Fluid Filling Diverter and Collector Apparatus
OwnerMichael F. Dolaninventor
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Abstract
Apparatus that makes it possible to prefill spin-on filter cartridges by allowing users to easily pour fluid only into the filter cartridge input port holes. Particularly useful for applications where introducing contaminants downstream of the filter can be detrimental to the system the filter protects.
Claims20
A fluid diverter apparatus including a barrier section for preventing a poured fluid from flowing into a filter cartridge assembly output port with a fluid diverter feature for directing said poured fluid towards a filter cartridge assembly intake port.
A fluid diverter apparatus wherein at least one smooth surface is provided to mate with at least one integral face seal component of said filter cartridge assembly thereby diverting said poured fluid toward only said filter cartridge assembly input port.
A funnel apparatus for collecting and directing fluid to a plurality of polarly oriented output channel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.