Particle filter apparatus
US5913768A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04B2005/0471
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for filtering or separating particles. The apparatus has a motor coupled to a centrifuge rotor rotatable about an axis of rotation. A fluid chamber rotates with the rotor. A substance is supplied to the inlet of the chamber. At least one of the motor and the substance supply are controlled to maintain a saturated fluidized bed of first particles within the fluid chamber while causing second particles to be retained in the chamber.
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