Fluid handling – Processes
Patent
1996-01-30
1999-10-19
Lee, Kevin
Fluid handling
Processes
251 14, 25112903, 25112906, F16K 3102
Patent
active
059671637
ABSTRACT:
An actuator and a method of controlling the actuator are disclosed. In one embodiment, the actuator is a valve comprising a first port and a second port fluidly connected with the first port such that fluid communicates between the first port and the second port. A flexible member is operatively connected with the first port and the second port. The flexible member is movable between a first position permitting fluid communication between the first port and the second port and a second position reducing fluid communication between the first port and the second port. A first controller is operatively connected with the flexible member for moving the flexible member between the first position and the second position. A second controller is operatively connected with the flexible member for retaining the flexible member in the second position.
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Magregany Mehran
Pan Jeffrey Y.
Abbott Laboratories
Bach Mark C.
Lee Kevin
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