Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Separating
Patent
1999-12-20
2000-11-07
Popovics, Robert J.
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Separating
210169, 2104162, 210354, 210263, 119259, A01K 6304
Patent
active
061431877
ABSTRACT:
Improved fluidized bed filters are described and claimed. The filters are exemplified for use in aquarium systems. A preferred embodiment of the filter of the subject invention comprises a cylinder having an inlet port. Water is pumped into the inlet port. The force of the water fluidizes the filter medium within the cylinder. Filtered water escapes the system over the open end of the cylinder or through an outlet channel.
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