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Fluidic device

US4722365A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 23, 1985
Grant dateFeb 2, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 23, 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 one of two convergent supply nozzles in a fluidic device to reduce the thickness of the flow boundary layer. The boundary layer reduction deflects the combined nozzle discharge to achieve a desired output from the device.

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