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Particle build-up prevention in flowing systems

US7028701B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2005
Grant dateApr 18, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/4273
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system serves to prevent or remove particle build-up in flowing systems, wherein a fluid flows in a conduit to a valve body. A mechanical shock is periodically generated in the valve body that is of a sufficient magnitude to disturb any particle attachment in the conduit or the valve body. The shock may be generated via direct impact with the valve body or passively using the fluid flowing in the conduit.

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