Membrane support and sealing apparatus
US5443723A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S264/48
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A membrane support apparatus is provided which includes a top section, a mating base section and a membrane support surface within the mated sections. The apparatus includes a first peripheral seal formed by extension on one of the sections which mates with a groove on the other of the sections, a second seal formed by a smooth surface on either the groove or the extension which mates with a bead on the other of the groove or extension to form a second peripheral seal. The top section and the base section optionally can form a third peripheral seal about the periphery of a membrane on the membrane support surface.
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