Modular aquarium filter
CA 2579565 C · Owner: T.F.H. Publications, Inc. · Inventors: Axelrod, Glen S.
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A modular aquarium filter includes one or more cartridges connected in series. The cartridges may contain filter media for chemical biological and/or , mechanical filtration. In addition the cartridges are designed such that they provide a unique internal helical geometry to increase the contact area and flow rate of the water with the filter media. The helix may be optionally adjusted to provide different thickness filter layers for aquarium filtration. The pitch of the flights of the helix may be varied to provide enhanced centrifugal flow of the water within the cartridge. The present invention also provides self-sealing valve assemblies at the filter inlet and outlet which , when …
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- Filed September 7, 2005 and granted January 8, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 7, 2025.
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