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Method for separating particles

US5722926A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateJun 27, 1996
Grant dateMar 3, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB04B2005/0471
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fluid chamber and method are disclosed for filtering or separating particles. The fluid chamber includes a wall extending between an inlet and outlet to form a fluid chamber interior. The interior converges from a position of maximum cross-sectional area toward the inlet. A groove or a step may be formed on an inner surface of the fluid chamber wall to improve particle separation within the fluid chamber.

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