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Valve for an expandable gas or fluid distribution system

US7451778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2007
Grant dateNov 18, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86622
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for a valve for an expandable gas or fluid valve is disclosed. The valve comprises an electromagnetic switch with a male connector on one face, and a female connector on an opposite face. The electromagnetic switch has a passageway connecting the male connector with the female connector. An output port is switchably connected to the passageway by the electromagnetic switch. The male connector on one face can be coupled to the female connector on another electromagnetic switch, forming a line or chain of electromagnetic switches.

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