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Filter assembly

US9422171B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14References

19Claims

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Assignee

Access Business Group International LLC · US

Inventors

Michael J. Kosak · Byron Center, US
Michael K. Greene · Ada, US
Daniel L. Schlenk · Grand Rapids, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 9, 2012
Grant date	Aug 23, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 18, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC02F2301/026
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter assembly for a water treatment system includes a first end cap and a second end cap that secure about the ends of a filter. A central member extends through a central void in the filter. The filter assembly has corresponding non-adhesive locking mechanisms that interact to secure the filter assembly together. Two gaskets may sandwich the filter and a reflector may be positioned within the central member. An ultraviolet lamp may also be positioned within the central member.

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