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Actuator for controlling material flow and related system and method

  • US 20090050831A1
  • Filed: 06/10/2008
  • Published: 02/26/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • a pressure plate comprising a first hole and a second hole;

    a plunger configured to selectively cover the second hole of the pressure plate; and

    a coil configured to;

    move the plunger away from the pressure plate to uncover the second hole of the pressure plate in order to allow a material to flow through the apparatus; and

    move the plunger towards the pressure plate to cover the second hole of the pressure plate in order to block the material from flowing through the apparatus.

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