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Filtering system, apparatus, and method

US12161378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2023
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03C2201/26
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Presented are a method and apparatus for evacuation. An exemplary fluid evacuation system includes a surgical apparatus having a fluid conduit therethrough. The system further includes a vacuum tube fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit, and an electrostatic precipitator fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit. Additionally, the system includes a vacuum source fluidly coupled with the vacuum tube, wherein the vacuum source is operable to create a flow of fluid through the fluid conduit, the vacuum tube and the electrostatic precipitator.

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