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Electrokinetic pump with fixed stroke volume

US8251672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2008
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B43/06
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electrokinetic pump and fluid delivery system is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the fluid delivery system is that it can deliver a fixed volume of fluid with each stroke of the electrokinetic pump. Another feature of the fluid delivery system is that it can accurately deliver fluid at a target flow rate over time. Methods associated with use of the electrokinetic pump and fluid delivery system are also covered.

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