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Unit for filtering a fluid

US7060183B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2000
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 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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