Highly assymetric, hydrophilic, microfiltration membranes having large pore diameters

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PATENT NO 6045899
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08764321

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The present invention relates to the field of synthetic polymeric microfiltration membrane materials that are fabricated to separate liquids from solids contained therein. One aspect of the invention relates to a highly asymmetric, hydrophilic microfiltration membrane with high surface porosity. The membrane is rendered hydrophilic through co-casting the sulfone polymer with a hydrophilic polymer, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone. The membranes of the invention are highly useful in testing devices for the quick detection of properties or components contained in liquid samples, such as diagnostic applications, as well as for other filtration applications that demand relatively large pore sizes, thick membranes, high asymmetry, and/or high lateral wicking speeds.

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PALL CORPORATION2200 NORTHERN BOULEVARD EAST HILLS NEW YORK 11548 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Morris, Richard A Encinitas, CA 28 1653
Wang, I-Fan San Diego, CA 36 1141
Zepf, Robert F Solana Beach, CA 7 473

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