US3578173A
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Folded semipermeable membrane
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1968-11-21
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1988-11-21
Abstract
Abstract A semipermeable membrane is made by casting on a ridged casting plate so that the rear surface of the membrane is grooved and it can be supported by a rigid impervious backing plate. Alternatively the membrane may be folded (at an angle to the grooves) so as to be self-supporting.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert John William Streeton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:31
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25B; C25B13/00; C25B13/02; B; B01; B01D; B01D61/00; B01D61/24; B01D61/246; B01D2325/00; B01D2325/08; B01D61/02; B01D61/025; B01D61/42; B01D61/44; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A20/00; Y02A20/124; Y02A20/131; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24562; Y10T428/2457; Y10T428/24777; Y10T428/24793
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
43 words
A cast semipermeable membrane having a plurality of grooves upon one surface, folded upon itself along a line inclined to the line of grooves with the regions in between the grooves in contact, and sealed along at least one of the contacting edges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
43 words
A cast semipermeable membrane having a plurality of grooves upon one surface, folded upon itself along a line inclined to the line of grooves with the regions in between the grooves in contact, and sealed along at least one of the contacting edges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A cast semipermeable membrane as claimed in claim 1, which is sealed along two of its contacting edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cast semipermeable membrane having a plurality of ridges upon one surface, folded upon itself along a line inclined to the line of ridges with the opposed ridges in contact, and sealed along at least one of the contacting edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A cast semipermeable membrane having a plurality of ridges upon one surface, folded upon itself along a line inclined to the line of ridges with the opposed ridges in contact, and sealed along at least one of the contacting edges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A cast semipermeable membrane as claimed in claim 3 which is sealed along two of its contacting edges.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |