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Fluidic device

US4610274A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 1985
Grant dateSep 9, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2262
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A focused optical input signal is applied to an optically absorbent wall portion of a supply nozzle 40 in a fluidic device to cause boundary layer separation of flow therein. The boundary layer separation turns the flow to achieve a desired output from the device.

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