Underdrain for filtration membrane

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2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Popovics, Robert James (Department: 1724)

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...

C210S808000, C210S248000, C210S406000, C210S474000, C210S919000, C422S105000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06989099

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for removal of liquid from the downstream side of a membrane or a well, such as a well of a multiwell plate. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a wicking structure, which channels droplets of liquid away from a membrane in communication with a plurality of wells. In the preferred embodiment, the wicking structure is placed in a manifold.

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