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Cross-flow filter device with pressure-balancing feature

US5258122A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 16, 1992
Grant dateNov 2, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 16, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2321/2066
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to cross-flow filtration and more particularly towards disposable, compact cross-flow filters and filtration methods incorporating a novel pressure-balancing arrangement comprising a flexible wall which expands and contracts in response to fluid pulsations. The invention further relates to methods of fluid concentration employing such a device to a fluid concentration system, and to methods of making such a filtration device.

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