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System and method for regulating pressure in a container

US4798521A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1987
Grant dateJan 17, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7761
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for regulating pressure in a container. The system includes a membrane pressure regulator with a reference pressure chamber containing a reference pressure, and a vacuum pump connected to the container via the membrane pressure regulator. The system further includes a gas inlet valve connected to the reference pressure chamber for increasing the reference pressure; a gas outlet valve connected to the reference pressure chamber for decreasing the reference pressure; and a regulator connected to the gas inlet valve and the gas outlet valve for actuating the valves. The regulator includes a device for generating a desired pressure value for the container and a measuring member connected for providing an indication of the pressure in at least one of the reference pressure chamber and the container.

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