System and method for controlling product dispensation utilizing metered valve apparatus and electronic interconnection map corresponding to plumbing interconnections
US5612890A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D7/145
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for controlling dispensation of fluids utilizing at least one metered valve apparatus controlling a movement of fluid from at least one bulk fluid reservoir through at least one conduit in response to an authorization signal. A central controller establishes an electronic interconnection map corresponding to plumbing interconnections between at least one bulk fluid reservoir and at least one fluid conduit and employs the electronic interconnection map to generate the authorization signal. A remote communication link from the central processor to at least one metered valve apparatus facilitates transmission of the authorization signal.
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