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This invention relates to fluid dispensing apparatus. The fluid dispensing apparatus comprises a fluid storage portion comprised primarily of a substantially flexible material, a fluid exit portion, and a filter cartridge disposed between the fluid storage portion and the fluid exit portion. The arr

This invention relates to fluid dispensing apparatus. The fluid dispensing apparatus comprises a fluid storage portion comprised primarily of a substantially flexible material, a fluid exit portion, and a filter cartridge disposed between the fluid storage portion and the fluid exit portion. The arrangement and construction is such that the action of squeezing and/or inverting the fluid storage portion forces fluid stored withing the fluid storage portion to pass through the filter cartridge and towards or out through the fluid exit portion.

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[ The claims defining the invention are:] [1.] A fluid dispensing apparatus, comprising:(a) a cylindrical fluid storage portion with substantially flexible sides having a first diameter, the flexible sides being configured to yield to squeezing, and return to the original shape once squeezing has ce

[ The claims defining the invention are:] [1.] A fluid dispensing apparatus, comprising:(a) a cylindrical fluid storage portion with substantially flexible sides having a first diameter, the flexible sides being configured to yield to squeezing, and return to the original shape once squeezing has ceased,(b) a filter housing which includes an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion having a screw fit at one end with the fluid storage portion, and at its opposite end having a screw fit with the upper portion, the lower portion comprising an annular ring having a diameter substantially equal to the first diameter of said fluid dispensing portion, the upper portion being substantially dome-shaped and including a closeable fluid outlet at one end, the upper portion including an engagement means for aiding in the removal of the upper portion from the lower portion;(c) a filter cartridge containing a filter material disposed and retained between the upper portion and the lower portion of the filter housing; the filter housing being removable from the fluid storage portion as a complete unit by unscrewing the lower portion only; andthe fluid dispensing apparatus configured to allow passage of fluid from the fluid storage portion, through the filter cartridge, and out the fluid outlet.