Patent ID: 7662285
Filing Date: 2010-02-16
Classification: B01D,F01M,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A fluid containment apparatus for use with a fluid filter removably disposed on a substrate, the apparatus comprising: a flexible band having a fluid absorbent layer, a permeable absorbent-protecting layer, and a fluid barrier layer, the absorbent layer having a first edge, a second edge, an interior side, and an exterior side, the absorbent-protecting layer having an interior side and an exterior side, the interior side of the absorbent layer being joined to the exterior side of the absorbent-protecting layer to absorb fluid spillage therefrom, the interior side of the absorbent-protecting layer being configured to be disposed adjacently about an outer surface of the fluid filter to pass fluid spillage therefrom to the absorbent layer, the first edge of the absorbent layer being configured to be disposed adjacent to the substrate to absorb fluid spillage therefrom, the barrier layer being joined substantially about the second edge and the exterior side of the absorbent layer, the barrier layer being configured to prevent fluid flow therethrough.