Filter block for liquid filtration

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the invented design for a filter block for liquid filtration.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the filter block of FIG. 1, with the back view being the same as front view.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the filter block of FIG. 1, with right and left side views being the same.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the filter block of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the filter block of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional side view of the filter block of FIG. 1, taken along 6--6 in FIG. 4, the cross-section being taken axially front-to-back through the center of the filter block, and wherein stippling indicates the cut surface.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional, perspective side view of the filter block of FIG. 1, taken along 7--7 in FIG. 1, the cross-section being taken axially front-to-back through the center of the filter block, and, therefore, FIG. 7 being a perspective view of FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional, perspective front view of the filter block of FIG. 1, taken along 8--8 in FIG. 1, the cross-section being taken axially side-to-side through the middle of the filter block.

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invented design for a filter block for liquid filtration, having an axial rib.

FIG. 10 is a front view of the filter block of FIG. 9, with the back view being the same as front view.

FIG. 11 is a side view of the filter block of FIG. 9, with right and left side views being the same.

FIG. 12 is a top view of the filter block of FIG. 9.

FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the filter block of FIG. 9.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional, perspective front view of the filter block of FIG. 9, taken along 14--14 in FIG. 9, the cross-section being taken axially side-to-side through the center of the filter block, showing to best advantage the axial rib, and wherein stippling indicates the cut surface.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional, perspective right-side view of the filter block of FIG. 9, taken along 15--15 in FIG. 9, the cross-section being taken axially front-to-back through the center of the filter block; and,

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional top view of the filter block of FIG. 9, taken along 16--16 in FIG. 11, the cross-section being taken radially front-to-back through the lower third of the filter block.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a filter block for liquid filtration, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Reid; Roger P. (Caldwell, ID), Saaski; Bruce D (Nampa, ID)
Assignee:	Omnipure Filter Company, Inc. (Caldwell, ID)
Appl. No.:	D/334,382
Filed:	March 25, 2009

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	11858765	Sep 20, 2007

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/209
Current International Class:	2301
Field of Search:	;D23/207,209 ;210/282,464

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Primary Examiner: Webster; Robin V
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Pedersen & Co., PLLC Perdersen; Ken J. Pedersen; Barbara S.