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US8167593B2

System and method for pump with deformable bearing surface

University of Texas System

Abstract

Systems and methods for pumping fluid comprising a pumping chamber, a pump inlet, a pump outlet, a valving mechanism, and a drive piston or pumping chamber wall including a deformable surface configured to provide elastohydrodynamic lubrication during operation.

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Jeffrey R. Gohean
Priority date
April 16, 2009
Filing date
April 16, 2009
Grant date
May 01, 2012
Publication date
May 01, 2012
Language
en
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