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US 12,710,101 B2Granted
Flexible sleeve, and devices and methods incorporating the same
AssigneeAlotech Limited R & D, LLC
InventorJohn Grassi
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AssigneeAlotech Limited R & D, LLC
InventorJohn Grassi
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A device that may be a valve or a pinch valve is disclosed. The device includes at least the following components: (1) a flexible sleeve and (2) two end connection ports that are located on opposite ends of the flexible sleeve. The device may also include one or more of the following: an actuator, a body or housing, and a heating element. The flexible sleeve is capable of having the high-temperature material flowed therein and being in direct contact with the flexible sleeve. The high-temperature material is a material at a temperature above 200° C. For example, the high-temperature material may be a molten material in a casting process. A method of using the device is also disclosed. The method involves, at least, the following steps: (1) providing a flexible sleeve, and (2) flowing a high-temperature material into the flexible sleeve. The steps may be part of a casting process involving molten material, such as molten metal or molten metal alloy. The flexible sleeve may be provided as part of a device, such as a valve or pinch valve.
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