Outlet valve arrangements for enhanced pump efficiency
US11079022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B11/0062
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A dispenser includes a housing, an inverted container disposed in the housing, a outlet nozzle, a pump, a first check valve, and a second check valve. The container holds a fluid. The pump is disposed between the container and the outlet nozzle. The pump includes a pump inlet in fluid communication with the container, a pump outlet in fluid communication with the outlet nozzle, and a pump chamber in fluid communication with the pump inlet and the pump outlet. The pump chamber is movable between an expanded position and a compressed position. The first check valve is disposed between the pump and the outlet nozzle, and the first check valve has a first cracking pressure. The second check valve is disposed between the first check valve and the outlet nozzle, and the second check valve has a second cracking pressure. The second cracking pressure of the second check valve is greater than the first cracking pressure of the first check valve.
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