Valve and fluid control apparatus

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PATENT NO 9879669
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14948528

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A fluid control apparatus includes a piezoelectric pump and valve. The valve includes a second valve housing, second seal member, diaphragm, first seal member, and first valve housing and has a structure in which they are laminated in sequence. The first valve housing includes a second vent and third vent, has a valve seat, and includes six cavities. The second valve housing has a first vent and first vent and includes a valve seat and six first protrusions. The second valve housing further includes six second protrusions nearer the outer edges than the six first protrusions, as seen in the x-axis direction in plan view.

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MURATA MANUFACTURING CO LTDNAGAOKAKYO-SHI KYOTO 617-8555

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kawamura, Kenichiro Kyoto, JP 15 79
Sakuraya, Yukinori Kyoto, JP 3 18
Waku, Tsuyoshi Kyoto, JP 3 18

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