Self-proportioning Or Correlating Systems Patents (Class 137/87.01)
  • Publication number: 20020166585
    Abstract: Microfluidic flow control devices are provided. In one embodiment, a regulating device includes overlapping channel segments separated by a deformable membrane in fluid communication with one another. Pressure differentials between the channel segments deform the membrane towards the channel with the lower pressure, thereby restricting flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Applicant: Nanostream, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. O'Connor, Christoph D. Karp
  • Patent number: 6220270
    Abstract: An improved the velocity fuse valve controls communication between first and second brake valves and first and second brake lines. The velocity fuse valve includes a valve housing having a valve bore which slidably receives a valve spool. The spool moves in response to pressure in first and second pilot chambers, each communicated with a corresponding first and second outlet. The first pilot chamber is communicated with the first outlet via a first dashpot passage and a first orifice, and the second pilot chamber is communicated with the second outlet via a second dashpot passage and a second orifice. The orifices reduce or control how fast the spool will move in response to the pressure differential between the pilot chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Deer & Company
    Inventors: Scott David Dunbar, Timothy Lloyd Valentin