Gas spargers and related container systems
US8603805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/44
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sparger includes a body bounding a compartment. A tubular port or tube is coupled with the body. The tubular port or tub bounds a passage that communicates with the compartment of the body. At least a portion of the body includes of a first sparging sheet. The first sparging sheet includes a flexible sheet of a gas permeable material such that a gas passing into the compartment of the body through the passage can exit the compartment by permeating through the first sparging sheet.
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