Devices and methods for manipulating deformable fluid vessels
US9222623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87917
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fluid container comprises a first vessel, a second vessel connected or connectable to the first vessel, and a sealing partition preventing fluid flow from the second vessel. The container further includes a spherical opening element initially supported within the second vessel by the sealing partition and configured to be contacted with the sealing partition to open the sealing partition and permit fluid flow from the second vessel.
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