Mechanisms and systems for directing water flow in a fluid container
US9937446B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2307/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In one example, a flume is provided that is suitable for use in connection with a filter cartridge of a water filtration system. The flume includes a hollow body that can be received within a chassis of a pitcher, and the hollow body further includes an inlet and an outlet. Flume surfaces within the hollow body cooperate to at least partly define a fluid passage extending from the inlet to the outlet. A contact portion of the flume is located proximate the outlet and engageable with a filter cartridge such that when the contact portion is engaged with the filter cartridge, a portion of the filter cartridge engaged by the flume is located outside of the fluid passage.
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