Blending station apparatus and method for using the same
US11235298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/21
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A blending system and method are described for preparing a blended mixture. The blending system includes a control system having at least a processor, and a computer-readable memory, wherein the memory contains software configured to receive a formula defining instructions for preparing a blended mixture. The blending system further includes: a plurality of receptacles to organize and store blending dye containers, the blending dye containers containing blending materials; a pumping system that pumps blending materials into a mixing bowl, wherein the pumping system is controlled by the control system; and a user input device that receives input regarding the preparation of the blended mixture. The control system monitors a weight on the scale as blending materials are added to a mixing bowl on the scale, wherein a desired batch size of the blended mixture is prepared and added to the mixing bowl on the scale.
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