Patent ID: 7378017
Filing Date: 2008-05-27
Classification: A61M,B01D

Abstract:
1. A separation unit and manifold assembly, said separation unit comprising a housing having at least one first fitting comprising a spherical portion and a stem extending therefrom, at least one second fitting spaced a certain distance from said first fitting, and separation means within said housing between said first and second fittings; said manifold comprising a first portion having a fluid path for fluid communication with said filter through said at least one first fitting, and a second portion having a fluid path for fluid communication with said filter through said at least one second fitting; said at least one first fitting having a portion of maximum diameter located on said spherical portion for sealing engagement with said first portion of said manifold, and having a portion of reduced diameter relative to said maximum diameter located on said stem; said first portion of said manifold including a first recess for receiving said at least one first fitting; said second portion of said manifold including a second recess for receiving said second fitting, whereby the maximum distance between said first and second recesses is greater than the certain distance between said first and second fittings.