Fluid jet cutting system
US6216573A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/364
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for generating a high pressure fluid jet includes a variable pressure pump and a burst resistant delivery tube which safely conducts the pressurized stream to an instrument. The pump includes a disposable diaphragm pump cartridge which is driven by a reusable pump. The delivery tube may be a coiled hypo tube which enhances flexibility.
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