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Fluid distribution device

US6763846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2001
Grant dateJul 20, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7823
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for distributing a fluid. A fluid distribution device includes a flow chamber comprising an inlet and an outlet, an equalization chamber; and a diaphragm separating the flow chamber and the equalization chamber, wherein a valve positioned in a flow path between the flow chamber inlet and the flow chamber outlet comprises a valve body coupled to the diaphragm.

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