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Partition valve for fluid delivery system

US5111845A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1990
Grant dateMay 12, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87249
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A partition valve for use in a fluid delivery system is provided to deliver precise volumes of plurality of fluids in sequence to a plurality of treatment reservoirs. The partition valve includes a diaphragm having a top surface in contact with a plurality of fluid pressure sources. The bottom surface of the diaphragm contacts a plurality of fluid inlets and outlets. The fluid pressure sources are controlled to effect fluid communication between desired fluid inlets and fluid outlets.

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