Patent ID: 7828154

Claim:
A manifold for a filter assembly, the manifold comprising: a first base defining a first inlet passage configured to direct fuel flow to a first filter element, a first outlet passage configured to direct fuel flow from the first filter element to a second base, and a coupling configured to receive the first filter element; a second base defining a second inlet passage configured to receive fuel flow from the first base and direct the fuel flow to the second filter element, a second outlet passage configured to receive the fuel flow from the second filter element, and a coupling configured to receive the second filter element; and a diverting module coupled between the first base and the second base, the diverting module being configured to provide flow communication between the first outlet passage and the second inlet passage, such that the fuel flow in the first inlet passage passes through the first filter element before flowing into the second inlet passages, wherein the first inlet passage and the second inlet passage define a common longitudinal axis, and wherein the first outlet passage and the second outlet passage define a common longitudinal axis.