In-line filter for tubing

A filter arranged to be installed in a tubing connector having first and second sections, the filter comprising:

• a hollow base formed from metal tubing and having first and second open ends, a centerline, and first and second wall portions formed between the ends and sloped in opposite directions with respect to the centerline, the wall portions being deformable between a first position in which the wall portions are spaced a first distance from each other before the connector sections are tightened together and a second position in which the wall portions are sealed against the connector sections and spaced a second distance from each other after the connector sections are tightened together;
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• a filter element mounted on the base.

A filter arranged to be installed in a tubing connector having first and second sections, the filter comprising:

• a hollow base formed from metal tubing in an annealed state and having first and second open ends and first and second wall portions formed between the ends, the wall portions being deformable between a first position in which the wall portions are spaced a first distance from each other before the connector sections are tightened together and a second position in which the wall portions are sealed against the connector sections and spaced a second distance from each other after the connector sections are tightened together;
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• a filter element mounted on the base.

A filter arranged to be installed in a tubing connector having first and second sections, the filter comprising:

• a hollow base having first and second open ends and first and second wall portions formed between the ends and a vent hole formed through the base between the open ends, the wall portions being deformable between a first position in which the wall portions are spaced a first distance from each other before the connector sections are tightened together and a second position in which the wall portions are sealed against the connector sections and spaced a second distance from each other after the connector sections are tightened together, each wall having an inner surface and an outer surface shaped similarly to the inner surface;
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• a filter element mounted on the base.

A filter arranged to be installed in a tubing connector having first and second sections, the filter comprising:

• a hollow base having a tubular body with first and second open ends and first and second opposing wall portions extending from the body, each wall portion having an inner peripheral portion connected to the body and an outer peripheral portion, the outer peripheral portions having opposing surfaces separated by a gap, the wall portions being deformable between a first position in which the outer peripheral portions are spaced a first distance from each other before the connector sections are tightened together and a second position in which the outer peripheral portions are sealed against the connector sections and spaced a second distance from each other after the connector sections are tightened together;
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• a filter element mounted on the base.

A filter arranged to be installed in a tubing connector having first and second sections, the filter comprising:

• a hollow metal base having first and second open opposite axial ends and first and second wall portions formed between the ends, the first wall portion having an internal surface opposing an internal surface of the second wall portion, the wall portions being deformable between a first position in which the wall portions are spaced a first distance from each other before the connector sections are tightened together and a second position in which the wall portions are sealed against the connector sections and spaced a second distance from each other after the connector sections are tightened together;
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• a filter element secured to one of the ends of the base.

A filter arranged to be installed in a tubing connector having first and second sections, the filter comprising:

• a hollow base formed from metal tubing and having first and second open ends, first and second wall portions each having a constant slope formed between the ends, and a third wall portion having an arcuate cross-section connecting the first and second wall portions, the first and second wall portions being deformable between a first position in which the first and second wall portions are spaced a first distance from each other before the connector sections are tightened together and a second position in which the first and second wall portions are sealed against the connector sections and spaced a second distance from each other after the connector sections are tightened together;
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• a filter element mounted on the base.

A filter arranged to be installed in a tubing connector having first and second sections, the filter comprising:

• a hollow base formed from metal tubing and having first and second open ends and first and second wall portions formed between the ends and a vent hole formed through the base between the open ends, the wall portions being deformable between a first position in which the wall portions are spaced a first distance from each other before the connector sections are tightened together and a second position in which the wall portions are sealed against the connector sections and spaced a second distance from each other after the connector sections are tightened together;
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• a filter element mounted on the base.