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Filter assembly and methods for external filter for an aquarium

US9043997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12References

36Claims

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Assignee

Spectrum Brands, Inc. · US

Inventors

Mark Agresta · Nutley, US
Joseph C. Carley · Sycamore, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 22, 2012
Grant date	Jun 2, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 8, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/4973
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An external filter for an aquarium includes a canister filter having a filter assembly removably oriented therein. The filter assembly includes at least two stacked trays releasably secured together in series. The stacked trays include a compartment for holding filter media. In one embodiment, the trays are releasably secured together with a strap. In one embodiment, the filter assembly also includes a handle. In one example, the strap forms a portion of the handle.

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