Unit for filtering a fluid
US7060183B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/0439
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A filtering unit, which may be used to filter blood or blood components to remove leukocytes. The filtering unit includes a rigid outer casing connected to a filter medium by an impermeable association means to define two compartments. The association means may be flexible and may be disposed around the filter medium. The filtering unit may additionally include a pre-filter and a post-filter.
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