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Micro-valve and method of manufacturing

US5309943A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 1992
Grant dateMay 10, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86895
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Described is a microvalve comprised of a movable spool and/or seat comprising a silicious spool having three planes, e.g. three planes aligned with all of the spool's planes, and a silicious seat conforming to the spool's planes. The spool and/or the seat may move to open or close the valve.

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