US3556119A
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Electro-flueric valve
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1969-05-22
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1989-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A flueric device for channeling fluids into one of three outlet passageways in response to an electrical command. A chamber having three outlet channels is bisected by a metal leaf which is responsive to an electromagnetic command. Two fluid inputs at right angles to each other supply fluid input to the chamber. When no current is applied to the electromagnetic control of the metal leaf, fluid exits only from the center channel. If the electromagnetic control causes the leaf to bend toward one side of the chamber or the other, fluid will exit via one of the side channels or the other.
Inventors
- 👤 Dewey P Ankeney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:42
CPC Classifications
F; F15; F15C; F15C1/00; F15C1/02; F15C1/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/206; Y10T137/2164; Y10T137/218; Y10T137/2202; Y10T137/2213
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
An electroflueric control device comprising: a first power nozzle for issuing a first fluid power stream; a second power nozzle for issuing a second fluid power stream; at least two outlet channels for receiving the first and second power streams; a resilient member disposed between the first and second power nozzles, so that said member intercepts approximately one-half the diameter of the first and second power streams, and fluid exits via the first outlet channel; and means adjacent to the resilient member for moving said member, so that when said member intercepts approximately the full diameter of the first power stream and does not intercept the second power stream, fluid exits via the second outlet channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
An electroflueric control device comprising: a first power nozzle for issuing a first fluid power stream; a second power nozzle for issuing a second fluid power stream; at least two outlet channels for receiving the first and second power streams; a resilient member disposed between the first and second power nozzles, so that said member intercepts approximately one-half the diameter of the first and second power streams, and fluid exits via the first outlet channel; and means adjacent to the resilient member for moving said member, so that when said member intercepts approximately the full diameter of the first power stream and does not intercept the second power stream, fluid exits via the second outlet channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An electroflueric control device as set forth in claim 1 wherein: the first fluid power stream intercepts the second fluid power stream orthogonally.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An electroflueric control device as set forth in claim 2 wherein: the resilient member is magnetic; and electromagnetic means are used for moving said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
An electroflueric control device as set forth in claim 3 wherein: power stream flow is stable in the second outlet channel by virtue of a fixed wall disposed between the intersection of the fluid streams and the second outlet channel to create a reduced pressure region adjacent to the intersection of the fluid streams.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
131 words
An electroflueric control device as set forth in claim 4 wherein: there are three outlet channels for receiving the first and second power streams; the resilient member is disposed between the first and second power nozzles, so that when said member intercepts approximately one-half the diameter of the first and second power streams, fluid exits via the center (first) outlet channel; and the member is capable of movement; so that when said member intercepts approximately the full diameter of the first power stream and does not intercept the second power stream, fluid exits via one of the side (second) outlet channels; and when said member intercepts approximately the full diameter of the second power stream and does not intercept the first power stream, fluid exits via the other side outlet channel.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |