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Method for using a fluid jet cutting system

US5871462A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateFeb 16, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of pin-pointing a fluid jet onto a target involves pumping fluid at a low pressure through a jet creating instrument, directing the low pressure jet onto a target and pumping the fluid at a higher pressure while maintaining the jet on the target.

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