The invention relates to a water tank (1) with water filter cartridge (2), characterized in that the water filter cartridge (2) comprises two water filter cartridge outlets which are arranged concentrically to one another.
B01D 29/92 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor having feed or discharge devices for discharging filtrate
B01D 15/36 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by the separation mechanism involving ionic interaction, e.g. ion-exchange, ion-pair, ion-suppression or ion-exclusion
The invention relates to a method for operating a water filter cartridge in a pipe, said water filter cartridge having a housing in the form of a pressure vessel, and an inlet and an outlet for water, characterized in that a main flow of water to which minerals are added is conducted through a main pipe inside the pressure vessel, and a dosing flow of concentrated salt solution is conducted through a dosing pipe, wherein the dosing pipe branches off from the main pipe and passes through a reservoir of constant volume and in which there is a concentrated salt solution consisting of sulphate salt, chloride salt and/or hydrogen carbonate salt, wherein the part of the dosing pipe extending from the reservoir leads into the main flow at a dosing point through a dosing opening with a constant flow cross-section, and wherein a resistance section which is situated upstream of the dosing point in the main flow is used to set the flow resistance in the main flow such that a pressure difference results between the main flow and the dosing flow and causes a volumetric flow rate of the dosing flow of salt solution which is substantially proportional to the main flow, through the dosing opening into the main flow.
The invention relates to an in-line water treatment cartridge comprising a housing in the form of a pressure cylinder, and an inlet and outlet for water. The invention is characterized in that within the housing through which the water flows, there is disposed a reservoir which is in the form of a slack pouch and contains a concentrated salt solution, for the metered addition of salt solution into the water flowing through the housing.
The invention relates to a water filter cartridge comprising a housing and a filter-side tank connection element for insertion into a water tank, more particularly into a water tank of a household appliance (11), and a filter section for treating the water to be taken from the water tank. It is distinguished by the fact that the water filter cartridge comprises a reservoir chamber with a means to counter precipitations in the water tank, where the reservoir chamber is designed separate from the filter section and its flow guideway for the water running through the filter section to be treated, in such a way that there is no contact between the water flowing through the filter section and the means to counter precipitations, and that the reservoir chamber has at least one passage for the means, whereby the means to counter precipitations is in contact with the unfiltered water in the water tank.
C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
C02F 5/08 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents
5.
MINERALIZATION CARTRIDGE AND METHOD FOR THE OPERATION THEREOF
The invention relates to a method for operating a water filter cartridge in a pipe, said water filter cartridge having a housing in the form of a pressure vessel, and an inlet and an outlet for water, characterized in that a main flow of water to which minerals are added is conducted through a main pipe inside the pressure vessel, and a dosing flow of concentrated salt solution is conducted through a dosing pipe, wherein the dosing pipe branches off from the main pipe and passes through a reservoir of constant volume and in which there is a concentrated salt solution consisting of sulphate salt, chloride salt and/or hydrogen carbonate salt, wherein the part of the dosing pipe extending from the reservoir leads into the main flow at a dosing point through a dosing opening with a constant flow cross-section, and wherein a resistance section which is situated upstream of the dosing point in the main flow is used to set the flow resistance in the main flow such that a pressure difference results between the main flow and the dosing flow and causes a volumetric flow rate of the dosing flow of salt solution which is substantially proportional to the main flow, through the dosing opening opening into the main flow.
The invention relates to a method for operating a water filter cartridge in a pipe, said water filter cartridge having a housing in the form of a pressure vessel, and an inlet and an outlet for water, characterized in that a main flow of water to which minerals are added is conducted through a main pipe inside the pressure vessel, and a dosing flow of concentrated salt solution is conducted through a dosing pipe, wherein the dosing pipe branches off from the main pipe and passes through a reservoir of constant volume and in which there is a concentrated salt solution consisting of sulphate salt, chloride salt and/or hydrogen carbonate salt, wherein the part of the dosing pipe extending from the reservoir leads into the main flow at a dosing point through a dosing opening with a constant flow cross-section, and wherein a resistance section which is situated upstream of the dosing point in the main flow is used to set the flow resistance in the main flow such that a pressure difference results between the main flow and the dosing flow and causes a volumetric flow rate of the dosing flow of salt solution which is substantially proportional to the main flow, through the dosing opening opening into the main flow.
The invention relates to a water filter cartridge comprising a housing and a tank connection element on the filter side for inserting into a water tank, in particular a water tank of a domestic appliance (11), and a filter path for treating the water to be taken from the water tank. The invention is characterized in that the water filter cartridge comprises a supply chamber having a means preventing precipitation in the water tank, wherein the supply chamber is designed to be separated such from the filter path and the flow guidance thereof for the water flowing through the filter path for the treatment thereof that no water flowing through the filter path comes into contact with the means preventing precipitation and that the supply chamber comprises at least one passage for the means by means of which the means against precipitation is in contact with the unfiltered water in the water tank.
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
C02F 5/08 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents
C02F 5/14 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents using organic substances containing phosphorus
C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
The invention relates to a solid measuring agent for measuring phosphate and/or polyphosphate in water. This is characterized in that a water-insoluble anion exchanger which is at least partially loaded with ortho-and/or polyphosphate counter-ions is provided. As a result, the polyphosphate has a permanently stable storage capacity and also good dosage of polyphosphate in water is achieved
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
C02F 5/08 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents
B01J 39/05 - Processes using organic exchangers in the strongly acidic form
B01J 41/07 - Processes using organic exchangers in the weakly basic form
The present invention relates to a water filter cartridge, with a housing and a flow path for air for ventilating a water tank storing water to be processed by the water filter cartridge. The latter is distinguished in that shut-off means are provided for the flow path for air, preferably in the form of a valve or a membrane.
The present invention relates to a water filter cartridge, with a housing and a flow path for air for ventilating a water tank storing water to be processed by the water filter cartridge. The latter is distinguished in that the flow path has a first water barrier.
B01D 35/157 - Flow control valvesDamping or calibrated passages
B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
B01J 47/024 - Column or bed processes characterised by the construction of the column or container where the ion-exchangers are in a removable cartridge
B01D 35/027 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks rigidly mounted in or on tanks or reservoirs
B01D 29/15 - Supported filter elements arranged for inward flow filtration
B01D 29/88 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor having feed or discharge devices
B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
The present invention relates to a beverage machine, more particularly for preparing hot drinks, with a liquid cleaner replaceable container formed as a replaceable container, characterized in that parts of a liquid cleaner dosing device are formed interchangeable with the liquid cleaner replaceable container.
The present invention relates to a water treatment apparatus (1), in particular for supplying water-conducting and/or water-heating household appliances or appliances for producing and preparing food and/or beverages using treated drinking water, e.g. automatic drinks machines, automatic coffee machines, ice machines, cooking and baking appliances, steam generators or high-pressure cleaners, air conditioners or the like using treated water, comprising an agent (3) present in solid form for reducing mineral precipitates.
It is characterized in that a first medium which influences the dissolution behavior of the agent for reducing mineral precipitates is provided.
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
C02F 1/42 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by ion-exchange
C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by neutralisationTreatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
C02F 5/08 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents
C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage
The invention relates to a container (1), in particular a capsule, for the insertion into the receiving space for disposable containers, that is, into the capsule receptacle of a beverage machine, in particular of a coffee machine, in which disposable containers or disposable packages, in particular in form of a capsule, containing coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, that is, milk powder flavors, concentrates or other beverage bases are used. The invention is characterized in that the container contains a cleaning agent (5) for cleaning at least a part of the beverage machine.
The present invention relates to a water filter device comprising a filter head with filter head components, a replaceable filter candle with filter candle components, and an encoding structure which is formed between a filter head component and a filter candle component. Said water filter device is distinguished, in a first embodiment, in that an encoding structure is formed with axial orientation on an end face of the filter candle and/or on an element which is associated with such an end face of the filter candle. In a second embodiment, said water filter device is distinguished in that an encoding structure is formed separately from a fixing structure.
The present invention relates to a filter cartridge (1, 21) for inserting into a water reservoir, comprising a cartridge housing, a water inlet (3) for water from the reservoir, a water duct inside the housing (1), which comprises at least one filtering section (6), and a water outlet (8). It is distinguished by the fact that between the water inlet (3) and the water outlet (8) there is arranged at least one additional material (13, 14), which is in contact with the water running through.
The invention relates to a beverage machine, in particular for preparing hot beverages, having a liquid cleaner interchangeable container designed as an interchangeable container, characterized in that parts of a liquid cleaner dispenser device are designed to be interchangeable with the liquid cleaner interchangeable container.
The present invention relates to a water filter, having a filter head and an interchangeable filter cartridge, with a blend-adjusting element which is located on the filter cartridge. The water filter is distinguished in that during the operation of installing the interchangeable filter cartridge in the filter head, the blend-adjusting element is positioned together with the filter cartridge on the filter head via adjustable or fixed drivers. In a further embodiment, the water filter is distinguished in that an adjusting device comprises an untreated-water distribution element arranged in or on the filter head and a partial-flow channel guiding element which is complementary with respect thereto and is arranged in or on the filter cartridge.
The present invention relates to a water processor (1), more particularly for the supply of water-carrying and/or water-heating household appliances, or appliances for producing and processing foods and/or drinks with processed drinking water, such as drinks machines, coffee machines, ice machines, cooking and baking apparatus, steam generators or high-pressure cleaners, air conditioners or the like with processed water, comprising an agent (3) which is in solid form and is intended to reduce mineral precipitation. A feature of the processor is that a first medium is provided which influences the dissolution behaviour of the agent for the purpose of reducing mineral precipitation.
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
C02F 9/00 - Multistage treatment of water, waste water or sewage
C02F 5/08 - Treatment of water with complexing chemicals or other solubilising agents for softening, scale prevention or scale removal, e.g. adding sequestering agents
C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by neutralisationTreatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
C02F 1/68 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by addition of specified substances, e.g. trace elements, for ameliorating potable water
The present invention relates to a water filter device having a filter head with filter head components, a replaceable filter candle with filter candle components, and an encoding structure which is formed between a filter head component and a filter candle component. The water filter device is distinguished, in a first embodiment, in that an encoding structure is formed with axial orientation on an end face of the filter candle and/or on an element which is associated with such an end face of the filter candle. In a second embodiment, said water filter device is distinguished in that an encoding structure is formed separately from a fixing structure.
The present invention relates to a water tank and to a filter cartridge connection element which can be connected to said water tank, and also to fixing means for fixing said filter cartridge connection element to the tank. In this case, the fixing means are distinguished in that they are formed such that the filter cartridge connection element can no longer be detached from the tank without being destroyed.
A tank is proposed for appliances which use water, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for preparation of foodstuffs and/or drinks, such as automatic drinks machines, in particular automatic coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and conditioners or the like, wherein a suction connection is provided on the tank in order to suck in water from the tank by means for production of a reduced pressure, and a filter connection is provided for connection of a filter cartridge in the interior of the tank, while ensuring that only one permissible filter type is used. A tank according to the invention is distinguished by mechanical coding structures on the filter connecting element, in order to prevent the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank.
A tank for water-carrying appliances is proposed, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for the treatment of foods and/or beverages, such as beverage vending machines, in particular coffee vending machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air purifiers and conditioners or the like, a suction connection on the tank for the intake of water from the tank, with means for generating a vacuum, and a filter connection for connecting a filter cartridge inside the tank being provided, while it is ensured that only one permitted filter type is used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures at the filter connection element in order to exclude the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank.
B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof
A tank filter combination is provided for appliances which use water, in particular domestic appliances or appliances for preparation of foodstuffs and/or drinks, such as automatic drinks machines, in particular automatic coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking appliances, steamers, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and air conditioners, etc. having a suction connection on the tank for suction of water from the tank at a reduced pressure, and a filter connection for connection of a filter cartridge in the interior of and/or outside the tank to ensure use of a permissible filter type. A filter cartridge according to the invention is distinguished by mechanical coding structures with a polygonal structure on the circumferential surface on the output side of the filter cartridge to prevent the use of a filter cartridge which does not correspond to the tank.
B01D 24/00 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof
24.
Water filter cartridge system having a combined blending valve system in the candle and adjusting device in the head
The present invention relates to a water filter, having a filter head and an interchangeable filter cartridge, with a blend-adjusting element which is located on the filter cartridge. The water filter is distinguished in that during the operation of installing the interchangeable filter cartridge in the filter head, the blend-adjusting element is positioned together with the filter cartridge on the filter head via adjustable or fixed drivers. In a further embodiment, the water filter is distinguished in that an adjusting device comprises an untreated-water distribution element arranged in or on the filter head and a partial-flow channel guiding element which is complementary with respect thereto and is arranged in or on the filter cartridge.
The invention relates to a water filter device with a filter path for purification of water, in particular by ion exchange. The invention is characterised in that a depletion display for a water preparation agent in the filter path is provided.
The invention relates to a water filter device, characterised in that a control means (5) is provided the volume and/or structure of which is changed by means of a liquid (6) pending at the control unit (1) and/or which has passed through the control unit (1).
The present invention relates to a tank for water-bearing appliances, in particular domestic appliances such as beverage machines, in particular coffee machines, drinking-water dispensers, boiling and baking appliances, steam appliances, in particular steam irons, steam cleaners, pressure washers, air purifiers and conditioners or the like, having a filter cartridge connection (8). Said tank is distinguished in that an appliance connection (3) which can be connected by a predominantly horizontal insertion movement is connected to connection elements which are provided for a filter cartridge (2) which can be inserted into the inside of the tank (1). The present invention also relates to a filter for use with a water tank of this kind and to an appliance in which a water tank of this kind can be used.
The present invention relates to a water filter device, comprising a filter head (2) having filter head components (11), a replaceable filter cartridge (3) having filter cartridge components, and an encoding structure (4; 5) configured between a filter head component and a filter cartridge component. In a first embodiment, the device is characterized in that an encoding structure (4; 5) is configured at the front of the filter cartridge (3), and/or at an element associated with such a front of the filter cartridge, in an axial direction. In a second embodiment, it is characterized in that an encoding structure (4; 5) is configured separately of a fixing structure (12).
B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
B01D 35/14 - Safety devices specially adapted for filtrationDevices for indicating clogging
C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
A filter cartridge is proposed for water-conducting units, especially domestic units such as drinks machines, especially coffee machines, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking equipment, steam equipment, especially steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air cleaners and conditioners or the like, wherein a suction connection on the filter cartridge for sucking in water from the filter cartridge with means of generating a reduced pressure and a casing of the filter cartridge are provided, which is improved compared to the prior art. This is achieved in accordance with the invention by virtue of a filter zone (4) being provided in the outlet stream and by virtue of a riser line (2) arranged at least in the region of the suction connection in the casing (10) of the filter cartridge (1) being provided.
B01D 24/10 - Filters comprising loose filtering material, i.e. filtering material without any binder between the individual particles or fibres thereof with the filter bed stationary during the filtration the filtering material being held in a closed container
A tank (66) for aquiferous devices, particularly household appliances, or devices for the processing of food and/or beverages, such as beverage dispensers, particularly coffee dispensers, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking devices, steam dispensing devices, particularly steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air pressure cleaners and conditioners, or such, is provided, wherein a suction connector (67) is provided at the tank (66) for the suctioning of the water from the tank using means for generating low pressure, and a filter connector (1) is provided for the connection of a filter cartridge (31), in the interior of the tank while ensuring that only the permitted filter type can be used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures (87-96, 98, 99) at the filter connector element (1) in order to exclude the use of any filter cartridge not corresponding with the tank (66).
A tank for aquiferous devices, particularly household appliances, or devices for the processing of food and/or beverages, such as beverage dispensers, particularly coffee dispensers, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking devices, steam dispensing devices, particularly steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air pressure cleaners and conditioners, or such, is provided, wherein a suction connector is provided at the tank for the suctioning of the water from the tank using means for generating low pressure, and a filter connector is provided for the connection of a filter cartridge, at and/or in the interior of the tank while ensuring that only the permitted filter type can be used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures at the filter connector element in order to exclude the use of any filter cartridge not corresponding with the tank.
A tank for water-conducting devices, particularly household appliances, or devices for the processing of food and/or beverages, such as beverage dispensers, particularly coffee dispensers, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking devices, steam dispensing devices, particularly steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air pressure cleaners and conditioners, or such, is provided, wherein a suction connector is provided on the tank for the suctioning of the water from the tank using means for generating low pressure, and a filter connector is provided for the connection of a filter cartridge, in the interior of the tank while ensuring that only the permitted filter type can be used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures at the filter connector element in order to exclude the use of any filter cartridge not corresponding with the tank and by a blending device comprising bypass openings for mixing filtered and unfiltered water.
A tank for aquiferous devices, particularly household appliances, or devices for the processing of food and/or beverages, such as beverage dispensers, particularly coffee dispensers, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking devices, steam dispensing devices, particularly steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air pressure cleaners and conditioners, or such, is provided, wherein a suction connector is provided at the tank for the suctioning of the water from the tank using means for generating low pressure, and a filter connector is provided for the connection of a filter cartridge, in the interior and/or at the exterior of the tank while ensuring that only the permitted filter type can be used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures having a polygon cross-section of the peripheral surface at the filter connector element in order to exclude the use of any filter cartridge not corresponding with the tank.
A tank for aquiferous devices, particularly household appliances, or devices for the processing of food and/or beverages, such as beverage dispensers, particularly coffee dispensers, drinking water dispensers, cooking and baking devices, steam dispensing devices, particularly steam irons, steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, air pressure cleaners and conditioners, or such, is provided, wherein a connector is provided at the tank for the supply of water from the tank to the device, and a filter connector is provided for the connection of a filter cartridge, in the interior and/or on the exterior of the tank while ensuring that only the permitted filter type can be used. A tank according to the invention is characterized by mechanical coding structures at the filter connector element in order to exclude the use of any filter cartridge not corresponding with the tank.
The present invention relates to a water filter (1), consisting of filter head (2) and exchangeable filter cartridge (3) having blend adjusting element which is situated in the filter cartridge. The water filter is distinguished in that the blend adjusting element with the filter cartridge, during the process of installation of the exchangeable filter cartridge into the filter head, is positioned via adjustable or fixed carriers (8) on the filter head. In a further embodiment, the water filter is distinguished in that an adjusting device comprises a raw water distribution element arranged in or on the filter head and, complementary thereto, a substream channel guidance element arranged in or on the filter cartridge.
The present invention relates to a filter cartridge for use in a water storage tank of a drinks machine, such as an Espresso machine or the like, in which a filter bed formed from filter material is arranged, wherein a connection of the outlet of the filter cartridge to a connection element of the water tank is provided. The invention is distinguished in that, in filter bed 4, at least one flow area through which flow passes from top to bottom during operation is provided.
A filter cartridge 1 is proposed for use in a water storage tank of a drinks machine, such as an espresso machine or the like, comprising a casing 2 in which a filter bed formed from filter material is arranged, and an adapter part 3 for connecting the outlet of the filter cartridge to a connecting element of the water storage tank is provided. In order to ease the flow in such a filter cartridge, at least one flow region flowed through from the top downward in operation is provided in the filter bed.
A filter cartridge is proposed for use in a water storage tank of a drinks machine, such as an espresso machine or the like, comprising a casing in which a filter bed formed from filter material is arranged, and an adapter part is provided for connection of the outlet of the filter cartridge to a connecting element of the water storage tank. The filter cartridge should be designed such that different connections can be realized with the aid of the adapter part; this is achieved in accordance with the invention by virtue of the adapter part having a riser line (17) to the filter cartridge (1), which is connected to the water storage tank, for water supply into the filter cartridge from the water storage tank.
The invention relates to a sensor device comprising a base unit which consists of an oscillating circuit locating system (12) provided with at least one transmitting and/or receiving location selecting element for locating by electromagnetic waves and a sensor element (5) comprising a location oscillating circuit for marking a detectable locality which makes it possible to transmit additional information. For this purpose, the sensor element (5) is provided with an encoding unit for transmitting encoded information.
A47J 31/44 - Parts or details of beverage-making apparatus
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01F 23/26 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields
G01D 5/20 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying inductance, e.g. by a movable armature
A filter cartridge (3) is proposed in which the filter process and in particular properties of the filter cartridge can be controlled by the respective device (2) in which the filter cartridge (3) is used. This object is achieved by a communication element (17) being provided, by means of which cartridge-specific information is accessible to a corresponding external communication element (18).