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An inline filter having a swivel right-angle fitting for coupling an inlet or outlet tube. The fitting includes a stem having a pair of O-rings and a distal ridge and notch. The cap of the filter includes a port having a plurality of annular, resilient tabs that engage the notch and ridge to retain

An inline filter having a swivel right-angle fitting for coupling an inlet or outlet tube. The fitting includes a stem having a pair of O-rings and a distal ridge and notch. The cap of the filter includes a port having a plurality of annular, resilient tabs that engage the notch and ridge to retain the fitting to the cap.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An inline filter, comprising:a tubular filter body having a first end and a second end and a longitudinal axis between said first and second ends, said filter body defining a hollow interior and defining openings at each of said ends, said openings being in communication

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An inline filter, comprising:a tubular filter body having a first end and a second end and a longitudinal axis between said first and second ends, said filter body defining a hollow interior and defining openings at each of said ends, said openings being in communication with said interior;a first cap attached to said filter body at said first end, said first cap sealing said opening at said first end;a second cap attached to said filter body at said second end, said second cap sealing said opening at said second end;a first right-angle fitting attached to said first cap, said first fitting adapted to connect a first tube to said filter, where said first fitting can rotate about a second axis parallel to said longitudinal axis; anda second right-angle fitting attached to said second cap, said second fitting including coupler means for connecting a second tube to said filter,wherein unfiltered liquid enters said filter through one of said first and second fittings and filtered liquid exits said filter through another of said first and second fittings,whereby rotation of said first right-angle fitting and said filter body allows for independent adjustment of radial angles of said first and second right-angle fittings.