Patent ID: 6811692
Filing Date: 2004-11-02
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
A replacement filter kit for use in replacing a filter element in a waste water discharge system including a first channel defining a receptacle for a filter and a second channel connected generally orthogonally to the first channel providing an outlet from the filter receptacle, the filter kit element comprising: a shield member and a filter element, the filter element having an axial support of a pre-selected length, a plurality of bristles fixed to the axial support and extending radially outward to define an outer margin, the outer margin of the bristles, at some portions along the pre-selected length, being at least equal to an inside dimension of said channel defining the receptacle, and handle means fixed to the axial support facilitating the placement and withdrawal of the filter element in the filter receptacle, the shield member comprising a sheet generally conformable to the inside surface of the filter receptacle, the shield member having a length dimension sufficient to cover the outlet leading to the second channel for blocking any flow of waste water into the second channel during replacement of the filter element, the shield member having two corners bent outward to provide engagement tabs for engaging an upper margin of the first channel.