Title:
FILTER MEDIA SURFACE MODIFICATION FOR ENHANCED SEALING AND APPARATUS UTILIZING THE SAME
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003047718
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
A novel surface treatment is provided for portions (56) of filter media (55) coming into contact with the filter media holder (66, 67), such as a filter housing (61, 62). In certain applications, the treatment is also applied to the filter media holder (66, 67), depending on the application. Filter media (55) having at least two distinct surface property modifications (56) are provided in liquid filtration applications to enhance the performance of a filtration system, reduce the cost of the system, provide a visu al means of detecting fluid bypass, and minimize hold-up volume within the filter media, all with substantially no loss of performance performances parameters, even in steam sterilization applications.
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/037994
Publication Date:
April 08, 2004
Filing Date:
November 27, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HEMERUS MEDICAL LLC (US)
International Classes:
B01D27/07; B01D36/00; (IPC1-7): B01D27/00
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