Patent ID: 6571960
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
A fluid filtering device, comprising:a housing defining a forward end; a rear end; a top surface defining fluid inlet; and a bottom surface defining a fluid outlet; a mounting mechanism disposed on said top surface; a valve disposed within aid housing and in fluid communication with said inlet and said outlet; a filter disposed within s id housing in fluid communication with said fluid inlet and said fluid outlet; a valve actuator configured to position said valve to either: direct fluid enterin said inlet through said filter in a filtered position; or direct fluid enterin said inlet to said outlet without passing through said filter in an unfiltered position; said housing containing said filter disposed so as to extend rearwardly from said actuator in longitudinal juxtaposition to a fluid source in operation of said device; and wherein said housing further defines a longitudinally extending recess in said top surface having a shape an configuration so that at least a portion of said fluid source is within said recess.