Patent ID: 8496020
Filing Date: 2013-07-30
Classification: F01M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tap and draining device for a filter cartridge comprising: a generally cylindrical handle assembly removably coupled to an exterior of said filter cartridge and comprising a magnetic ring disposed along an upper horizontal edge for providing a magnetic attraction to said filter cartridge exterior; a sealing layer applied to a top surface of said magnetic ring for providing a fluid restricting seal between said handle assembly and said filter cartridge; a lower conduit removably connected to said handle assembly; a tapping nozzle protruding from an upper end of said handle assembly for penetrating said filter cartridge exterior and coming into fluid communication with a fluid filled interior of said filter cartridge, said tapping nozzle having an outwardly flanged lower end and an opposing beveled upper end terminating in a point for puncturing said filter cartridge exterior and removably connected and compressively mated to and in fluid communication with an upper end of said lower conduit by a union nut; a drain port disposed within said handle assembly, said drain port having an inlet end in fluid communication with a lower end of said lower conduit and an outlet end exiting said exterior of said handle assembly; a valve removably connected to and in fluid communication with said drain port outlet end for providing control of a fluid flow from said drain port; a flexible drain hose removably connected to and in fluid communication with said valve opposite said drain port outlet end; and, an impact plate affixed to a bottom surface of said handle assembly; wherein striking said impact plate imparts a force to drive said tapping nozzle into said filter cartridge interior.