Aerosol generator for EPTFE filter testing and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9266068
APP PUB NO 20130192344A1
SERIAL NO

13804503

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Systems and methods for generating low or ultra-low concentrations of oil-based challenging compounds for filtration media are provided. Embodiments of the generators utilize bypass air in addition to the source of challenge. A HEPA filter which utilizes spunbond scrim material and ePTFE membrane for use in an aseptic pharmaceutical filtration air handling system for installation and testing is provided. The installation and testing configuration includes the ePTFE filter with a low or ultra-low concentration of challenging aerosol in the upstream side of the filter along with a scanning device for determining the upstream concentration, all completed in situ within a pharmaceutical air handling system. At the downstream side of the ePTFE filter is positioned another scanner which may be a discrete particle counter. The system and configuration allows for exposure to ePTFE filtration media for certification by low or ultra-low concentrations of oil based challenging compounds.

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AMERICAN AIR FILTER COMPANY INC9920 CORPORATE CAMPUS DRIVE SUITE 2200 LOUISVILLE KY 40223

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bryan, Eugene Louisville, US 1 9
Milholland, Dan Louisville, US 1 9
Osborne, Michael W Louisville, US 23 257

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