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Hollow fiber membrane

US6447679B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 2000
Grant dateSep 10, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2313/13
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a gas-permeable hollow fiber membrane having an inner diameter of 50 to 500 &mgr;m, which is preferably a composite hollow fiber membrane having a three-layer structure consisting of a nonporous layer having porous layers disposed on both sides thereof. This membrane can be used to remove dissolved gases present in an ink.

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