Patent ID: 7264718
Filing Date: 2007-09-04
Classification: B01D,C02F

Abstract:
1. A fluid filter comprising: a manifold having a fluid inlet with an inlet stop and a fluid outlet with an outlet stop and having a cartridge seat; a cartridge, said cartridge being separable from said manifold and adapted to mount and dismount in said manifold, said cartridge having a filter housing containing a filter for filtering fluid, said cartridge also having an integral closure member; an inlet port in said closure member, said inlet port being in fluid communication with said fluid inlet of said manifold when said cartridge is mounted in said manifold; an outlet port in said closure member, said outlet port being in fluid communication with said fluid outlet of said manifold when said cartridge is mounted in said manifold; a first boss on said closure member, said first boss being disposed to open said inlet when said cartridge is mounted in said manifold; a second boss on said closure member, said second boss being disposed to open said outlet when said cartridge is mounted in said manifold; and wherein said bosses engage said inlet and said outlet sequentially.