Multi-flow filtration system

USRE44972E1 · kind E1 · reissue

Assignee

• Surgiquest, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Paul A. Matula · Brookfield, US
• Dominick Mastri · Bridgeport, US
• James R. Parys · Wallingford, US
• Ralph Stearns · Bozrah, US
• Johnnie H. Copley · Morris, US
• Christopher G. Estkowski · Menlo Park, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 18, 2012
• Grant date: Jul 1, 2014
• Expiry date: Dec 18, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

Disclosed is multi-flow filter cartridge assembly that includes an elongated housing that has axially opposed proximal and distal ends and defines an interior cavity and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end. The cartridge assembly also includes first, second and third filter elements. The first filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port. The second filter element is disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port. Lastly, the third filter element is also disposed within the interior cavity of the housing and conditions fluid that traverses the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port. The first flow path is isolated from the second and third flow paths and the second flow path is isolated from the third flow path.