Fluid filter

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2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Lithgow, Thomas M (Department: 1776)

Liquid purification or separation

With repair or assembling means

C210S450000, C210S493300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07897046

ABSTRACT:
The invention comprises a fluid filter for separating contaminants from a liquid. The filter comprises a cylindrical body, a retainer, and a ring. The cylindrical body comprises an aperture disposed therethrough, a filter material for filtering the contaminants from the liquid, and an end cap portion. The retainer is coupled to the end cap portion, and the ring is disposed at least partially between the end cap portion and the retainer. A method for constructing such a filter is also disclosed.

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