Filter assembly and systems/methods of dispensing from and storing the filter assembly
US9539526B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2307/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A gravity-driven water filtering system comprising: a gravity-driven water filter configured to engage and deliver treated water through apertures of various sizes and a filter receiving device. The gravity-driven water filter includes: a bottom portion; a water filter; and a top portion. The water filter is configured to be removably engaged by hand without the use of tools from the bottom portion and the water filter, the bottom portion and the top portion are each configured to be removably engaged and disengaged to allow for replacement of the filter and reassembly of the overall gravity filter assembly by hand and without the use of tools. The filter receiving device is a) a flat bottomed stand; b) a carrying device; or c) an adapter.
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