Fluid delivery system and mounting panel therefor
US6907904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87885
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel fluid delivery system includes a mounting panel, where the mounting panel includes channels that define the flow of fluid between any flow-control components mounted on the mounting panel. The mounting panel comprises a top plate and a bottom plate, and the channels are carved out of the underside of the top plate and are enclosed by the bottom plate. In a complex fluid delivery system having many fluid channels, the mounting panel may include one or more interior panels with additional channels carved out of the interior plates to accommodate all routing paths. The channels run in two or more directions to connect two or more gas/channel sticks together.
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