What is a Valvular Conduit and Its Applications?

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The discussion centers around the concept of a valvular conduit, including its definition, functionality, and applications. Participants seek clarification on its mechanics and relevance, with references to a specific patent related to the device.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests information on what a valvular conduit is and its uses, indicating a lack of available resources.
  • Another participant shares a link to a patent by Nikola Tesla, expressing difficulty in visualizing the device and its operation as described in the patent.
  • Some participants suggest that the term "valvular conduit" may originate from the Star Trek series, though this is not universally accepted.
  • There is confusion regarding the relevance of age restrictions mentioned by some participants, which appears unrelated to the technical discussion about the patent.

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Participants generally express uncertainty about the definition and application of valvular conduits. Multiple competing views exist regarding its origin and relevance, particularly the connection to popular culture.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions about the mechanical operation of the valvular conduit as described in the patent, and the discussion lacks clarity on its practical applications.

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I have looked all over the web. What is a valvular conduit? What does it do and what is it used for? can anyone help me?
 
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Kalrag said:
I have looked all over the web. What is a valvular conduit? What does it do and what is it used for? can anyone help me?

Sorry to bring back a dead post, but I too am looking for information on valvular conduits. I found the patent here:
http://www.google.com/patents?hl=en&lr=&vid=USPAT1329559&id=Lt1PAAAAEBAJ&oi=fnd&dq=tesla+patent&printsec=abstract#v=onepage&q=tesla%20patent&f=true"

I'm struggling to visualize this device as it is depicted in the patent. I've seen the water or air turbine using circular disks of a similar sort.

Can anyone please describe how this device works? I understand how the linear conduit restricts flow in one direction, but I do not see the correlation to the mechanical oscillator described in the patent.

Regards,
-Taylaron
 
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As far as I know, it is a term used in the Star Trek series.
 
Dickfore said:
As far as I know, it is a term used in the Star Trek series.

Well I suppose that's a good thing seeing how there are several technologies that have emerged seemingly from the Star Trek series today...
 
I'm not certain, but I think you must be 18 or older before you can view such material.
 
SteamKing said:
I'm not certain, but I think you must be 18 or older before you can view such material.

I don't understand. We're talking about a patent by Nikola Tesla. I don't know what you're thinking about...
 

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