Method and apparatus for producing fluid flow
OwnerMelvin H. Browninventor
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Abstract
A membrane having a multiplicity of openings therethrough which are sized and shaped to utilize the random motion of molecules of gas to produce gas flow through the membrane predominantly in one direction. Such a membrane can be used in power systems, gas separation systems and other systems which utilize fluid flow.
Claims23
A method suitable for generating power comprising:
- (a) providing at least one porous membrane with small pores therethrough of a size and shape to utilize random motion of molecules in a gas to flow gas through the wall predominantly in one direction;
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- (b) producing power by means responsive to the flow of gas through said wall.
Apparatus for generating power comprising at least one porous membrane with small pores therethrough of a size and shape to utilize random motion of molecules in a gas to move gas through the wall predominantly in one direction and means responsive to said gas flow to produce mechanical power therefrom.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.