Water filter

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a filter cartridge;

FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is another perspective view thereof, shown in an environment of use.

The broken lines showing the filter cartridge are for the purpose of illustrating portions of the article and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a water filter as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1154860
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 3, 2025
Date of Patent: Oct 20, 2026
Assignee: Epic Life Inc. (Niwot, CO)
Inventors: Ryan David Weitz (Palm Harbor, FL), Peter Cicchetto (Northport, FL)
Primary Examiner: Rachel A. Voorhies
Assistant Examiner: Matthew Bird
Application Number: 30/009,055
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Filter Or Strainer (2) (D23/209)