Abstract: A filtration system having an in-line filter cartridge with the inlet at one end of the filter cartridge and the outlet at the opposite end of the cartridge. The filter cartridge is connected to the cartridge mounting on the fluid conduits via quick-disconnect couplers with built-in automatic water shutoff capability which enables the filter cartridge to be installed and removed in a horizontal movement. A recirculating bypass is provided in the system which includes a pair of bypass branch lines to recirculate the fluid and prevent trapped stagnant water in the bypass lines. In a shown preferred usage, the filtration system utilizes a filtration cartridge and mount to allow filter cartridges to be easily mounted upon and removed from automatic beverage dispensers.

Abstract: A filtration system having an in-line filter cartridge with the inlet at one end of the filter cartridge and the outlet at the opposite end of the cartridge. The filter cartridge is connected to the cartridge mounting on the fluid conduits via quick-disconnect couplers with built-in automatic water shutoff capability which enables the filter cartridge to be installed and removed in a horizontal movement. A recirculating bypass is provided in the system which includes a pair of bypass branch lines to recirculate the fluid and prevent trapped stagnant water in the bypass lines. In a shown preferred usage, the filtration system utilizes a filtration cartridge and mount to allow filter cartridges to be easily mounted upon and removed from automatic beverage dispensers.

Abstract: A filtration system having an in-line filter cartidge with the inlet at one end of the filter cartridge ans the outlet at the opposite end of the cartridge. The filter cartridge is connected to the cartridge mounting on the fluid conduits via quick-disconnect couplers with built-in automatic water shutoff capability which enables the filter cartridge to be installed and removed in a horizontal movement. A recirculating bypass is provided in the system which includes a pair of bypass branch lines to recirculate the fluid and prevent trapped stagnant water in the bypass lines.

Abstract: Filtering apparatus provided for separating contaminants from a fluid flow includes a hollow housing having an inlet and an outlet therein adapted to permit the flow of fluid therethrough, and a hollow, generally concave shaped, porous, self-supporting filtering membrane having an opening into the interior thereof at its base end. The filter membrane is secured in the housing intermediate the inlet and outlet, so that the fluid flow enters the interior portion of the filtering membrane through the opening at its base end and exits therefrom through the porous filtering membrane to the outlet.