter housing. The hinged cover is designed to collect condensation when the cover is in an open position, and empty the collected condensation into the filter chamber when the cover is closed. The filtering housing also includes guides located above the filter chamber. The filter cartridge can be positioned within the guides during maintenance of the aquarium.
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