Modular interface and coupling system and method
First Claim
1. An interface for coupling a fluid distribution component to a substrate, the interface comprising an opening therein adapted to receive at least a portion of the distribution component, the interface including at least one entering pathway and at least one exiting pathway engaging the opening and positioned for fluid communication with the fluid distribution component and the substrate.
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Abstract
An interface for coupling a fluid distribution component to a substrate, the interface including an opening therein for receiving at least a portion of the distribution component, the interface including at least one entering pathway and at least one exiting pathway engaging the opening and providing fluid communication between the fluid distribution component and the substrate. The coupling arrangements of the present invention provide a means by which distribution components, such as gas sensors, of various manufacturer designs may be interchangeable.
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- 1. An interface for coupling a fluid distribution component to a substrate, the interface comprising an opening therein adapted to receive at least a portion of the distribution component, the interface including at least one entering pathway and at least one exiting pathway engaging the opening and positioned for fluid communication with the fluid distribution component and the substrate.
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9. A coupling system, comprising:
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a fluid distribution component;
a substrate; and
an interface intermediate and engaging the fluid distribution component and the substrate, the interface including an opening therein adapted to receive of at least a portion of the fluid distribution component, the interface further including at least one entering pathway and one exiting pathway engaging the opening and positioned for fluid communication with the fluid distribution component and the substrate. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of forming an interface for coupling to a fluid distribution component, comprising:
forming an opening in the interface positioned to receive at least a portion of the fluid distribution component, the interface including at least one entering pathway and at least one exiting pathway engaging the opening and positioned for fluid communication with the distribution component. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method of coupling a fluid distribution component to an interface, comprising:
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positioning the fluid distribution component over an opening in the interface, the opening positioned to receive at least a portion of the fluid distribution component, the interface including at least one entering pathway and at least one exiting pathway engaging the opening and positioned for fluid communication with the fluid distribution component; and
securing at least a portion of the fluid distribution component in the opening to provide fluid communication between the fluid distribution component and the interface. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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