Fluid distribution device

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2006-01-31

2006-01-31

Hepperle, Stephen M. (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Line condition change responsive valves

Pilot or servo controlled

C137S487500, C137S907000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06990997

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for distributing a fluid. A fluid distribution device includes a flow chamber comprising an inlet and an outlet, an equalization chamber; and a diaphragm separating the flow chamber and the equalization chamber, wherein a valve positioned in a flow path between the flow chamber inlet and the flow chamber outlet comprises a valve body coupled to the diaphragm.

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