Fluid delivery system and method
US10495259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C7/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid supply system adapted for vacuum and pressure cycling of fluid, including a transfer vessel adapted to supply a process canister with fluid drawn from a bulk canister under a vacuum, wherein delivery of fluid from the transfer vessel to the process canister is accomplished with positive pressure. A method is also disclosed of delivering fluid, including drawing fluid under vacuum from a bulk canister and pressurizing the transfer vessel to effect dispensing of the fluid into a process canister for delivery to a location of use.
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