Microstructured separation device
US6514412B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2313/146
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An active fluid separation device for removing a constituent of a fluid mixture. The separation device formed from a first polymeric structured layer having a plurality of flow channels defined in one surface, and a selectively permeable fluid separation media covering at least some of the flow channels. An external source is also included to provide a potential over the flow channels to promote movement of the fluid through the separation media, thereby removing a constituent component of the fluid mixture. A manifold in fluid contact with the flow channels of the structured layer may also be used to operatively permit the source to provide the potential over the flow channels.
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