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Automated system for adding multiple fluids to a single container

US5056568A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 1990
Grant dateOct 15, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J2200/74
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for transferring fluids from multiple source containers to a single receiving container wherein fluid is transferred from a source container to a transfer chamber under the influence of a differential pressure and under the control of an occlusion force between the source container and the transfer chamber; the amount of fluid in the transfer chamber is confirmed; and, subsequently, the fluid is transferred from the transfer chamber to the receiving container under the influence of a differential pressure and under the control of an occlusion force between the transfer chamber and the receiving container.

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