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Fluid flow control valve for dental instruments

US4373699A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 15, 1980
Grant dateFeb 15, 1983
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C17/022
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fluid flow control valve uses a solenoid to control flow wherein the fluid path extends axially through the core of the solenoid. Flow is variable over the range of 0 to maximum flow and varies linearly with the voltage applied to the solenoid coil.

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