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Filtration container

US8388911B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims

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Assignee

FOSS Analytical A/S · DK

Inventors

Michael Arthur Kitcherside · Congresbury, GB
Margaret Joan Kitcherside · Congresbury, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 6, 2010
Grant date	Mar 5, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 9, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T436/255
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A filtration container (1) includes a container body (2) including a porous filter (4) exhibiting both hydrophilic and oleophobic properties. The container also has a lid (3) which provides a secondary filter for the container (1). The filter is slidable within the container body and is rotatable into a vertical position. The filtration container may be used for testing a fat content of an item placed within the container. A method for testing the fat content of an item is also provided.

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