Fluid delivery device including a thermoelectric module
US8701702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7737
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The fluid distribution device includes a first cavity at a first pressure and a second cavity at a second pressure lower than the first pressure. A partition separates the first cavity from the second cavity and a restricting valve is arranged between the first and second cavities. The partition includes a thermoelectric module having a hot side in thermal contact with the first cavity and a cold side in thermal contact with the second cavity.
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