Capsule, in-line magnetic valve system and method
US11035498B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/2213
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A capsule is disclosed which includes a flexible outer shell capable of transforming into an asymmetric shape; an internal medium encapsulated by the outer shell, the medium including a plurality of magnetic particles, wherein the magnetic particles can move in response to an applied magnetic field. A valve system includes an in-line valve sized to fit within a flow channel including a capsule having a flexible outer shell containing an internal medium encapsulated by the outer shell, the medium including a plurality of magnetic particles; and a magnetic field source disposed about the exterior wall of the channel.
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