Filtration methods and devices
US9410210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2325/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of filtering a liquid sample that includes passing a sample comprising at least one biological organism through a filter membrane at a passive water volume flux of at least 10 L/m2·h·psi, wherein the filter membrane comprises a Bubble Point pore size of no more than 1.0 μm, thereby retaining at least one biological organism on the surface of the membrane; and detecting the at least one biological organism retained on the surface of the filter membrane.
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