Controlling a fluid flow with a magnetic field

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PATENT NO 9157460
APP PUB NO 20130318962A1
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13489106

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A device, system and method for controlling the fluid flow of a process fluid in a tube with a magnetic field. A ferrogel can be included in the tube with the process fluid. A membrane can encapsulate the ferrogel. A mounting support can secure the membrane within the tube, and a magnetic field generator can generate the magnetic field to deform the membrane and the ferrogel from a natural position to a deformed position.

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TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHATOYOTA-SHI AICHI-KEN 471-8571

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Joshi, Shailesh N Ann Arbor, US 187 923
Lee, Jaewook Namyangju Si, KR 443 4103

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