Fluid flow controller

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Schneider, Craig M (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Flow affected by fluid contact, energy field or coanda effect

Means to cause rotational flow of fluid

C138S039000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07980271

ABSTRACT:
A fluid pathway is provided with a flow controller in at least a portion of its length wherein the flow controller comprises an active surface capable of influencing the fluid flow through the fluid pathway, the configuration of the active surface conforming to at least one logarithmic curve conforming to the Golden Section.

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