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A filter and a filter and valve assembly primarily intended for use in fluid analyzer systems for particulate or coalescing filtration of fluids includes a filter assembly having a base element with all port openings in the base and with the port openings arranged so that the assembly can be mounted

A filter and a filter and valve assembly primarily intended for use in fluid analyzer systems for particulate or coalescing filtration of fluids includes a filter assembly having a base element with all port openings in the base and with the port openings arranged so that the assembly can be mounted in a variety of selected positions. An integrally valved filter assembly is also disclosed and is provided with a rotary valve that can control flow between a filter chamber and multiple supply and/or discharge ports.

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A filter assembly particularly suited for use in fluid analyzer systems for particulate or coalescing filtration of fluids comprising: a body defining a filter chamber with a filter element positioned in the filter chamber to divide the filter chamber into first and second portions; a valve chamber

A filter assembly particularly suited for use in fluid analyzer systems for particulate or coalescing filtration of fluids comprising: a body defining a filter chamber with a filter element positioned in the filter chamber to divide the filter chamber into first and second portions; a valve chamber in the body; at least five fluid flow passages connecting from the exterior of the body to the valve chamber; and, a valve means in the valve chamber movable between first and second positions, said valve means including flow controlling means operable in the first position of said valve means to connect a first and a second of the fluid flow passages with the first portion of the filter chamber and simultaneously connect a third flow passage with the second portion of the filter chamber while preventing flow through the fourth and fifth of the flow passages, said flow controlling means operable when said valve means is in the second position to prevent flow through the first, second and third flow passages while connecting the fourth flow passage to the first portion of the filter chamber and connecting the fifth flow passage with the second portion of the filter.