Methods of delivering a fluid using a fluid manifold
US11148836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of dispensing a fluid includes coupling a manifold to a fluid source, the manifold including at least portions of opposing flexible sheets welded together to form a fluid flow path therebetween; passing a fluid from the fluid source through the fluid flow path of the manifold and into a plurality of flexible bags coupled to the manifold; sealing closed each of the flexible bags; progressively collapsing the fluid flow path along a length of the manifold so as to force a portion of the fluid remaining within the fluid flow path into one of the flexible bags before all of the flexible bags are sealed closed; and removing each sealed bag from the manifold.
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