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2005-09-06

2005-09-06

Savage, Matthew O. (Department: 1724)

Liquid purification or separation

Diverse distinct separators

Including a filter

C210S321610, C210S321750, C210S486000, C210S491000, C210S500100, C210S502100, C210S504000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06939466

ABSTRACT:
A fluid filtration unit having two or more filter medium layers and/or zones, at least one of the layers/zones having a different particle retention capability disposed on each side of a non-filtering separator element. The filter medium are presently preferably positioned such that each succeedingly distal filter layer or zone from the separator has a decreased particle retention capability than each proceeding filter layer or zone. The filter medium layer most proximal to the separator element may be separated from the separator by a support material for supporting such filter medium element and preventing collapsing of the medium into any separator conduit. At least one of the medium elements is formed from a material which swells in size due to fluid absorption with the various zones and the separator being operatively connected by a new and innovative edge seal. The new and innovative edge seal is presently preferably formed from a thermoplastic material having a modulus of elasticity which is sufficient to permit radial expansion of the edge seal when the unit medium swells in size.

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