Method and apparatus for dispensing a fluid with dispersed particles therein
US4812856A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/175
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for dispensing a fluid with dispersed particles therein are disclosed which include a reservoir containing the fluid and dispersed particles. The fluid is agitated to maintain dispersion of the particles. The output of the reservoir is provided through a filter to a three-way valve and pressurized as required. The common port of the three-way valve is connected to a print module controlled by a programmable controller. Bypass flow is provided to increase the flow rate through the system. The system may be operated in either the demand mode or the continuous mode.
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