Valve For Magnetic Fluids

Author:  Gross, W. A.
Source:  US Patent 3,010,471
Doc ID:  1961013
Year of Publication:  1961
Abstract:  
The present invention relates to valves for controlling the flow of fluids. More particularly, the present invention relates to valves for controlling the flow of magnetic fluids, including ferromagnetic fluids, paramagnetic fluids and diamagnetic fluids. The object is to provide a simple yet efficient valve for controlling the flow of magnetic fluids. Another object of the invention is to provide a device for controlling the flow of magnetic fluids that is immediately responsive and easy to operate.