FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a filter media retainer in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention engaged with an underdrain assembly.

FIG. 2 is an exploded, perspective view of the filter media retainer of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an underdrain assembly, and a plurality of fasteners.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the filter media retainer of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a detailed, enlarged fragmentary perspective view of a plurality of compartments of the filter media retainer of FIG. 3 taken along section 4 - 7 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a detailed, enlarged fragmentary plan view of a plurality of compartments of the filter media retainer of FIG. 3 taken along section 4 - 7 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a detailed, enlarged fragmentary bottom view of a plurality of compartments of the filter media retainer of FIG. 3 taken along section 4 - 7 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a detailed, enlarged fragmentary bottom view of a plurality of compartments of the filter media retainer of FIG. 3 taken along section 4 - 7 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view and rear view of the filter media retainer of FIG. 3 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a right side view and left side view of the filter media retainer of FIG. 3 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the filter media retainer of FIG. 3 taken along line 10 - 10 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a filter media retainer in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention engaged with an underdrain assembly.

FIG. 12 is an exploded, perspective view of the filter media retainer of FIG. 11 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an underdrain assembly, and a plurality of fasteners.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the filter media retainer of FIG. 11 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a detailed, enlarged fragmentary perspective view of a plurality of compartments of the filter media retainer of FIG. 13 taken along section 14 - 17 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a detailed, enlarged fragmentary plan view of a plurality of compartments of the filter media retainer of FIG. 13 taken along section 14 - 17 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a detailed, enlarged fragmentary bottom view of a plurality of compartments of the filter media retainer of FIG. 13 taken along section 14 - 17 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a detailed, enlarged fragmentary bottom view of a plurality of compartments of the filter media retainer of FIG. 13 taken along section 14 - 17 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a front view and rear view of the filter media retainer of FIG. 13 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a right side view and left side view of the filter media retainer of FIG. 13 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and,

FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the filter media retainer of FIG. 13 taken along line 20 - 20 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

The broken lines of the underdrain assembly shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 11 are provided for the purpose of showing environment only, and form no portion of the claimed design.

The broken lines of the underdrain assembly and the broken lines of the plurality of fasteners shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 12 are provided for the purpose of showing environment only, and form no portion of the claimed design.

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USthis patent	US-D687861-S	S1	13 Aug 2013	17 Jan 2012	granted	Filter media retainer

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