Patent ID: 6280619
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
An inline water filter, comprising:a generally cylindrical filter body having a first end and a second end and a longitudinal axis, said filter body defining a hollow interior and defining openings at each of said ends, said openings being in communication with said interior;a first cap attached to said filter body at said first end and sealing said opening at said first end, said first cap defining a circular port having annular resilient tabs;a second cap integral with said filter body at said second end, said second cap sealing said opening at said second end;a first substantially right-angle fitting having a cylindrical stem portion with an annular ridge engaging said annular resilient tabs of said first cap, said first fitting configured to connect a first tube to said filter, said first fitting being rotatable about the longitudinal axis;a second substantially right-angle fitting attached to said second cap, said second fitting configured to connect a second tube to said filter; anda quantity of a granulated activated carbon filtration media inside said filter body.