Patent ID: 6966935

Claim:
The filter cleaner comprising: a catch tank, said catch tank is of an elongated, cylindrical configuration defining an anterior end opposite a posterior end; a base, said base is mounted below said catch tank to provide support thereto, wherein said base is generally circular in cross-section having an outwardly directed, circumferential sidewall, wherein said circumferential sidewall diverges outwardly with increased distance from said posterior end of said catch tank and terminates into a planar bottom; a circular lid, said circular lid is attachable to said catch tank via a plurality of latches being pivotally affixed to said catch tank; a motor cover, said motor cover is disposed atop said circular lid; an electric motor, said electric motor is housed within said motor cover, said electric motor is mounted to a floor of said circular lid via a plurality of fasteners, and wherein said electric motor spinably drives an upper filter plate housed inside said catch tank; a lower filter plate assembly said lower filter plate assembly housed inside said catch tank below said upper filter plate; and a timer control circuit, said timer control circuit supplies voltage to said electric motor.