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A modular filtering system is provided including modular filter cartridges which can be arranged into filter assemblies of various configurations by interconnecting the filter cartridges in a desired configuration. In one embodiment of the invention, the modular filtering system includes a first fil

A modular filtering system is provided including modular filter cartridges which can be arranged into filter assemblies of various configurations by interconnecting the filter cartridges in a desired configuration. In one embodiment of the invention, the modular filtering system includes a first filter cartridge, a second filter cartridge and a connector clip that mechanically secures the first filter cartridge to the second filter cartridge. The first filter cartridge includes an outlet port which is hydraulically connected to an input port on the second filter cartridge. Each filter cartridge includes a filter tube, a first end cap attached to one end of the filter tube and a second end cap that is attached to an opposite end of the filter tube. The connector clip can be connected between the first end caps of the filter cartridges, the second end caps of the filter cartridges, or both the first and second end caps of the filter cartridges. The connector clip can include a locking tab and each end cap can include a socket connector that is adapted receive the locking tab of the connector clip. The end caps can also include a plurality of planar portions arranged in an axially symmetric pattern around the side wall of the end caps. The inlet and outlet ports and the socket connector are disposed on the end caps at a planar portion.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A modular filtering system comprising:a first filter cartridge including an inlet port and an outlet port;a second filter cartridge including an inlet port and an outlet port, the inlet port of the second filter cartridge being hydraulically connected to the outlet port o

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A modular filtering system comprising:a first filter cartridge including an inlet port and an outlet port;a second filter cartridge including an inlet port and an outlet port, the inlet port of the second filter cartridge being hydraulically connected to the outlet port of the first filter cartridge; anda connector clip connected to the first filter cartridge and the second filter cartridge to mechanically secure the first filter cartridge to the second filter cartridge,wherein the first filter cartridge and the second filter cartridge each include a filter tube, a first end cap attached to one end of the filter tube and a second end cap attached to an opposite end of the filter tube, and the connector clip includes a concave side wall adapted to substantially conform to the side walls of the first and second end caps.