Liquid purification or separation – Diverse distinct separators – Including a filter
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-16
2007-01-16
Cintins, Ivars C. (Department: 1724)
Liquid purification or separation
Diverse distinct separators
Including a filter
C055S520000, C096S154000, C210S489000, C210S494100, C210S497010, C210S502100
Reexamination Certificate
active
09712085
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a filtration device. The invention employs filter media wrapped into spirals about an apertured core. Fluid may flow radially inward or radially outward during filtration. Embodiments using multiple filter media and embodiments achieving a low pressure drop are also disclosed.
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Brunner Michael S.
Williamson Bruce S.
Cintins Ivars C.
Dority & Manning
Kimberly--Clark Worldwide, Inc.
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