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FLOW INT CORP
US·115 granted patents·12 pending applications·2,810 citations·filing 1988–2025
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127 records- 0197US6766216B2Method and system for automated software control of waterjet orientation parametersFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Jul 20, 2004·122 cites·172 claims
- 0297US6280302B1Method and apparatus for fluid jet formationFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Aug 28, 2001·124 cites·37 claims
- 0396US10596717B2Methods of cutting fiber reinforced polymer composite workpieces with a pure waterjetFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 24, 2020·11 cites·24 claims
- 0496US9370871B2Fluid jet cutting systemsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 21, 2016·10 cites·11 claims
- 0595US9573289B2Fluid jet cutting systemsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 21, 2017·23 cites·11 claims
- 0695US6464567B2Method and apparatus for fluid jet formationFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 15, 2002·49 cites·27 claims
- 0795US5360292AMethod and apparatus for removing mud from around and inside of casingsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1993·Granted Nov 1, 1994·126 cites·6 claims
- 0895US5316745AHigh pressure sterilization apparatus and methodFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1993·Granted May 31, 1994·100 cites·19 claims
- 0994US5037276AHigh pressure pump valve assemblyFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1989·Granted Aug 6, 1991·78 cites·46 claims
- 1093US9884406B2High-pressure waterjet cutting head systems, components and related methodsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 6, 2018·13 cites·25 claims
- 1193US6852002B2Apparatus and methods for Z-axis control and collision detection and recovery for waterjet cutting systemsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 8, 2005·38 cites·17 claims
- 1293US6092370AApparatus and method for diagnosing the status of specific components in high-pressure fluid pumpsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1997·Granted Jul 25, 2000·91 cites·30 claims
- 1392US9844890B2Fluid distribution components of high-pressure fluid jet systemsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Dec 19, 2017·8 cites·20 claims
- 1492US6283833B1Method and apparatus for producing a high-velocity particle streamFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Sep 4, 2001·94 cites·42 claims
- 1592US5643058AAbrasive fluid jet systemFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Jul 1, 1997·193 cites·37 claims
- 1691US10054118B2Relief valve assembly and components thereofFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2013·Granted Aug 21, 2018·11 cites·18 claims
- 1791US7803036B2Method of using a contour followerFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2007·Granted Sep 28, 2010·13 cites·11 claims
- 1890US7578210B2Sensor leg assembly for a contour followerFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 25, 2009·9 cites·5 claims
- 1990US7568424B2Method and apparatus for sealing an ultrahigh-pressure fluid systemFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Aug 4, 2009·18 cites·44 claims
- 2090US7331842B2Contour follower for toolFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 19, 2008·19 cites·25 claims
- 2190US6996452B2Method and system for automated software control of waterjet orientation parametersFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 7, 2006·33 cites·57 claims
- 2289US10493650B2Fluid jet cutting systems, components and methods that facilitate improved work environmentsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2017·Granted Dec 3, 2019·2 cites·20 claims
- 2388US10252400B1Methods for improving jet cutting performance via force sensingFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2016·Granted Apr 9, 2019·4 cites·16 claims
- 2488US9272437B2Fluid distribution components of high-pressure fluid jet systemsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 1, 2016·11 cites·19 claims
- 2588US7934977B2Fluid system and method for thin kerf cutting and in-situ recyclingFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2007·Granted May 3, 2011·14 cites·29 claims
- 2688US6361416B1Apparatus and methods for recovering abrasive from an abrasive-laden fluid for use with abrasive jet cutting systemsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Mar 26, 2002·47 cites·11 claims
- 2787US7703363B2Apparatus for generating and manipulating a high-pressure fluid jetFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2008·Granted Apr 27, 2010·24 cites·20 claims
- 2887US6875084B2Method for fluid jet formationFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 5, 2005·21 cites·8 claims
- 2987US6328638B1Apparatus and methods for recovering abrasive from an abrasive-laden fluidFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Dec 11, 2001·50 cites·13 claims
- 3087US5144766ALiquid abrasive cutting jet cartridge and methodFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1992·Granted Sep 8, 1992·70 cites·4 claims
- 3186US7464630B2Apparatus for generating and manipulating a high-pressure fluid jetFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Dec 16, 2008·30 cites·40 claims
- 3286US2026048480A1Systems and apparatus for use of wet recycled abrasive and methods of operation of said systems and apparatusFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 3386US2026042189A1Systems and apparatus for use of wet recycled abrasive and methods of operation of said systems and apparatusFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 3485USD515675SElement for a superpressure static fluid sealFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 21, 2006·31 cites·1 claims
- 3585US6540586B2Apparatus and methods for collision detection and recovery for waterjet cutting systemsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Apr 1, 2003·32 cites·51 claims
- 3685US6379214B1Apparatus and methods for z-axis control and collision detection and recovery for waterjet cutting systemsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Apr 30, 2002·49 cites·13 claims
- 3784US6945859B2Apparatus for fluid jet formationFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 20, 2005·18 cites·4 claims
- 3884US6851627B2Multiple segment high pressure fluidjet nozzle and method of making the nozzleFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 8, 2005·28 cites·16 claims
- 3984US6755725B2Method and apparatus for fluid jet formationFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Jun 29, 2004·18 cites·20 claims
- 4084US6375547B1Method of operating a fluid jet cutting machine with abrasive removal systemFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Apr 23, 2002·20 cites·11 claims
- 4184US5785582ASplit abrasive fluid jet mixing tube and systemFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1995·Granted Jul 28, 1998·55 cites·20 claims
- 4283US6299510B1Abrasive removal system for use with high-pressure fluid-jet cutting deviceFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Oct 9, 2001·40 cites·18 claims
- 4383US5381631AMethod and apparatus for cutting metal casings with an ultrahigh-pressure abrasive fluid jetFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1993·Granted Jan 17, 1995·94 cites·23 claims
- 4482US7635289B2Contour followerFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2007·Granted Dec 22, 2009·4 cites·2 claims
- 4582US6752686B1Method and apparatus for fluid jet formationFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Jun 22, 2004·17 cites·3 claims
- 4682US5564469AErosion resistant high pressure relief valveFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1994·Granted Oct 15, 1996·45 cites·25 claims
- 4782US5337561AUltra high pressure multiple intensifier systemFLOW INT CORP·Filed 1992·Granted Aug 16, 1994·38 cites·10 claims
- 4882US2025339933A1Autonomous modification of waterjet cutting systemsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 4981US12377521B2Autonomous modification of waterjet cutting systemsFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2023·Granted Aug 5, 2025·0 cites·35 claims
- 5081US6802541B2Components, systems and methods for forming a gasketless seal between like metal components in an ultrahigh pressure systemFLOW INT CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 12, 2004·23 cites·19 claims
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