Multi-flow filtration system
First Claim
1. A filter cartridge assembly comprising:
- i) an elongated housing having axially opposed proximal and distal ends, the housing defining an interior cavity, a central axis and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end, wherein the housing includes a pair of coaxially positioned peripheral walls of the housing;
ii) a first pleated filter element disposed along the central axis and within the interior cavity of the housing for conditioning fluid traversing the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port;
iii) a second pleated filter element disposed along the central axis and within the interior cavity of the housing for conditioning fluid traversing the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port; and
iv) a third non-pleated filter element disposed along the central axis and within the interior cavity of the housing for conditioning fluid traversing the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port; and
wherein 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.
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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.
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16 Claims
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1. A filter cartridge assembly comprising:
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i) an elongated housing having axially opposed proximal and distal ends, the housing defining an interior cavity, a central axis and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end, wherein the housing includes a pair of coaxially positioned peripheral walls of the housing; ii) a first pleated filter element disposed along the central axis and within the interior cavity of the housing for conditioning fluid traversing the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port; iii) a second pleated filter element disposed along the central axis and within the interior cavity of the housing for conditioning fluid traversing the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port; and iv) a third non-pleated filter element disposed along the central axis and within the interior cavity of the housing for conditioning fluid traversing the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port; and
wherein 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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A filter cartridge assembly comprising:
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i) an elongated housing having axially opposed proximal and distal ends, the housing defining first, second and third filter chambers and first, second and third flow paths which extend from the proximal end of the housing to the distal end; ii) a first filter element disposed within the first filter chamber of the housing for conditioning fluid traversing the first flow path from a first inlet port to a first outlet port; iii) a second filter element disposed within the second filter chamber of the housing for conditioning fluid traversing the second flow path from a second inlet port to a second outlet port; and iv) a third filter element disposed within the third filter chamber of the housing for conditioning fluid traversing the third flow path from a third inlet port to a third outlet port; and
wherein 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 wherein the first outlet port, the second inlet port and third inlet port are located at the distal end of the housing.
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14. A filtration system for conditioning fluid received from three distinct fluid sources, comprising:
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i) a controller including means for regulating and monitoring fluid flow in the filtration system, the controller defining an elongated receptacle; ii) a socket assembly positioned at least partially within the elongated receptacle defined by the controller, the socket assembly including a locking element; and iii) a filter cartridge assembly inserted into the socket assembly and secured in fluid communication with the controller by the locking element. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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