Fluid handling – Systems – Multi-way valve unit
Patent
1990-10-17
1992-04-21
Michalsky, Gerald A.
Fluid handling
Systems
Multi-way valve unit
7386372, 13762546, 13762547, F16K 1106
Patent
active
051058510
ABSTRACT:
Valve assemblies are provided which comprise a housing having a common port and n peripheral ports, where n is an even integer greater than or equal to 4. The valve assemblies further comprise a valve plug contained within the housing. The valve plug comprises a distribution channel capable of fluid communication with the common port and at least one of the peripheral ports, and (n/2)-1 switching channels capable of fluid communication with at least two of the peripheral ports.
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Hewlett--Packard Company
Michalsky Gerald A.
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