Crossflow filtration cassette holder
US9707519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A robust crossflow filtration cassette holder, allowing easy mounting and removal of filtration cassettes. The cassette holder comprises a distributor plate, an end-plate, a plurality of essentially parallel tie rods connecting the distributor plate with the end-plate, and a compression plate slidably mounted on the tie rods between the distributor plate and the end plate, wherein at least one of the tie rods is movable in its entirety between an open position or orientation, allowing mounting or removal of a filtration cassette, and a closed position or orientation, in which the movable tie rod is in engaged connection with the cassette and locks it in the holder by a locking means.
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