Abstract: A water purifier using common advantages of natural and forced types operated without an external electric power source, resulting in high efficiency of water purification.

Abstract: A small filter cartridge is particularly adapted to be attached to the neck of a conventional plastic soft drink bottle to filter contaminated water contained in the bottle by passing the water through the filter as it is discharged from the bottle. The flexible bottle walls are squeezed to pressurize the water and facilitate flow through the filter element. The filter includes a uniquely positioned check valve which allows pressure equalization of the bottle interior in a simple and efficient manner. The filter is attached directly to the neck of the bottle and embodiments are disclosed in which the element is inserted completely within the bottle and mounted entirely outside the bottle.

Abstract: A water treatment system having dosing control for providing treated water having very low organic and ionic contamination, that can be accurately dispensed. The water treatment system having dosing control includes a water inlet hydraulically connected to a pump having a variable speed motor. At least one water treatment device is hydraulically connected downstream of the pump, at least one outlet valve is hydraulically connected downstream of the water treatment unit, and a recirculation line is hydraulically connected from the outlet valve to the pump. The output of the pump is controlled by a regulating device connected to the variable speed motor. The system provides for lower electrical current usage and reduced acoustical disturbances.

Abstract: Paper coffee filters are stacked one atop another and packaged within a container, such as a carton or a plastic bag. The paper coffee filters define a cavity within the container in which is placed a water filter device comprising activated carbon. The paper filters are used to filter coffee grounds or the like from a brewed beverage. The water filter device is used to filter impurities from the brewing water before the brewing process. The disclosed packaging arrangement reduces packaging costs and serves to notify users that their existing water filter device has reached the end of its useful life because the coffee filters and the replacement water filter device are provided in a unitary package.

Abstract: A filter cartridge assembly comprising: at least one filter cartridge; said filter cartridge including a housing having two ends, the housing containing a filter media; a first end cap disposed on one end of said housing, said first end cap including a fluid inlet port, a fluid outlet port, a first fluid distributor, and a vent including at least one hydrophobic membrane positioned in a channel formed in said first end cap that allows entrapped air to be removed from said cartridge; a second end cap disposed on a second end of said housing, said second end cap including a product collection plenum, and a second fluid distributor that separates said filter media from said product collection plenum; and a liquid transfer tube disposed within the housing and extending from said product collection plenum to said fluid outlet port, is disclosed.

Abstract: An adsorbent material containing package is provided for use within the sealed canister of a liquid accumulator for an air conditioning system of the kind in which the suction tube within the canister has spaced upwardly extending legs connected by a bottom bite and in which the bleed opening in the bite is formed as a downwardly extending nipple. The adsorbent material package is formed with substantially identical first and second pouches formed of tubular porous polyester felt material with sealed upper and lower ends containing a quantity of adsorbent material. The pouches making up the package are joined to each other at upper flanges with the junction being located along an extension of a median line through the pouches and leaving the ends of the flanges free of attachment. The transverse width of the pouch flanges exceeds the spacing of the suction tube legs so that the flange end portions are splayed to receive one of the legs therebetween thereby locating the package in relation to the suction tube.

Abstract: A filter assembly for a flexible, portable bottle having a sealing cap including a filter attached to the interior of the cap to filter out substantially all INORGANICS, ORGANICS, RADIOLOGICAL CHEMICALS AND MICROBIOLIGY. The filter assembly also may include a second filter or Iodinator sealed in the flexible bottle to further remove micro-organisms from water passing therethrough. The filter assembly is designed so that the flexible bottle must be pressurized, as by being hand pressed, after it is filled with water to force flow of water through the either or both of the filters. The filter in the cap includes a check valve to allow the bottle to be repressurized after water has been dispensed from the bottle.

Abstract: A filter/drier for receiving and discharging a flow of refrigerant having a header with an inlet passage forming a plenum and an outlet passage through the header. A louvered baffle plate has peripheral tabs crimped over an annular flange on the header to form a subassembly. A cup-shaped shell containing desiccant, with a layer of fibrous filter material over the desiccant, is assembled over the header subassembly and sealed to the header by weldment. The peripheral spaces between the crimped baffle tabs provide exclusive flow dispersion to an annular collector space in the header which communicates with the outlet passage.

Abstract: A receiver/dryer (10) includes a canister (12) with a cylindrical sidewall (13), an integral lower end (14), and an open upper end (16). A pick-up tube (18) is disposed centrally within the canister. According to one aspect, the lower end (19) of the pick-up tube has a wedged-shape and which is supported by the lower end of the canister. The upper end (20) of the pick-up tube has an annular groove (21) which carries an O-ring seal (22). A lower baffle (23) and lower filter pad (40) are received over the pick-up tube with the lower baffle having a tight slip-fit therewith; loose desiccant (24) is introduced into the canister and supported by the lower baffle and filter pad; and then an upper filter pad (50) and upper baffle (44) are received over the pick-up tube, with the upper baffle having a slip-fit therewith.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removal of contaminants from fluid columns utilizes a solidifying polymer-based filtration media to extract pollutants, such as organic compounds and metals. Dissolved, emulsified or suspended contaminants are absorbed and solidified into an easily retrievable mass and retained within a replaceable filter container. Solidified contaminants may not leach when exposed to pressure limits currently used to determine landfill acceptability, may be incinerated as fuel for their BTU content or used as a component in the production of asphalt, roofing material or other tar-like compounds. Treated fluid columns exit the process containing acceptable levels of contaminants to permit free release into the environment.

Abstract: A portable container (2) for purifying drinking water (4), which container (2) comprises a body portion (6) for containing the drinking water (4), a handle (8) for lifting the container (2) for water pouring and water re-filling purposes, an ozone generator (10) for generating ozone from air, an air pump (12) for delivering air to the ozone generator (10) in order to produce a mixture of air and ozone and for delivering the mixture of air and ozone to the drinking water (4) in the body portion (6), and a filter (14) for the drinking water (4), and the container (2) being such that the mixture of air and ozone delivered to the drinking water (4) in the body portion (6) causes the drinking water (4) and the mixture of air and ozone continuously to pass through the filter (14) whereby the filter (14) filters the drinking water (4), and the ozone purifies both the water and the filter means (14).

Abstract: A device for purifying gasoline by separating the paraffins and varnishes that when burned through an internal-combustion engine cause air pollution. The device includes a inlet fitting (1), a removable cap (2) or non-removable cap (8), a filter shell (4), a granular filter medium (7), a non-removable cap (5) and an outlet fitting (6). The gasoline enters the device and comes in contact with the granular carbon filter medium and then exits the device and proceeds on to the gasoline distribution system.

Abstract: A feeder insert apparatus for a tubular water filtration cartridge utilized in household point of use water filtration systems. The feeder insert allows a chemical to be fed into a incoming water supply at a controlled rate by employing a bypass system that allows a predetermined amount of incoming water to flow past the feed chemical without contacting the chemical. The amount of water in the bypass flow can also be manually adjusted through the use of two adjustment mechanisms, an adjustable ring and a rotatable end cap, located on the feeder insert.

Abstract: A water tapping fixture with an outlet opening which is connected to a supply connection through a pipe having at least one valve, wherein an ultraviolet light radiating device is arranged in the pipe connected to the water tapping fixture. The ultraviolet light radiating device is arranged closely adjacent the outlet opening of the fixture. The outlet opening may be arranged in a head which is movable relative to a base part and the ultraviolet light radiating device is arranged in the head. Such a head may be, for example, a shower head which is connected through a hose to a wall fixture. The head may be connected through a flexible line to the base part and a feed line for the ultraviolet light radiating device is attached to the flexible line.

Abstract: A multi-stage, modular water filter apparatus having at least first and second filter housings engageable with one and other, and each being engageable with a water inlet member, a water outlet member and a fluid filter cartridge for removing undesired components in a water supply.

Abstract: A filtration tank and means for subsequent purification of filter bag purified waste water, especially grey water, which is introduced into the top of a filter tank and is evenly distributed by means of spray nozzles on the top layer of purification media, which are built up in layers in a tank around a built-in central pipe. The layers of purification media consist of varying types of material and grain size, density, weight, ect. The water passes through the varying layers of purification medium and is collected on the bottom of the central pipe, where a pump lifts the water through a U.V. treatment apparatus for sanitation.

Abstract: A fish filter is provided including a mounting assembly mounted on a fish tank. Also included is a filter situated within the mounting assembly. The filter has filtering material situated therein. At least one vertical pipe extends from the filter on a first side of the filtering material. Further, an output is positioned on a second side of the filtering material. Situated within the fish tank is a pump which is connected to the filter for suctioning water through the vertical pipe and the filtering material.

Abstract: A faucet mounted water filtration system with a filter life monitor includes a filter housing with a flexible cap which deflects upon introduction of water into the housing. The deflection of the cap closes a switch on an electrical circuit which counts the time the water is flowing through the housing. Once a predetermined amount of time accumulates, the circuit generates a message to inform the user that the filter needs replacement. The invention further includes a selector switch on the electrical circuit for signaling the circuit to count one of two predetermined amounts of time prior to generating a message.

Abstract: A liquid flow meter is designed to monitor the flow of a liquid through an enclosed stream such as through the tubes or internal passageways of a device such as a filtration system. The liquid flow meter includes an axial-flow magnetic turbine and a detector such as a reed switch that monitors turbine rotation by counting pulses. The counted pulses are then used to determine the aggregate volume of liquid that has flowed through the flow meter. When the liquid flow meter is used in a domestic potable water filtration system or in a similar application, the counted pulses can also be used in conjunction with a timer to determine liquid flow rate as well as the remaining useful life of a filter cartridge of the filtration system and/or of the remaining volumetric filtration capacity of the filter cartridge. The liquid flow meter exhibits high linearity or consistency of flow measurement over a wide range of liquid flow rates--even at very low pressures and low flow rates.

Abstract: A receiver-dryer for use in an air conditioning system utilizes desiccant bags that can be mounted within the receiver-dryer body without using mounting plates or baffles. The receiver-dryer includes an output tube having a retaining shoulder located thereon. In one embodiment, a desiccant bag includes a rigid eyelet that cooperates with the retaining shoulder to support the desiccant bag. In an alternate embodiment, the desiccant bag is supported by the retaining shoulder via a support washer.

Abstract: A water purifier includes a water storage tank and a plurality of filters which purify water delivered to the storage tank. A water sterilizer is provided for inhibiting the growth of bacteria in the purified water. The sterilizer comprises a cartridge in which an antibiotic substance, such as an iodine resin, is disposed. The sterilizer can be disposed within a filter, such as a final one of the filters, or it can be disposed in a water conduit of the filtering system.

Abstract: The point-of-use water treatment system for treating water to be dispensed from a container includes a filter media positioned adjacent a water input opening of the container, through which water is filtered into the container. The filter media includes a water soluble disinfectant positioned thereon or therein, with the preferred disinfectant tetraglycine hydroperiodide, chloramine-T, or calcium hypochlorite. The disinfectant dissolves in the water as it passes through the filter, and reduces the biological activity of microbiological agents in the water. A point-of-use method of the present invention which reduces microbiological contamination in a predetermined volume of water to be dispensed from a container which utilizes a filter media containing a water soluble disinfectant impregnated thereon is also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a filter cartridge for a sports bottle are shown and described. Each embodiment has a member for containing or attaching to a filter media and having a means of securing the cartridge inside the bottle neck without requiring modification of the bottle or bottle cap. The preferred cartridge includes a generally cylindrical cup or ring for holding media, and an extension that fits between the cap and the bottle neck to secure the cartridge in place while preserving a water-tight seal. The extension has a slanted inner surface that diverts the cap's knife edge inward slightly and then seals with the outside surface of the knife blade. As the cap is installed and the knife presses down against the extension, the knife forces the expandable or flexible extension outward slightly to seal against the neck.

Abstract: An adsorbent material containing package is provided for use within the sealed canister of a liquid accumulator for an air conditioning system of the kind in which the suction tube within the canister has spaced upwardly extending legs connected by a bottom bite and in which the bleed opening in the bite is formed as a downwardly extending nipple. The adsorbent material package is formed with substantially identical first and second pouches formed of tubular porous polyester felt material with sealed upper and lower ends containing a quantity of adsorbent material. The pouches making up the package are joined to each other at upper flanges with the junction being located along an extension of a median line through the pouches and leaving the ends of the flanges free of attachment. The transverse width of the pouch flanges exceeds the spacing of the suction tube legs so that the flange end portions are splayed to receive one of the legs therebetween thereby locating the package in relation to the suction tube.

Abstract: A water filter includes a housing, a base adapted to engage with a lower end of the housing, two filtering cores each having a cylindrical casing threadedly connected with an upper circular cover and a lower circular cover, the lower circular cover having a threaded circular shoulder depending downwardly therefrom and a tubular neck having an upper end extending upwardly from the threaded circular shoulder and a lower end extending downwardly from the threaded circular shoulder, a first seat formed with an inner neck and an outer neck and arranged in a respective recess of the base, and a second seat formed with an second inner neck and an second outer neck and fitted into a respective recess of the base, whereby the water filter will provide two circulation cycles for purifying water.

Abstract: A spout-mounted water filter assembly suitable for use with a shallow sink having a short necked spout. The water filter assembly includes a water filter unit and an extension pipe which provides additional vertical clearance between the base of the sink and the outlet of the filter unit. The extension pipe may further be dimensioned to provide additional clearance relative to an inner edge of the sink in order to prevent interference between the water filter unit and the sink. The water filter assembly of the present invention is versatile and may be configured in a variety of orientations to fit a variety of sink/faucet combinations.

Abstract: A method for the removal of organic compounds from columns of air or water. The method utilizes a solidifying organic polymer-based filtration media and activated carbon placed in separate containers and arranged in an in-line, two phase process to extract organic compounds and metals from feed streams containing emulsified or suspended concentrations of organic contaminants by absorbing and solidifying the organics into an easily retrievable, disposable mass. The treated feed streams exit the process containing acceptable limits of the organic compounds and metals within the fluid columns to permit their free release into the environment.

Abstract: A preformed desiccant bag for use with a retaining clip including a preformed porous casing including a first preformed bulbous end portion of a first girth, a second preformed bulbous end portion of a second girth, a central preformed waist portion of a third girth located between the first and second preformed bulbous end portions, with the third girth being smaller than either the first and second girths to thereby provide a pronounced position for reception of a retaining clip, and desiccant in the casing.

Abstract: An insert for a storm drain or sanitary sewer inlet such as are found in factory or warehouse floors, parking lots and car washes in which the insert holds one or more bags of filter media. The bags have a very open structure such as coarse weave cotton permitting water entering the drain to pass through each bag and the filter media inside the bag. The entire bag may be conveniently withdrawn from the insert and replaced as the filter media becomes saturated. Preferably, a first bag contains an absorbant cellulose particulate media which absorbs oils and greases and post non-volatile hydrocarbons and a second bag contains specially textured activated carbon which absorbs organically bound heavy metals and volatile hydrocarbons as well other VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Various types of filter media and configurations of these media also allows for the removal of dissolved heavy metals, and even the removal of pathogenic microbes.

Abstract: A cup like, rigid desiccant container and methods for co-molding the container to associated accumulator tubing are disclosed. The container includes an elongated U-shaped slot bounded by upstanding wall surfaces of the housing. A first pair of opposed ridges formed on opposite ones of the walls is provided for snap fitting over an accumulator tube or tube segment. A pair of opposing protuberances is provided on opposite wall surfaces near the circumferential border of the container to provide a second grasping location to snap or friction fit over a second tube or tube segment.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a water filter designed to be inserted into a drinking water circuit. The water filter has a support designed to house removably one or more different filters each having a different filtering property and adapted to be mounted either independently of each other or associated in a particular combination so as to effect a filtration of the drinking water according to its composition.

Abstract: A shower device having a water purifying function includes a cartridge type filter formed with a water inlet at one end and a water outlet at the other end and means for showering such as a shower head connected to the water outlet of the cartridge type filter. The cartridge type filter contains a tannin layer consisting of a material comprising tannin, a bakuhanseki layer consisting of granular bakuhanseki formed in a layer, a ceramic layer consisting of granular ceramic formed in a layer, a magnetite layer consisting of broken pieces of magnetite formed in a layer and provided at least on the water inlet side or on the water outlet side of the ceramic layer, and magnetizing means such as magnets for magnetizing the magnetite layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filter system (10) for use in filtering contaminants and sediments as well as introducing aeration of the liquids flowing into a storm drain (20). The filter system may include a housing (12) that is positioned beneath the storm drain, underneath the outer grating (24) of the storm drain. A rack (14) holds a plurality of filter components (16) in a substantially horizontal orientation within the housing. The filter components house filter materials, including absorbent materials and/or geotextile fabric.

Abstract: A liquid filter includes a housing in the form of a elongated, substantially rectangular body. The body has two end walls, top and bottom walls and two side walls. The body has length, height and thickness dimensions. At least one vertical partition is located in the housing, diving the housing into at least two chambers having bottoms. Filtration particulate is located in the chambers. An inlet and outlet are provided as well as a port in the partition for causing liquid flowing through the chambers to pass between adjacent chambers.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a unique apparatus and method for extracting radioactive components from liquids, such as electrophoresis buffers. In the present invention, the radioactive liquid is pumped or transported by other suitable means and is passed through a cartridge having an elongated chamber that contains an exchange medium. The exchange medium, i.e. exchange resin, is contained within the elongated chamber between an upper frit and a lower frit. Further, the cartridge has a means within the elongated chamber for retaining pressure between the upper frit and the lower frit. The nucleotides, being charged molecules, bind to the exchange medium and are removed from the liquid. The liquid then exits the cartridge and has such a low amount of radioactivity that it can be disposed of to a conventional drain.

Abstract: A fluid filtration system for use with an apparatus, such as an electrical apparatus, having a casing within a working fluid, such as oil, is contained utilizes a filter-supporting flow conduit having an entrance end and an exit end and a filter medium supported within conduit. A pump is also associated with the filter-supporting means for pumping working fluid through the flow conduit between the entrance and the exit ends thereof so that contaminants are filtered from the fluid as it is pumped through the flow conduit. The flow conduit and the pump are adapted to be positioned in a submerged condition within the fluid of the apparatus, and a tension member is used to suspend the flow conduit in a substantially vertical orientation within the fluid so that the entrance end of the conduit is disposed adjacent the bottom of the apparatus casing. By filtering the fluid with the filtration system, the service life of the fluid is extended and the need for frequent servicing of the fluid is obviated.

Abstract: A cartridge based water purification and filtration system which permits cartridge changes without drainage at the input and output ports. Interlocking flanges at the manifold and cartridge lock the cartridge to the manifold and raised surfaces at the cartridge operate the inlet valve with a rotational seating of the cartridge. A spring biased inlet valve depends from a supply manifold input port and cooperates with the filter cartridge to prevent forward flow until the cartridge is seated to the manifold. The check valve includes a split stem which prevents chatter with valve operation. A check valve at the output port cooperates with a sealed bayonet fitting that mates to a concentric outlet port at the cartridge to prevent back flow with cartridge removal.

Abstract: A faucet and filter assembly includes a faucet secured to one end of a base which has two partitions for separating the interior of the base into three spaces. A valve is threadedly engaged in the base for engaging with one of the partition and for controlling the water from one space to the other. A bolt is secured to a lower side portion of the base for securing an outlet. A filter barrel is secured to the upper side portion of the base and coupled to the outlet for filtering the water and for allowing water to flow out through the outlet.

Abstract: A removable storm drain filter to be used in combination with an absorbent media, and a catch basin having grated inlet and standpipe outlet to remove pollutants carried in surface drainage. The storm drain filter is designed to fit within a catch basin, below the grated inlet, and upon the upward terminus of a vertical stand pipe. A filtration vessel (50) is provided to contain absorbent media and to provide a primary flow path through the absorbent media and a secondary flow path (bypass) for high flows. The filter includes a cover plate (70), structurally supported by and above the filtration vessel, to prevent deposition of sediment upon the absorbent media and to prevent direct striking of the absorbent media by influent storm water. The storm drain filter further includes a floatables screen (60) to prevent clogging of the absorbent media by floating debris such as leaves, pine needles, and cigarette butts.

Abstract: Embodiments of a fluid filtering assembly are shown and described, each embodiment including a valve head that routes fluid to and from a filter cartridge and that includes a valve system that automatically opens and closes when the filter cartridge is inserted and removed, respectively. The valve system preferably includes a generally-cylindrical piston with a hollow interior space, which receives a stem member. The stem member has a bottom-end seat or sealing member and has a central body shape that allows fluid to flow up through the piston interior space, either through or up around the stem member. Upon removal of the filter cartridge, the piston is biased to move down into an "off" position, to close both the inlet and outlet fluid passages. In this "off" position, the piston exterior surface blocks off radial fluid inlets and the piston interior surface seals with the stem bottom end seat to prevent fluid backflow out of the piston interior space.

Abstract: A water filter cartridge for use with a water faucet includes a cover and a filter element located within the cover. The cover has a single unfiltered water input connection and a pair of water output connections, one for filtered water and one for unfiltered water. There is a conduit within the cover connecting the unfiltered water input connection and the unfiltered water output connection. There is a flow path within the cover from said unfiltered water input connection, through said filter element, and connecting to said filtered water output connection.

Abstract: Two chambers in a container are separated by an easily replaced filter. One of the chambers is capable of being compressed so as to pressurize a water volume in the chamber which is to be filtered. The water is therefore forced through the filter into the second of the chambers where it is stored for use in a clean and drinkable form. The filter is made-up of a series of discs arranged to effectively remove particulate, chemical and other undesired contents of the water. The filtered water may be filtered to the molecular level providing an essentially sterile drinking water. The filter may also remove odor and taste components that are undesirable. The filter is constructed and held within the container in such a manner as to prevent seepage and leakage of the unfiltered water.

Abstract: External filter assembly for aquariums includes a filter chamber containing a mechanical and/or chemical filter and a functionally active filter upstream of the mechanical filter for actively filtering the water before the water is filtered by the mechanical filter. Fresh air is mixed with the aquarium water immediately upstream of the functionally active filter whereby the functionally active filter is directly exposed to both dissolved oxygen in the water and atmospheric oxygen mixed in the water which significantly improves both the efficiency and capacity of the filter in performing its active function. Both the mechanical/chemical filter and the functionally active filter are cartridge type filters, whereby either may be replaced without disturbing and/or affecting the operation of the other.

Abstract: A desiccant cartridge including a molded plastic shell having an outer cylindrical portion and an inner tubular portion connected by a plurality of ribs which extend therebetween, a molded plastic end cover grid secured in each of the opposite ends of the molded plastic shell and being attached to both the outer cylindrical portion and the inner tubular portion, annular porous felt members secured to the inner sides of the molded plastic end cover grids, and desiccant in the annular space between the outer cylindrical portion of the shell and the inner tubular portion thereof.

Abstract: A filter cartridge containing resin beads for purifying fluids such as water and chemicals has a cylindrical housing with an interior compartment containing a fixed septum and a moveable piston-like septum. The resin beads are packed between the fixed septum and the moveable septum. The moveable septum is displaced upstream to account for expansion of the resin beads while the flow of the fluid through the filter cartridge causes the upstream septum to maintain a packing pressure on the resin beads. The downstream fixed septum will preferably have a cone-like shape.

Abstract: A body 1 is constructed by mounting a purifier cartridge 23 in a cold-water passage 7 and is equipped with a purified water handle 16 for opening and closing a branch passage leading from the cold-water passage 7 to the purifier cartridge 23. To this body, there is mounted a base 9 which includes a valve functioning part 11 for adjusting the mixing of cold water and hot water coming through the cold-water passage 7 and a hot-water passage 8, and the flow rates of the cold water, the hot water and the mixed water by operating a lever 15. A spout 10 spouts therefrom the cold water, the hot water, their mixed water adjusted by the valve functioning part 11, or the purified water. The purified water handle 16 and the valve functioning part 11 are provided separately, and hence they can be individually replaced when they fail.

Abstract: A water treatment unit includes a base and a disposable, plug-in cartridge. The cartridge contains a pair of hollow cylindrical, porous, solid water treatment elements designed to treat water flowing radially through their walls. The cylindrical elements are mounted so as to act in parallel, thereby achieving the advantages of a long, thin-walled element in a compact configuration.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating target particles from a mixture of target and non-target particles. The apparatus includes a vessel having an inlet through which the mixture may be introduced and an outlet through which the fluid may exit, at least a portion of which is pliable; a bed of binding material disposed within the vessel, the binding material attracting the target particles such that the target particles may become bound thereto and being porous enough to allow the non-target particles to pass therethrough; and a screen disposed below the binding material for retaining the binding material in place. The pliable portion of the vessel permits the user to separate the target particles from the binding material by merely squeezing the pliable portion in such a manner as to cause relative movement in the binding material, thereby creating the necessary degree of agitation to cause the target particles to become dislodged from the binding material.

Abstract: A preformed desiccant bag for use with a retaining clip including a preformed porous casing including a first preformed bulbous end portion of a first girth and width, a second preformed bulbous end portion of a second girth and width, a central preformed waist portion of a third girth and width located between the first and second preformed bulbous end portions, with the third girth and width being smaller than either the first and second girths and the first and second widths to thereby provide a pronounced position for reception of a retaining clip, and desiccant in the casing.

Abstract: The invention provides a faucet-mounted water filter comprising an upright tubular diverter body that is adapted to be secured to the open end of the water faucet. At the bottom of the diverter body is a water outlet through which unfiltered water can be dispensed. In the diverter body is a valve with a valve outlet duct projecting from one side of the diverter body. A manually movable valve handle projects from the diverter body and is connected to the valve for directing the flow of water either through the water outlet (when unfiltered water is required) or for diverting water through the outlet duct. A filter housing is mounted upon the duct and is preferably connected to the diverter by means of the duct. A carbon block filter element is provided in the filter housing which includes a vertical water inlet surface on an outside wall and a water outlet at the bottom. The filter housing includes an annular water distribution chamber for unfiltered water which surrounds the filter element.