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Venting and filtration systems with gas permeable membrane

US8540807B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2009
Grant dateSep 24, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D19/0031
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide venting and filtration systems with a membrane that is permeable to gas and substantially impermeable liquid. The systems can remove a gas from a liquid entrained with gas. The systems can include a reservoir in fluid communication with the membrane and a liquid outlet. The membrane can help prevent the gas from reaching the liquid outlet.

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