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Micro-array fluid dispensing apparatus and method

  • US 20040089750A1
  • Filed: 10/20/2003
  • Published: 05/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A micro-dispensing nozzle comprising:

  • a housing with at least one exit orifice;

    a magnetostrictive valve in proximity to said orifice, said magnetostrictive valve having an open state and a closed state;

    a means for applying a magnetic field to said magnetostrictive valve, said magnetostrictive valve changing shape in response to said magnetic field, said changing shape causing said orifice to change states.

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