Graphene-based filter for isolating a substance from blood
US9572918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device isolates a substance from blood. The substance includes particles with an effective diameter that is within a range defined by effective diameters of constituents of blood. The device comprises a first sheet of graphene including a first plurality of apertures. The first plurality of apertures are configured to pass objects with an effective diameter less than or equal to the effective diameter of the particles of the substance. The device comprises a second sheet of graphene including a second plurality of apertures. The second plurality of apertures are configured to pass objects with an effective diameter less than the effective diameter of the particles of the substance. The device may be configured to include a conduit system. The device may be configured to operate according to a reversible cycle.
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