Patent ID: 8500852

Claim:
A device for separating a fluid mixture, comprising: a first unit consisting essentially of: a first chamber; a first inlet with a check valve for entry of said fluid mixture comprising a first component and a second component; a first outlet for removal of said first component; a first sorbent structure comprising an entrance, an exit, and a first sorbent for said first component; and a first thermal regenerator; at least one second unit comprising: a second chamber; a second inlet with a check valve for entry of a fluid; and a second outlet with an optional check valve for removal of a fluid; optionally, at least one thermoelectric temperature swing drying unit; and a reciprocating biaser connected to said first chamber and said second chamber; wherein said reciprocating biaser comprises two opposing pistons; wherein said reciprocating biaser, said two opposing pistons, said first chamber, and said second chamber are arranged linearly.