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Filter cartridge manifold

  • US 5,194,149 A
  • Filed: 05/24/1991
  • Issued: 03/16/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Filter cartridge connector means for a filter installation of the type in which a plurality of filter cartridges are assembled into rows joined at their ends with a plurality of said connector means to form a plurality of rows of interconnected filter cartridges, characterized in that said connector means comprises a manifold having a body having planar faces at opposite ends to facilitate connection to similar adjacent manifolds, a first fluid passageway through the body providing communication from one end of the body to the other so as to permit fluid connection with adjacent manifolds, a second fluid passageway adapted to be coupled to a filter cartridge to provide fluid communication between the cartridge and the first passageway when so assembled;

  • said manifold further including a third fluid passageway adapted to be coupled to the filter cartridge to provide fluid communication between the cartridge and the first fluid passageway independently of said second fluid passageway.

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