Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...
Reexamination Certificate
2009-08-10
2011-11-01
Zimmer, Marc (Department: 1777)
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...
C210S633000, C210S781000, C210S787000, C210S321670, C210S321720, C210S433100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08048307
ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to a filtration system having one or more apparatuses for filtering gases, liquids, or fluids (e.g., water) to remove particulate matter, and methods of making and using the apparatus. More particularly, embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods for applying centrifugal force(s) to push a fluid or gas to be filtered through a porous membrane or filter within the apparatus to separate particulate matter therefrom. The present invention takes advantage of the Coriolis effect within a cylindrical filter radiating out from a rotating central body. The filtration apparatus provides an energy efficient system for microfiltration (or other filtration process) to remove contaminants from gases and fluids, such as waste water.
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Fortney Andrew D.
Gionta Allison M
Nelson William K.
The Law Offices of Andrew D. Fortney
Zimmer Marc
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