Method and apparatus to modify a fluid using a selectively...

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2001-06-19

2008-11-25

Sirmons, Kevin C. (Department: 3767)

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C604S523000

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07455657

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus to modify a fluid by passing a compound through a selectively permeable membrane is provided. In one embodiment a fluid moving through a vessel is modified prior to its ejection from the vessel. This may be accomplished by urging the fluid into a mixing chamber wherein the mixing chamber is in fluid communication with an exit orifice and a passageway. This passageway may be in communication with a second chamber through a selectively permeable membrane. The fluid may then be altered by passing a compound between the mixing chamber and the second chamber through the passageway and the selectively permeable membrane. A device for modifying a fluid moving through a vessel may contain a first lumen, a second lumen, an exit orifice, and a mixing chamber in communication with the first lumen and the exit orifice.

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