Autonomous Filter Element

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20130186275A1
SERIAL NO

13743729

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An autonomous filter device and a method for improving the filter life and performance is disclosed. The filter element is equipped with one or more sensors, adapted to measure one or more characteristics. In response to the measured characteristic, the control logic within the filter element is able to determine an appropriate response. For example, the control logic may determine that a sudden, but temporary, blockage has occurred in the filter membrane. In response, the control logic may initiate a specific response designed to alleviate the blockage. The control logic will then determine the success of the response, based monitoring any change in the fluid characteristics. Based thereon, the control logic may alert the operator that the filter element must be replaced. Alternatively, if the response was successful in correcting the blockage, the control logic need not notify the operator, as the filter element is back to normal operating operation.

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EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATIONBURLINGTON MA 01803

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burke, Aaron Hamilton, US 44 502
DiLeo, Anthony Westford, US 32 230
O'Brien, Timothy Stoneham, US 49 419

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