Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-19
2009-06-02
Lawrence, Frank M (Department: 1797)
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...
C210S243000, C210S321720, C210S500220
Reexamination Certificate
active
07540963
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to ultrafiltration. In particular, the present invention provides a compact ultrafiltration device and methods for generating an ultrafiltrate, both of which can be used for a variety of applications, including, but not limited to filtering blood, diagnostic applications, and as a bioreactor.
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Fissell, IV William H.
Fleischman Aaron
Humes H. David
Roy Shuvo
Casimir Jones SC
Lawrence Frank M
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
The Regents of the University of Michigan
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