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Fluid filtration apparatus

US9550689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2014
Grant dateJan 24, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2305/10
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A fluid filtration apparatus, which includes a plurality of optical fibers each having a length, wherein one or more of the plurality of optical fibers exhibits frustrated total internal reflection, thereby emitting light along the length of one or more of the optical fibers, in combination with a photocatalyst disposed on the plurality of optical fibers and a light source interconnected to the plurality of optical fibers.

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