Patent ID: 6190563
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: B03C

Abstract:
A multi-particle filtration and separation device for removing magnetic and non-magnetic particles from a medium, said device comprising:containment vessel;an electromagnetic matrix in said containment vessel constructed to attract and retain magnetic particles thereupon;an inlet port associated with said containment vessel for carrying the medium thereto, said containment vessel including an increased diameter portion configured to retain magnetic and non-magnetic particles from said medium therein;an outbound carrier associated with said containment vessel for carrying a purified medium from said containment vessel;an outlet port associated with said containment vessel for carrying the magnetic and non-magnetic particles away from said increased diameter portion and for carrying magnetic particles away from said electromagnetic matrix, said increased diameter portion being disposed between said electromagnetic matrix and said outlet port; anda valve between said containment vessel and said outlet port, said valve capable of being opened to allow said magnetic and non-magnetic particles being retained in said containment vessel to evacuate from said containment vessel through said outlet port.