Patent ID: 7964322
Filing Date: 2011-06-21
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A separator for separating a gas/liquid mixture, the separator comprising: a one-piece machined body, wherein a surface of the machined body comprises an elongate groove and wherein the elongate groove comprises a serpentine-like portion; a hydrophobic, gas-permeable membrane disposed over at least a portion of the elongate groove; a closed channel comprising a first end, a second end, and at least one channel section defined by the at least a portion of the elongate groove and at least a portion of the hydrophobic, gas-permeable membrane; an inlet opening in fluid communication with the first end of the closed channel; and an outlet opening in fluid communication with the second end of the closed channel, wherein a cross-sectional area of the channel decreases monotonically from the first end of the closed channel to the second end of the closed channel, wherein the hydrophobic, gas permeable membrane is disposed between the surface of the machined body and a mounting body, and wherein the mounting body comprises an elongate gap penetrating the mounting body and is dimensioned and shaped to match at least a portion of the corresponding elongate groove of the machined body.