Method of preventing clogging in a microvalve
US9551435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/043
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of cleaning contaminants, including particulate contaminants, from a valve in a fluid system includes moving a valve flow control element of the valve from a first position to a second position in response to a change in a condition in the fluid system other than a change in superheat.
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