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Fluid delivery device including a thermoelectric module

US8701702B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 4, 2011
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 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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