Water filter assembly for a beverage dispenser
US9487413B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2307/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A water filter assembly for a beverage dispenser having a reservoir is provided. The water filter assembly includes a filter medium extending along an axial direction and a housing enclosing the filter medium also extending along the axial direction. The housing includes a channel having an inlet proximate to a second end of housing for receipt of unfiltered water from the reservoir and extending to a position proximate a first end of housing. The channel is configured to provide unfiltered water to a location proximate the first end of housing such that an entire surface area of filter medium is utilized in filtering the water in reservoir to minimize a pressure drop across the water filter assembly during operation.
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