Patent ID: 7703382
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: B67D,C02F

Abstract:
1. A user-replaceable filter cartridge for use in a water dispenser, said filter cartridge comprising: a housing defining a generally planar portion, a pair of first generally cylindrical portions arranged about respective generally parallel first cylindrical axes extending perpendicular to said generally planar portion, and a pair of second generally cylindrical portions arranged about respective generally parallel second cylindrical axes extending perpendicular to said generally planar portion, parallel to and adjacent said first cylindrical axes, said pair of second generally cylindrical portions lying adjacent said generally planar portion and adjacent said pair of first generally cylindrical portions, said generally planar portion enclosing a water inlet manifold and a water outlet manifold, said pair of first generally cylindrical portions enclosing first and second filter elements, each communicating with said water inlet manifold and said water outlet manifold, and said pair of second generally cylindrical portions defining a water inlet connector communicating with said water inlet manifold and a water outlet connector communicating with said water outlet manifold.