Patents Assigned to Atlantic Applied Research Corporation
  • Vibrationally-induced dynamic membrane filtration
    Patent number: 5985160
    Abstract: A filtration process and apparatus are provided wherein feed fluid to be filtered is introduced into a small gap between two rectangular plates. At least one of the plates supports a porous filtration membrane within the gap. During filtration, at least one of the plates is oscillated to effect a continuously changing gradient of gap width between opposing surfaces of the plate. A permeate is collected and a seal is provided to prevent admixture of the permeate with either feed fluid or retentate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignees: Millipore Corporation, Atlantic Applied Research Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. DiLeo, Michael W. Phillips, Neal A. Brown