Patent ID: 9114366
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: B01D,Y02A,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of assembling a filtration apparatus, comprising: providing a top plate devoid of a fluid flow path and having a grooveless substantially flat surface; a bottom plate devoid of a fluid flow path and having a grooveless substantially flat surface; a filtration member; a first disposable liner having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a plurality of fluid inlet apertures, and a pattern of ribs on one side thereof; a second disposable liner having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a plurality of fluid outlet apertures and a pattern of ribs on one side thereof; bringing together said top plate, said first and second liners, said filtration member and said bottom plate such that said substantially flat surface of said top plate abuts against said pattern of ribs on said first disposable liner and said substantially flat surface of said bottom plate abuts against said pattern of ribs on said second disposable liner, and said filtration member is positioned between said first and second disposable liners, to form a filtration assembly; and applying a clamping force to said filtration assembly, causing said respective patterns of ribs on said first and second liners to seal against the respective said grooveless substantially flat surfaces of said top and bottom plates.