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Fluid manifold system

US4712578A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1986
Grant dateDec 15, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/85938
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elongated body contains a central threaded bore in communication with opposite body ends. A plurality of transverse threaded bores of the same thread size are formed in the body at spaced locations along the longitudinal axis of the body in communication with the threaded bore. Set screws mate with the central and transverse bores for sealing those bores at selected locations to form the body into one or more manifold chambers. Fluid fittings mate with the central and transverse bores for selectively coupling the so formed chambers to one or more external fluid systems.

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