Fluid handling – Processes – With control of flow by a condition or characteristic of a...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2005-08-23
Lee, Kevin (Department: 3753)
Fluid handling
Processes
With control of flow by a condition or characteristic of a...
C137S391000, C137S386000, C073S29000R, C367S908000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06932097
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a device for controlling the composition and/or volume of a fluid within a reservoir. The device includes a reservoir adapted to contain at least one fluid, a means for monitoring a characteristic of the fluid contained in the reservoir, and a means for introducing additional fluid into the reservoir according to the fluid characteristic monitored by the monitoring means. The device also includes an acoustic generator for generating acoustic radiation. A dispensing means may be provided as well. Other devices and methods that use acoustic radiation to control the composition and/or volume of a fluid within a reservoir are included.
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Ellson Richard N.
Mutz Mitchell W.
Picoliter Inc.
Reed Intellectual Property Law Group
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