Fluid management system
US11808374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/1264
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid management system includes a housing having a central manifold in fluid communication with a source of pressurized fluid, a plurality of first ports in communication with the central manifold, a plurality of second ports in communication with the environment surrounding the housing, and a plurality of third ports each configured to be coupled to a vessel for containing the pressurized fluid. The fluid management system also includes a plurality of valves and a plurality of actuators, each actuator including a smart material and associated with one of the plurality of valves. In response to activation by an energy source, each actuator is configured to move the associated valve to one of a first position or a second position.
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