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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 12, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2010
Robert Lackey, Hickory, NC (US);
Bob Beckmann, Vale, NC (US);
Glenn Cueman, Denver, NC (US);
Protect Plus, LLC, Hickory, NC (US);
Abstract
The present invention is a liquid filter that includes a removable filter cartridge that is easily accessible for quick, easy replacement, the filter being installed directly adjacent to or preferably in direct contact with the sink itself utilizing the opening originally intended for the spray attachment on the sink, or, where there is no opening for a spray attachment, by adding a small hole to access the liquid supply below the countertop, the filter being designed to sit entirely on top of the sink flange or countertop immediately adjacent to the sink and containing an integral faucet for dispensing filtered liquid, along with an integral actuator or switch to control the flow of filtered liquid.