Filter assembly

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D681816
  • Patent Number
    D681,816
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, December 23, 2010
    14 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, May 7, 2013
    11 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 162
    • D24 164
    • D24 169
    • D23 209
    • 210 198200
    • 210 444-446
    • 210 455000
  • International Classifications
    • 2401
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of the filter assembly;



FIG. 2 is a side view of the filter assembly (the opposite side view is identical);



FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the filter assembly;



FIG. 4 is a top view of the filter assembly;



FIG. 5 is a second perspective view of the filter assembly;



FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the filter assembly along lines 6-6 of FIG. 2; and,



FIG. 7 is a front view of the filter assembly.


A filter assembly for sample preparation, particularly sample preparation suited for HPLC analysis. The filter assembly includes multiple filters, each with an integrated funnel and seal. Each filter can be separated from the assembly, and can be used in conjunction with a manifold, to filter a sample into a container such as a vial that is in liquid-receiving communication with the filter.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a filter assembly, as shown and described.
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Entry
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