Smart package

US10845006B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ENTEGRIS, INC. · US

Inventors

• Joseph D. Sweeney · New Milford, US
• Edward E. Jones · Woodbury, US
• Joseph R. Despres · Middletown, US
• Richard S. Ray · Williston, US
• Peter C. Van Buskirk · Newtown, US
• Edward A. Sturm · New Milford, US
• Christopher Scannell · Middlebury, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 20, 2019
• Grant date: Nov 24, 2020
• Expiry date: Sep 20, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F17C2270/0518
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid supply package is described, which includes a fluid storage and dispensing vessel, and a fluid dispensing assembly coupled to the vessel and configured to enable discharge of fluid from the vessel under dispensing conditions, wherein the fluid supply package includes an informational augmentation device thereon, e.g., at least one of a quick read (QR) code and an RFID tag, for informational augmentation of the package. Process systems are described including process tools and one or more fluid supply packages of the foregoing type, wherein the process tool is configured for communicative interaction with the fluid supply package(s). Various communicative arrangements are described, which are usefully employed to enhance the efficiency and operation of process systems in which fluid supply packages of the foregoing type are employed.