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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 07, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2005
Timothy Michael Goodwin, Pittsboro, NC (US);
Christopher R. Yahnker, Raleigh, NC (US);
Robert Frank Swindell, Sanford, NC (US);
Bret Schaller, Sanford, NC (US);
Shirley A. Bromley, Legal Representative, Ocklawaha, FL (US);
Timothy Michael Goodwin, Pittsboro, NC (US);
Christopher R. Yahnker, Raleigh, NC (US);
Robert Frank Swindell, Sanford, NC (US);
Bret Schaller, Sanford, NC (US);
Shirley A. Bromley, legal representative, Ocklawaha, FL (US);
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc., Sanford, NC (US);
Abstract
Fluid filter devices include at least one porous body. In one example, the fluid filter device can be incorporated as part of a fluid filter apparatus. The fluid filter apparatus can include a container defining an interior area wherein the filter device is positioned within the interior area. Particulate can be positioned within the interior area to cover the porous body to enhance the filter capabilities of the fluid filter apparatus.