Systems for removing air from the fluid circuits of a plasma processing system
US11400188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/046
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present specification discloses plasma processing systems that include a number of different fluid flow circuits that are defined by sources of fluid, fluid lines, fluid flow paths, waste containers, a mixer, a separator, valves, and a pump. The systems also include a connector tube and a solvent extraction device, wherein the connector tube and solvent extraction device are configured to be alternatively inserted in a same position along a fluid flow line. In addition, the systems include a controller that is configured to execute a plurality of programmatic instructions to open and close each of a first fluid flow line valve, a second fluid flow line valve, a third fluid flow line valve, and a fourth fluid flow line valve in a predetermined sequence to either enable or prevent a flow of fluid through various fluid flow lines.
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