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Underdrain for filtration membrane

US6893562B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2000
Grant dateMay 17, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S210/919
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device and method for removal of liquid from the downstream side of a membrane or a well, such as a well of a multiwell plate. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a wicking structure, which channels droplets of liquid away from a membrane in communication with a plurality of wells. In the preferred embodiment, the wicking structure is placed in a manifold.

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