Method of controlling microvalve actuator

Details Method of controlling microvalve actuator Method of controlling microvalve actuator

2007-01-02

2007-01-02

Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3751)

Valves and valve actuation

Electrically actuated valve

Remote or follow-up control system for electrical actuator

C251S129050

Reexamination Certificate

active

10899895

ABSTRACT:
In a method of controlling an actuator of a microvalve, a controller is provided for supplying a voltage to the actuator. The controller provides an initial voltage to the actuator which is effective to actuate the microvalve. Then, the controller provides a pulsed voltage to the actuator which is effective to continue the actuation of the microvalve.

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