US4776956A
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Combination water filter and container apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-24
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Granted: 1988-10-11
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Expires: 2008-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A combination of a cylindrical water filter attached to a water container in the form of a handle. Pressurized water is fed through a first end of the filter through a filtering media. The filtered water exits the filter through an L-shaped channel directly into the attached container.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard M. Gannaway
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:15
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/001; C02F1/003; B; B01; B01D; B01D35/00; B01D35/02; B01D35/027; B01D35/04; C02F2307/00; C02F2307/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A combination water filter and water container apparatus comprising: (a) a hollow cylindrical tube enclosing a water filtering media, the tube having a first and a second open end; (b) the first open end of the tube having a means for attaching a fixture joined to a downstream end of a pressurized water source; (c) the second end of the tube having an exit channel leading to an interior portion of the container; (d) a pair of brackets fastening the tube to a wall of the container; and (e) the container having a means for directing a flow of filtered water outside the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A combination water filter and water container apparatus comprising: (a) a hollow cylindrical tube enclosing a water filtering media, the tube having a first and a second open end; (b) the first open end of the tube having a means for attaching a fixture joined to a downstream end of a pressurized water source; (c) the second end of the tube having an exit channel leading to an interior portion of the container; (d) a pair of brackets fastening the tube to a wall of the container; and (e) the container having a means for directing a flow of filtered water outside the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A combination apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the filtering media is activated charcoal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A combination apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the filtering media is coral sand.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A combination apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the filtering media is an ion exchange resin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A combination apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first open end of the tube contains threads on an interior wall by which it is threaded to another member on a water source.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A combination apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the first end of the tube forms an annular opening and has a locking tab integral with an interior wall, the tab projecting from the wall towards a center of the annular opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the exit channel at the second end of the tube is L-shaped.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A combination apparatus according to claim 1 wherein a first bracket permanently attached to the container slidably retains the cylindrical tube and the second bracket permanently attached to the container contains internal threads to engage threads at a second end of the tube.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A combination apparatus according to claim 8 wherein each bracket penetrates a side wall of the container and is permanently mounted by an attaching device on an interior surface wall of the container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination apparatus according to claim 8 wherein each bracket penetrates a lid of the container and is permanently mounted by an attaching device on an interior surface of the lid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
A combination apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the brackets slidably retain the cylindrical tube and the brackets are permanently mounted on a side wall or lid of the container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-10-11 | 1992-04-11 | 1992-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-11 | 1996-04-11 | 1996-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-11 | 2000-04-11 | 2000-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |