Four-way spider fitting for a filter system

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a four-way spider fitting for a filter system, according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the four-way spider fitting for a filter system.

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the four-way spider fitting for a filter system; and,

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the four-way spider fitting for a filter system, the fitting having a symmetrical opposite rear elevation appearance, and a similar appearance in side elevation view at a view point 90.degree. from that shown in FIG. 4.

The broken line showing of environment in the drawings is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D316740 May 7, 1991 Kopf
790313 May 1905 Redman
1814907 July 1931 Dugan
3473550 October 1969 Van Scoy et al.
3774604 November 1973 Danielsson
3834372 September 1974 Turney
5288290 February 22, 1994 Brody
5342517 August 30, 1994 Kopf
5540668 July 30, 1996 Wilson, Jr. et al.
Other references
  • A/G Technology Corporation Brochure "Ultrafiltration--Microfiltration--Gas Separation". Pall Corporation Brochure--Microza SP Series "Ultrafiltration Modules". Pall Corporation Brochure "Ultrafiltration for the Pharmaceutical and Bioprocessing Industries".
Patent History
Patent number: D422685
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 1, 1997
Date of Patent: Apr 11, 2000
Inventor: Henry B. Kopf (Cary, NC)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Reid Hecker
Attorney: Steven J. Hultquist
Application Number: 0/77,288
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Fitting (10) (D23/259)
International Classification: 2301;