Manifold system of removable components for distribution of fluids
US6394138B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87885
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A manifold system for enabling a distribution of fluids includes a plurality of individual manifold blocks that can be joined together to form a gas stick. Each manifold block will have a fluid passage way with an entrance port and exit port accessing a common surface. An active component can be mounted to one manifold block, while extending across a port of an adjacent manifold block. An alignment system can be provided to ensure that the entrance and exit ports are positioned in a plane containing the common surface to facilitate sealing.
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