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A fluid flow control valve which includes a fluid flow conduit with one or more fluid inlets and one or more fluid outlets, and with one or more discrete magnetic elements located within the conduit that are positioned by means of a number of selectably activated electromagnets located in associatio

A fluid flow control valve which includes a fluid flow conduit with one or more fluid inlets and one or more fluid outlets, and with one or more discrete magnetic elements located within the conduit that are positioned by means of a number of selectably activated electromagnets located in association with the conduit. The magnetic element or elements can preferably be positioned either to close fluid flow by engaging a predetermined fluid inlet or outlet thereby to block fluid flow therethrough or to open fluid flow by not blocking fluid flow therethrough.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for regulating fluid flow which includes:a conduit having at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet, and containing a throughflow of fluid;a plurality of discrete magnetic elements located within said conduit;magnetic apparatus for selectably positio

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for regulating fluid flow which includes:a conduit having at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet, and containing a throughflow of fluid;a plurality of discrete magnetic elements located within said conduit;magnetic apparatus for selectably positioning said plurality of magnetic elements with respect to said conduit, so as to provide regulation of the throughflow; andat least one screen member in association with said at least one outlet for retaining said plurality of magnetic elements upstream of said outlet.