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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2026
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2024
Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd., Kyoto, JP;
Yoshitaka Tatara, Tokyo, JP;
Yuuki Uchida, Tokyo, JP;
Takanori Nishioka, Kyoto, JP;
Yoshihide Tokko, Kyoto, JP;
Yoshihiko Sano, Kyoto, JP;
OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD., Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
Valve element for controlling flow of fluid, including: a first movable electrode portion including a fluid introduction port through which the fluid flows; a second movable electrode portion including a discharge port through which the fluid is discharged, the second movable electrode portion being disposed to cover the fluid introduction port, with an interval between the second movable electrode portion and the first movable electrode portion; a spacer portion configured to secure the interval between the first movable electrode portion and the second movable electrode portion; and a frame portion configured to form a back chamber that communicates with the fluid introduction port and configured to support the first movable electrode portion, wherein the first movable electrode portion and the second movable electrode portion can be drawn together by an electrostatic attractive force generated by applying a voltage to the first and second movable electrode, sealing the fluid introduction port.