Air-powered filter arrangement

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2004-11-30

2008-01-08

Prince, Fred G. (Department: 1724)

Liquid purification or separation

Structural installation

Closed circulating system

C210S167270, C210S220000, C210S416200, C119S259000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07316775

ABSTRACT:
A filter including a filter housing having a spillway and a pneumatic intake assembly that draws water from an aquarium into the filter housing. The filter housing being configured to internally mount to the aquarium. The filter housing having first and second chamber oriented in a side-by-side arrangement such that water flows in a generally horizontal direction through a filter cartridge positioned between the first and second chambers.

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