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Filter cartridge with anti-drip feature

US9011686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2010
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2201/302
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter cartridge is disclosed comprising a housing comprising a terminal end, a connective end, and a longitudinal axis, the connective end comprising a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. The filter cartridge further comprises a filtration media disposed within the housing between the terminal end and the connective end and fluidly connecting the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet. One of the fluid inlet or the fluid outlet comprises one or more anti-drip capillary channels, the transverse cross-section of the anti-drip capillary channels being elongate in at least one direction.

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