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Flow control manifold

US4874014A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1987
Grant dateOct 17, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87885
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid dispensing and metering unit is described for dispensing fluids into a system without the introduction of microcontaminants into the fluid flow. This unit includes a block with a fluid conducting duct axially extending from the block's proximal face to the block's distal face. In communication with the fluid conducting duct is a combined dispensing and modulating means for regulating the amount of fluid entering the fluid conducting duct. A plurality of these units can be assembled to construct a flow control manifold, creating a single continuous duct for carrying all dispensed fluids.

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