This invention relates generally to filtration cassettes, and, more
particularly to methods of fabricating cross-flow filtration cassettes.
Cassettes of the invention are characterized, in part, by a series of
sealing channels which selectively seal the filtrate and retentate ports
to prevent undesired flow. The sealing channels have formed barriers on
either side thereof which create side-walls for precisely controlling the
flow of the sealant during the cassette formation. Filtration cassettes
of the present invention can be manufactured from conventional membrane
and flow screen components and can utilize both injection molding and
vacuum assisted resin transfer molding fabrication processes.