Title:
【発明の名称】ポリマ・バルブ
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003503716
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of controlling flow of liquids in a micro channel structure. It comprises providing in said micro channel structure plugs ( 34 ) of polymer material in said structure, said polymer material in a first state blocking said channel from liquid flow, and in a second state providing a free path-way ( 32 ) for liquid flow. Energy is selectively applied so as to cause said polymer to enter a desired one of said first or second states. It also relates to a micro channel valve system, comprising a plurality of such plugs ( 34 ). Additionally it comprises a chemical reactor, comprising a plurality of micro chambers interconnected by micro channels, having a valve system according to the invention.
Inventors:
Helene Deland
Pale Andean
Andesh Larsson
Pale Andean
Andesh Larsson
Application Number:
JP2001507943A
Publication Date:
January 28, 2003
Filing Date:
June 30, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GYROS AKTIEBOLAG
International Classes:
B01J19/00; F15C5/00; G01N1/00; F16K13/10; F16K99/00; G01N37/00; (IPC1-7): G01N37/00; G01N1/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Aoyama Ryo (2 outside people)